Senior Lead Category Management Analyst

About This RoleThe Senior Lead Category Analyst will leverage fact‑based analytics and customer research to develop consumer‑relevant retail assortments and planograms. Improving the store model is a pillar of Ace’s long‑term retail strategy, and developing the most efficient, productive and differentiated assortments/planograms for our retailers is a key element of this pillar.What You’ll DoLeadership/Mentorship: Senior Lead Category Analyst will provide leadership, mentoring and guidance across all analysts.Analytics: Responsible for development of assortment optimization strategy, execution of training and ensuring consistent usage of methodology across the analyst team. Also support the Department Manager in elevating the team’s ability to mine data and develop analytical insights.Data Mining and Report Building: Continue to enhance current tools and build additional tools that allow for deeper and more insightful data analytics. Key focus is on continual efficiency and optimization of Category Analyst tools to decrease time spent on mining data and increase time spent analyzing and aligning a cross‑functional team to an optimized, data‑supported retail product assortment.Category Scope: Have limited ownership of strategic categories for Ace, but with less complexity so that the time can be dedicated to implementation of assortment optimization strategies and team leadership.Who You AreThe ideal candidate combines strong analytical expertise with exceptional storytelling skills. They can distill complex, large‑scale data into actionable insights and clearly communicate these findings to both internal and external stakeholders. Success in this role requires the ability to define problem statements, craft compelling narratives and drive impactful, data‑informed decisions.Required SkillsBachelor’s degree in economics, business, statistics, data science or related field.7+ years retail or consumer packaged goods experience.Strong analytical and structured problem‑solving skills.High degree of curiosity and structured problem‑solving skills.Ability to analyze, evaluate and interpret complex data.Confident presenting in larger groups across multiple levels of the organization.Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to various levels of corporate and retail management.Experience with SQL, Teradata, Power BI, Alteryx or other BI data‑mining software required.Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.Knowledge of standard Category Management process and principles.Must be able to lift 30 lbs.Preferred SkillsPrevious management experience preferred.Master’s degree in a quantitative or business field is a plus.Compensation Details$102,900 - $128,600 Per YearBenefitsIn addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits that address life’s necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:Incentive opportunities based on role/grade level.Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching, quarterly and discretionary contributions.Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision and disability up to 26 weeks short‑term and long‑term disability, and life insurance benefits.21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on month of hire.Ace Cares Week and 20 hours off per year volunteering.Opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation.On‑site classes, facilitator‑led courses and a generous tuition assistance program.Performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review.Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts and merchandise sales events.Mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more services.Employee discounts on Ace merchandise, travel, fitness, computers and thousands more.Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off.Adoption cost reimbursement.Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare and assistance with tickets to entertainment events.Identity theft protection.Equal Opportunity EmployerAce Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.DisclaimerThe pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. 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