The Channel Category Analyst is responsible for supporting the development and execution of category strategies across our portfolio. This role leverages data-driven insights to analyze sales trends, monitor competitive activity, evaluate product performance, and identify growth opportunities. The ideal candidate has a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and a passion for power equipment or consumer durable goods. This role will focus on all Husqvarna channels.
What You Need to Know:
Category Performance Analysis:
Monitor and analyze category performance across multiple channels. Provides actionable insights to drive sales, margin, and market share improvements.
Market and Competitor Research:
Track and benchmark OPE market trends, customer preferences, and competitor offerings to inform category strategy and product development.
Assortment & Pricing Optimization:
Support decisions related to SKU rationalization, new product introductions, and pricing strategies based on data from POS systems, syndicated sources and internal sales data.
Promotional Insight:
Analyze the impact of promotions, seasonal programs, and marketing initiatives on category performance; provide recommendations for future campaigns.
Reporting and Dashboards:
Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and tools to visualize category trends and internal shipment data.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Partner with product managers, finance, marketing, and sales to align strategy and execute category initiatives effectively.
Strategy Support:
Supports Channel Managers in strategic program decision making. Provides insight into where we could sell more products and what we could sell with.
What We Are Looking For:
• Bachelor’s Degree in, Business Administration or relevant field.
• 2-4 years experience of category positions.
• Previous experience in high-volume fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong knowledge of analyzing data and providing insights
• Experience with POWERBI and how to create an effective reporting dashboard
• Strong analytical skills, including a demonstrated ability to synthesize, interpret, and communicate market and competitive data
• Proficient in MS Office software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding proprietary company information
Last date to apply:
We are continuously accepting applicationsTop Skills
What We Do
Husqvarna Group is a global leading producer of outdoor power products for forest, park and garden care. Sustainability is integrated into our business. Creating a strong company fit for the future demands the ingenuity and courage of our people, forward-thinking leadership in our organization and the insights of our strategic partners.
Working at our company means being part of our long and proud history. More than 330 years of innovation has shaped the company and contributed to the passion that drives our employees and the company forward. The Group has grown and now includes 14,400 employees in 40 countries and our products are sold in 100 countries under brands such as Husqvarna, Gardena, Flymo and Orbit Irrigation. The range includes robotic lawnmowers, chainsaws, trimmers, riding lawnmowers and garden irrigation.
With our passion for innovation we continue to shape great experiences!
Do you want to be part of Husqvarna Group and pursue a challenging career in an international environment? Read about our job openings and trainee programs here: husqvarnagroup.com/career
