Sr. Category Analyst (CPG)

Acosta is a part of Acosta Group, specializing in retail sales services and digital strategy. The Sr. Category Analyst will support the sales team by conducting high-quality analysis of multi-source data to evaluate item performance and assortment planning, while building strong client partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical analysis, insights, and recommendations for category management projects and initiatives utilizing retailer POS and NielsenIQ/Circana (IRI) data sources and reporting tools
• System tools required: Retailer POS, Circana (IRI)/NielsenIQ
• Strong analytics, insights, presentation, and storytelling skills
• 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 client’s KPIs, strategies, innovation, and other important information
• Leverage relationships with clients to understand key retailer deliverables, category strategies, and project timelines
• Category Analyst/Manager Certification is a plus

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1 – 3 years related experience
• Demonstrate an advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, VB, and advanced macro's
• Experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools
• 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
• Category Analyst/Manager Certification is a plus

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