Category Analyst

Job ID: | Amazon.com Services LLC - A57 As an Analytics Partner, you will be responsible for delivering data-driven and actionable recommendations through our category-level insights process to drive business decisions. The ideal candidate has the ability to “tell a story” with their analysis, built across a variety of data-sources (transactional, market, competitor, and customer) to help stakeholders achieve their business objectives. With a strong analytical skillset, relevant experience (category and assortment management, retail operations, business analysis, etc), and knowledge of the Whole Foods Market product mix you will thrive in this role that is the ideal combination of art and science. Key Job Responsibilities Utilizes advanced analytical methods to identify patterns, relationships, and trends across multiple data sources. Synthesizes information to construct a data-driven narrative with business-driving recommendations that can be understood and actioned-upon by a broad audience. Explains complex data and analytical approaches in simple terms that connect results with merchandising, customer, competitive, and marketing problems. Supports category-level insights, ad-hocs, and reports as needed. Collaborates with cross-functional partners across the analytics organization (assortment analytics, pricing, promotion, etc) and acts as project manager to translate stakeholder business questions into analyses that inform business decisions and align with business objectives. Skills Experience using multiple large enterprise databases to query and prepare data for analysis. Strong ability to translate data into actionable analytical insights which drive business decisions. Understands customer, market, and industry trends and emerging challenges. Demonstrates strong knowledge of the Whole Foods Market product mix, supply base, and retail operations. Communicates structured information in a clear, concise, and organized fashion. Tailors communication approach to specific situations and audiences. Able to effectively lead meetings, present information, and respond to questions in both one-on-one situations and group meetings. Advanced ability to plan, estimate, organize, and lead multiple projects. Collaborates with stakeholders and cross-functional team members at various levels of the organization to achieve business objectives by required deadlines. Builds trust and nurtures relationships with stakeholders. Impacts overall team effectiveness. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., analytics, statistics, applied mathematics, or computer science). 2-4 years of relevant experience (e.g., analytics, category and assortment management, retail operations, business analysis, or related fields). Experience using multiple large enterprise databases to query and prepare data for analysis. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Tableau / QuickSight or other similar data visualization platforms, competitive databases (Nielsen). Preferred Qualifications Experience in Grocery / CPG business. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $50,200 per year in our lowest geographic market up to $107,400 per year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors, including market location, and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. #J-18808-Ljbffr