Sr Category Analyst (CPG)

Acosta Job Opportunity

This position is open to Anywhere working a hybrid schedule, with three days in the office. You will conduct high-quality analysis and synthesis of multi-source data to evaluate item performance, assortment planning, and store clustering through the modular process. You will also leverage effective communication and influence to orchestrate action.

Responsibilities

Provide analysis, insights, and recommendations for category management projects and initiatives utilizing retailer POS and NielsenIQ, Circana (IRI) data sources and reporting tools. Strong analytics, insights, presentation, and storytelling skills are required. Build, update, and refresh weekly and monthly dashboards (weekly POS + monthly category recaps). Participate in the development of category presentations incorporating syndicated data and other sources of data that address business issues. Work closely with CPG Category Management and Space Technology teams to ensure quality results are delivered. Keep abreast of the client's KPIs, strategies, innovation, and other important information. Leverage the relationship with the client to understand key retailer deliverables, category strategies, and project timelines. Category Analyst / Manager Certification is a plus.

Qualifications

Education Requirements : Bachelor's Degree. Related work experience may be substituted for the educational requirement. Category Management Certification is preferred.

Work Experience Requirements : 1 3 years related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements : Demonstrate an advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with syndicated data. Clearly and concisely communicate relevant information. Identify and leverage relevant data to diagnose situations and identify potential solutions. Effectively and independently conduct data mining utilizing CPG math concepts and tools.

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