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Minneapolis: Kevin, Moscoe, Target

Kevin is from the Minneapolis area.
The Moscoe Group is in Minneapolis.
Target started in Minneapolis and is still headquartered there.

This partnership may have come directly through Kevin and it may be all about Target. Moscoe's "core account" is Target.

This is an add for a position at The Moscoe Group:
http://www.stthomas.edu/careerdevelopment/joblistings/employer.asp?empID=13584

Category Management Analyst
Full-Time Job

The Moscoe Group is one of the most experienced and highly respected manufacturer's representative firms in the Twin Cities. Our core account is Target stores where we have connected suppliers for nearly half a century. We have an in-depth knowledge of a diverse portfolio of product categories that include Electronics, Small Electrics, Health & Beauty Aids, Home Decor, Pharmacy, Sporting Goods, Toys, Automotive Household Chemicals, Pet Supplies, Furniture, Stationery, Camping Equipment and Consumables. Our staff includes former Target Buyers, as well as employees who have worked for industry leaders like Clorox, Pillsbury, SC Johnson, Nordicware and Campbell's.

Position Detail:
The Category Management Analyst provides insights and recommendations to Target Buyers for the business the buyer manages. They work closely with Target Buyers, Business Analysts and Merchandise Specialists.

They download data into a template of reports on a weekly, monthly and annual basis. These reports analyze performance against last year, planned sales, market share, promotional activity, prototype and geography.

They are trained in and use JDA Space Planning systems to develop product presentations to the category, brand and item level. On an annual basis, they recommend additions, deletions and changes to the assortment and how it should be presented on the floor in the form of a Planogram. On a monthly basis, they coordinate and analyze implementation of revisions to the Planogram.

They provide ad hoc analysis determined by the Buyer or Category Captain that can study customer behavior, category alignment, promotion timing, shortage or any other of a number of topics.

They Execute competitive shops and provide thought leadership that aligns the business with Target's merchandising strategy