Category Analytics Lead: Data-Driven Menu Strategy

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

Job summary

A leading UK food retailer is seeking a Category Analyst to join their Category team in Newcastle upon Tyne. In this role, you will analyze product, sales, and customer data to optimize category performance and support strategic menu decisions. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field, proficiency in Excel and Power BI, and a strong analytical mindset. The company values work-life balance, offering flexibility alongside competitive benefits, including a management bonus and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Management Bonus Scheme

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Colleague discount

Profit share

25 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Income Protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field.
• Proficient in Excel and Power BI.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead data analytics for category performance.
• Collaborate with teams to inform strategic menu decisions.
• Own and develop reporting tools and dashboards.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Proficient in Excel

Experience in Power BI

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, Data Science, Physics

Tools

Power BI

Python

Microsoft 365

Job description

A leading UK food retailer is seeking a Category Analyst to join their Category team in Newcastle upon Tyne. In this role, you will analyze product, sales, and customer data to optimize category performance and support strategic menu decisions. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field, proficiency in Excel and Power BI, and a strong analytical mindset. The company values work-life balance, offering flexibility alongside competitive benefits, including a management bonus and private medical insurance.