Specialized Knowledge: Strong analytical and quantitative skills, comfortable with complex financial data; Experienced in category planning Deep understanding of financial methodology to determine costs, develop annual business plans and oversee daily metrics (sales, volume, inventory, costs, etc.);Must be systems-oriented, enjoy work with new tools and be a self-motivated and detailed learner; Ability to present results of analysis, data models, and other projects to management concisely. Understand and apply analytical and quantitative insights to support annual category strategy development, including support the planning process, competitive intelligence, sales data, and syndicated data to provide actionable insights, trends, and opportunities to drive incremental sales and margin, oversee the execution of all vendor programs, allowances, performance funds, incentives, forward buys, direct plan ship options maintaining efficiency incentives as a competitive advantage.