Category Development Specialist

Being a 'Fisher-Pricer' is more than a career and not just about business: it's working to give families the best possible start in life, and that message holds as true for our employees as it does for our consumers. SALES IT PLANNING & E-BUSINESS ANALYST STRATEGIC SALES PLANNING PRIMARY DUTIES:'Provide analysis and strategic direction for each account across Fisher-Price. Provides reporting on weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis for key financial numbers where needed to various accounts.'Understands functionality of Planogram planning software in order to provide a higher level of analysis for the account and FP, integrates planogram planning software data with POS information'Determine business opportunities for Fisher-Price and the account and analyzes necessary data utilizing various reporting tools and techniques.'Interaction with larger account teams while working on category management weekly reports, projects and space management initiatives. Works closely with IT to automate.'Help Develop best practices around combination of external data with POS to be able to provide confidential category insight to each retailer. Develops best practice report templates as such.'Understands Forecasting Systems, principles of Forecasting, and Promotion planning and can train others in its use.'Helps provide e-business support (web graphics, flash assets, product information) to each account.SKILLS:'Exceptional interpersonal skills. 'Excellent verbal and written communication skills, very personable.'Very strong analytical skills. 'Ability to manage multiple projects.'Ability to handle high volume of work while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.'Strong organizational skills.'Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Cognos, Velocity, Web Technologies, and Forecasting systems software.'Experience in Oracle's Demantra forecasting system preferred.'Strong experience handling multiple retailer POS systems.'Experience developing analyses and insights with POS data.'Experience with various forms of web assets EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:'Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, IT or related field. '3+ years related experience in POS data management. 'Exemplary attendance and job performance.__________________________________________________________________FISHER-PRICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERNO PHONE CALLS OR AGENCIES PLEASE Contact Information Company: Fisher-Price Reference Code: 80502