Why Work for KeHE?
- Full-time
- Pay Range: $44,100.00/Yr. – $70,600.00/Yr.
- Shift Days: , Shift Time:
- Benefits on Day 1
- Health/Rx
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
- Supplemental life insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Paid sick time
- Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
- Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
- Holiday pay for company designated holidays
Overview
Good people, working with good people, for our common good.
Sound good?
KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about “good” and is growing, so there’s never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you’re enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we’d love to talk to you!
Primary Responsibilities
The Brand Development Analyst is a key asset to KeHE’s Category Management & Growth Solutions team. This position is responsible for supporting the Director, Brand Development in the advancement of product innovation through new supplier success initiatives, internal supplier programs tracking and management, and supplier communication through various vehicles. This position will also engage and coordinate the efforts of key stakeholders and subject matter experts to meet the scope and deadlines of projects. As with all positions at KeHE, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE’s Mission, Vision and Values.
*This is a fully remote position*
Essential Functions
- Provide insights and improvements to new and emerging supplier and KeHE program success by utilizing:
- Syndicated data (SPINS, IRI)
- KeHE data
- Power BI
- Improve maintenance and scorecarding surrounding new supplier and KeHE program success.
- Manage cross functional projects as it relates to innovation, new supplier success, and supplier connections.
- Support Category Management in their innovative product foraging efforts and curation of the brand portfolio through identification of opportunities and communication of progress.
- Create and update communication content and training for supplier partners.
- Establish methods to connect with internal departments to enhance the success of key brands and items supporting KeHE’s vision.
- Manage projects to ensure timelines and deliverables are clearly communicated and completed.
- Assemble and proof final presentations for accuracy, consistency and visual appearance.
- Stay abreast on consumer insights, category trends and product innovation.
- Support other functional groups within the Merchandising Solutions Team on an as needed basis (e.g. Sales Enablement, Category Management, Growth Solutions).
Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude
- 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field of study
- Experience with retail merchandising, grocery category management, the consumer package goods industry, and/or the grocery industry are a plus
- Experience with Microsoft Power BI a plus
- Willingness to take initiative on projects with minimal supervision
- Demonstrate skill and competency with all Microsoft Office software
- Ability to multi-task in a very fast-paced business environment
- Capacity to learn and process quickly
- Possess a sense of urgency and attention to accuracy and detail
Requisition ID
2023-20156
Equal Employer Opportunity Statement
KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.