Job Summary Applicants for this position must be located within a one-hour drive of Lancaster, PA to be considered. Job Description We’re looking for a driven and detail-oriented Category Analyst to join our team and support the continued growth of our product categories. In this role, you'll play a key part in researching new product opportunities, executing timely product launches, and driving performance through proactive analysis of sales, gross profit, and quality metrics. You’ll also be responsible for keeping web content current and optimized, ensuring our customers have access to accurate and compelling product information. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys digging into data, and wants to make an immediate impact.This position is full-time and located in Lancaster, PA, but is hybrid-friendly for those within a 1-hour driving radius. Category Analysts serve Clark’s procurement division, which buys products for our various distribution channels (industry leading Ecommerce platform WebstaurantStore.com, The Restaurant Stores, Clark National Accounts, Clark Food Service Equipment, and 11400, Inc.). In 2023, we reached $3.6B in sales from a catalog of 450K+ SKUs. Responsibilities • New product research, comparison, analysis, and operational set up? • Proactive analysis of category performance – sales, GP, trends, quality control, etc.? • Executes web enhancements and new product pages, and ensures timely launch of new products? Physical Requirements • Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer. • Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing. • Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. • Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching. • Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs. Experience • Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Microsoft Power BI, etc. • Critical/Analytical thinking and basic problem-solving skills? Education • We consider applicants with diverse majors and work history; however, applicants frequently have education in Business Management, Supply Chain, Business Logistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Marketing, or a related field. Relevant positions include Buyer, Procurement Analyst, Vendor Analyst, Pricing Analyst, Brand Analyst, and Marketing Analyst. Desired Traits & Skills • Ability to solve problems and recognize when escalation to management is required? • Highly accurate and organized with strong written and verbal communication skills?? • Able to work in a fast-paced environment while efficiently managing time? Company Overview A rapidly growing, multi-divisional company headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania with services supporting all of Clark’s distribution methods in the food service industry. Benefits • Medical • Vision • Dental • PTO • Paid Maternity Leave • Paid Parental Leave • Life Insurance • Disability • Dependent Care FSA • 401(k) matching • Employee Assistance Program • Wellness Incentives • Company Discounts • AT&T & Verizon Discount • Bonus Opportunities • Accident Insurance • Critical Illness Insurance • Adoption Assistance Available at HQ Locations Only • On-Site Fitness Centers • Dog-friendly Offices