Category Analyst (CPG/Grocery)

Acosta, Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Category Analyst to drive insights and strategies in the grocery sector. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze market trends, uncover opportunities, and deliver impactful presentations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in data analysis tools, and a passion for driving results. Join a forward-thinking company that values integrity, teamwork, and innovation, and be part of a team that shapes the future of category management. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your expertise and make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or equivalent work experience is preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in Space Management or Category Management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to create insights-driven analyses and recommendations.
• Support sales and client teams with fact-based insights.
• Develop and analyze planograms for effective shelf presentation.

Skills

Data Analysis

Presentation Skills

Analytical Capability

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Business Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Nielsen Discover

Circana/IRI

Excel

PowerPoint

JDA (Blue Yonder)

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Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

As a Category Analyst, you will deliver insightful and fact-based solutions to shape category strategies and identify opportunities, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams across the organization internally and externally.

Your role involves uncovering insights, market opportunities, and industry trends to support internal sales and client teams, accelerating both client and overall business growth.

Additionally, you will handle analytical ad-hoc deep dive requests, providing recommendations to grow categories and Acosta’s business.

Part of your responsibilities will also include developing and analyzing planograms (POGs), offering recommendations, and providing space-related insights at both the account and market levels.

The incumbent(s) in this position should exhibit the following Acosta values:

People Minded – Must show dignity and respect to all people

Integrity – Must exemplify the highest degree of ethical behavior

Results Oriented – Must show passion, pride and commitment to succeed

Trust – Must be honest, sincere, and confident

Teamwork – Must build trusting relationships

Innovation – Must progress through a combination of creativity, common sense, and vision

Balance – Must maintain an optimistic attitude and keep perspective on what is important in life.

Essential Functions:

• Analyze data and act as a category expert to create insights-driven analyses and projects, providing recommendations aligned with strategies and objectives.
• Support internal sales and external client teams with fact-based insights to achieve overall goals, strategies, and initiatives.
• Leverage various data sources to uncover insights and sales opportunities that will accelerate growth for clients, retailers, and Acosta using the 4 P’s.
• Deliver presentations internally and externally to provide updates on market trends and growth in a timely manner.
• Communicate confidently (both orally and in writing) and adaptably at all levels (internal and external) to convey clear and concise messages.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members, internal partners, customers, and others through strong interpersonal skills.
• Utilize rigorous logic and methods to analyze and understand the root causes of problems.
• Support shelf presentation, assortment decisions, and promotional planning/pricing analysis.
• Assist with planogram delivery projects, including various reporting requirements in Excel.
• Coordinate with respective areas to resolve issues and develop processes to achieve shared goals.
• Effectively manage change in a fast-paced, demanding environment while maintaining a positive and cooperative attitude.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or work experience equivalent – Business Diploma or bachelor’s degree preferred and proven CPG related experience
• Certificate from a Business Analysis accreditation institution preferred, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:

• Must have a strong proficiency in Nielsen Discover, Circana/IRI, LDIA, FCL One screen, JDA (Blue Yonder), Excel & PowerPoint
• Must have 2-3 years of industry level experience in Space Management or Category Management at a retailer or Manufacturer
• Strong presentation skills, with the ability to effectively present findings to both small and large audiences
• Proficiency in English is essential; knowledge of French is an asset
• Advanced Knowledge and use of MS Office (ie. Excel, PowerPoint)
• Communicates clearly and effectively while understanding and adapting to the audience.
• Ability to shift priorities, demands, and timelines in a fast-paced environment with a cooperative attitude
• Drive to meet the expectations and requirements of internal & external stakeholders.
• High-level analytical capability
• Assimilating and interpreting data from different data sources into clear-concise action-oriented recommendations
• Experience at working independently and in a team environment.
• Commitment to solving problems with a positive attitude
• Solid knowledge of current Internet, Intranet, Extranet, and client server architectures, including Share Point.

DISCLAIMER: Acosta/ Mosaic North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Mosaic reserves the right to modify all or part of any job descriptions at its discretion in order to meet and or exceed the needs of the business.

We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs, to the extent required by law

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Analyst and Administrative

• Industries

  Advertising Services and Marketing Services

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