Senior Assortment Analyst - Grocery

Do you have a passion for data analysis and a keen eye for identifying market trends? Are you a natural leader with excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of the grocery industry? If so, United Natural Foods-UNFI is looking for a Senior Assortment Analyst to join our team and help drive our success in the ever-growing and dynamic grocery market. As a Senior Assortment Analyst, you will play a crucial role in determining the product assortment for our customers, ensuring we offer the best selection of natural and organic products. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to make a significant impact in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Are you up for the challenge? Read on to learn more about the qualifications and responsibilities for this role.

1. Develop and implement product assortment strategies for United Natural Foods-UNFI in the grocery market.
2. Conduct in-depth data analysis to identify market trends and customer preferences.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather insights and make informed assortment decisions.
4. Lead and mentor a team of assortment analysts, providing guidance and support in their daily tasks.
5. Utilize industry knowledge and expertise to drive innovation and differentiation in product offerings.
6. Monitor and analyze sales data to identify opportunities for new product assortment and optimization of current assortment.
7. Communicate assortment plans and strategies to various stakeholders, including sales teams and suppliers.
8. Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate pricing and terms for new and existing products.
9. Stay current on industry trends and competitor assortment strategies to inform assortment decisions.
10. Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers to ensure a strong and diverse product assortment.
11. Conduct regular reviews of product assortment and recommend adjustments as needed to drive sales and customer satisfaction.
12. Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures related to assortment planning and execution.
13. Continuously evaluate and improve assortment processes to increase efficiency and productivity.
14. Prepare and present reports on assortment performance and make recommendations for improvement.
15. Stay up-to-date on industry regulations and standards related to natural and organic products.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Senior Assortment Analyst - Grocery in Providence, RI, USA is $60,000-$80,000 per year. This may vary depending on factors such as the company, location, and experience of the individual.

UNFI was founded in 1996 by the merger of two regional distributors, Mountain People's Warehouse (founded in 1976, serving the Western U.S.) and Cornucopia Natural Foods (founded in 1977, serving the Eastern U.S.), forming the first natural products distributorship with national scope. Since 1996, other regional distributors have merged with UNFI, filling in the distribution footprint and making UNFI the largest distributor of natural products.