Sr Category Analyst

Rogers, Arkansas

Acosta Group
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DESCRIPTION

This position offers a 3-4 days a week.

You will perform a valuable role in supporting the category advisor team and building a strong partnership with our Client by providing merchandising solutions and decision support that drive business growth .

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 , while leveraging effective communication & influencing to orchestrate action .

RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Analysis and Reporting:
  • Leverage retailer POS data, NielsenIQ, Circana (IRI), and other relevant data sources to maintain weekly reporting that evaluates item performance
  • Develop and deliver ad-hoc reporting that creates actionable insights and recommendations to support sales line reviews
  • Identify opportunities for category growth and sales improvement based on data analysis.
  • Track and report on the performance of core and new product initiatives.
Category Expertise:
  • Serve as the internal category expert , providing insights on pricing, promotional impacts, positioning, competitive landscape, and market needs .
  • Stay up to date on market trends and consumer behavior .
  • Collaborate with category managers, sales teams, and other stakeholders to implement category strategies .
  • Effectively communicate d ata-driven insights and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Participate in the development of sales presentations and sell-in stories .
QUALIFICATIONS

Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Marketing, Statistics).
Work Experience Requirements:
  • Experience with retailer POS data, syndicated data sources (e.g., NielsenIQ, Circana), and JDA software.
  • 3+ years of experience in category management, retail analysis, or a related field .
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, SAS, R, Python) is a plus.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Understanding of the CPG industry and retail landscape.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


ABOUT US

Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Category: Marketing

Position Type: Full time

Business Unit: Sales

Salary Range: $67,650.00 - $75,000.00

Company: Acosta Employee Holdco LLC

Req ID: 5525

Date Posted: 13 April 2025
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