Joe Gottsch

Joe Gottsch is an experienced professional in category analytics and strategic planning, currently serving as Manager of Strategic Category Planning Analytics at Giant Eagle, Inc. since November 2021. Joe has previously held roles including Associate Manager of Category Analytics and Category Analyst, where responsibilities included creating insight-driven presentations, liaising with IT to ensure database availability, and leading a team in developing merchandising reporting in Power BI. Prior to Giant Eagle, Joe worked at Ahold Delhaize as Data Analyst III for Private Brands and held various roles at Daymon, including Associate Business Development Manager and Supply Chain Specialist, where supplier relationship management and order monitoring were key functions. Joe's career began at Advantage Sales & Marketing as a Space Management Specialist and included earlier positions in retail and broadcasting. Joe holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications from York College of Pennsylvania.