<p>Description</p> <p>Position Summary</p> <p>The Senior Analyst - Kroger/FDM is responsible for supporting category management, analytics, and retail execution for the Kroger business and broader FDM channel. This role partners with sales, category management, and retail partners to deliver data-driven insights that support category growth, promotional effectiveness, and shelf optimization. The ideal candidate will have direct experience working with Kroger systems and data platforms, including 84.51° and JDA Planogram software.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Lead category and sales analytics for Kroger and FDM accounts to identify growth opportunities and performance trends </li><li>Develop insights and recommendations using 84.51° data, retailer POS, and syndicated data sources </li><li>Support category management initiatives, including assortment optimization, promotional evaluation, and category reviews </li><li>Build and maintain planograms using JDA/Blue Yonder POG software in alignment with retailer merchandising strategies </li><li>Partner with Sales and Customer Teams to support Kroger line reviews, modular resets, and assortment recommendations </li><li>Analyze promotional and pricing performance and provide recommendations to improve ROI </li><li>Prepare customer-ready presentations and category reviews for Kroger stakeholders </li><li>Monitor competitive activity, category trends, and shopper insights within the FDM channel </li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and supply chain teams to drive execution of category strategies </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Direct experience working with Kroger strongly required </li><li>3-5+ years of experience in category management, retail analytics, or sales analytics within CPG or retail </li><li>Strong experience with 84.51° data and reporting tools </li><li>Experience building and maintaining planograms using JDA / Blue Yonder POG software </li><li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights </li><li>Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools </li><li>Experience working with POS, syndicated data (Nielsen, Circana/IRI), and retailer analytics platforms </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Experience supporting FDM (Food, Drug, Mass) retail channels </li><li>Experience supporting Kroger category reviews or modular resets </li><li>Strong presentation and storytelling skills with customer-facing materials </li><li>Ability to work cross-functionally with sales and marketing teams </li></ul> <p>Position Information</p> <ul> <li>Position is physically located onsite at our Fairfield, OH facility </li><li>This position pays $65,00 - 90,000 per year based on experience </li></ul> <p>Benefits Package & Employee Programs</p> <ul> <li>Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance </li><li>Free Life and Disability Insurance </li><li>Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts </li><li>401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution </li><li>Paid vacation, holidays and sick time </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Access to thousands of free online courses </li><li>Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more! </li><li>Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications) </li><li>Referral Program with cash bonus </li><li>Access to on-demand pay </li><li>Paid parental leave </li><li>A more complete list of benefits can be found here www.CentralBenefits.org </li></ul> <p>Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the Company's purpose is to proudly nurture happy and healthy homes. For over 45 years, its innovative and trusted solutions have helped lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Best Bully Sticks, Cadet, C&S, Farnam, Ferry-Morse, Kaytee, Nylabone, Pennington, Sevin and Zo?con. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion, Central has strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities supported by a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. The Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America. Visit www.central.com to learn more.</p> <p>We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.</p>