Category Analytics & Insights Analyst

Greggs Plc; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Category Analyst to support the category team by analyzing product, sales, and customer data. The ideal candidate is a numerate graduate or early-career analyst passionate about data, retail, and commercial strategy. Responsibilities include leading data analytics, developing reporting tools, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This full-time position offers flexibility and various employee benefits, including a management bonus scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Management Bonus Scheme

Pension scheme with matching contributions

Colleague discount

Profit share

25 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Savings and discounts

Qualifications

• Graduate or early-career analyst with passion for data, retail, and commercial strategy.
• Must possess a degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Lead data analytics for category performance and reviews.
• Collaborate with Finance Business Partners to track category performance.
• Develop reporting tools and dashboards using Power BI and SAP.
• Monitor competitor activity and summarize key insights.

Skills

Proficient in Excel

Experience in Power BI

Problem-solving skills

Analytical mindset

Ability to communicate insights to non-technical stakeholders

Education

Degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, Data Science, Physics or related field

Tools

Power BI

Python

Job description

A leading retail company in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Category Analyst to support the category team by analyzing product, sales, and customer data. The ideal candidate is a numerate graduate or early-career analyst passionate about data, retail, and commercial strategy. Responsibilities include leading data analytics, developing reporting tools, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This full-time position offers flexibility and various employee benefits, including a management bonus scheme and private medical insurance.