Category Analyst

Insight Global; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global's client is seeking a Category Analyst to manage retailer and syndicated data, generating actionable insights and retail strategies. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in business or marketing and strong experience with data tools such as IRI, Nielsen, Numerator, and PowerBI.

You will cleanse and refresh data using ShelfIQ and Catalyst Data Manager, support planograms, prepare reporting suites, and present insights at retailer meetings, helping to drive growth in the Beer, Wine

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or marketing or related field.
• Strong familiarity with space planning software (JDA/Blue Yonder, Apollo or Spaceman).
• Project management experience and strong communication across functions.
• Ability to synthesize and leverage multiple data points to create retail strategies that drive growth.
• 2+ years in category management, preferably in Beer, Wine & Spirits.

Responsibilities

• Manage retailer and syndicated data via Catalyst PowerBI.
• Cleanse and refresh data in ShelfIQ and Catalyst Data Manager.
• Update product and store lists.
• Assist with planogram cleansing and reset processes; prepare reporting suites.
• Present insights at retailer meetings and support onboarding and best practices.
• Organize digital workspace, maintain reset timelines, and manage master files for accounts.

Skills

Data synthesis

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Syndicated data analysis

Category management

Beer, Wine & Spirits experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or marketing

Tools

JDA/Blue Yonder

Apollo

Spaceman

Catalyst PowerBI

ShelfIQ

Catalyst Data Manager

IRI

Nielsen

Numerator

Job description

Job Description

A client of Insight Global is seeking a Category Analyst to join their team. This person will be responsible for managing and synthesizing retailer and syndicated data to drive actionable insights and retail strategies. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in business or marketing, possess strong familiarity with space planning software (such as JDA/Blue Yonder, Apollo, or Spaceman), and demonstrate a proven ability to think strategically and translate insights into growth opportunities. This role requires a deep sense of accountability, ownership, and passion, as well as project management experience and strong communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration. Experience with syndicated data tools (IRI, Nielsen, demographic and panel data, Numerator) and at least two years in category management—preferably within the Beer, Wine & Spirits industry—are highly valued.

The Category Analyst will be responsible for managing all retailer and syndicated data via Catalyst PowerBI, cleansing and refreshing data in ShelfIQ and Catalyst Data Manager, and updating product and store lists. The role also involves supporting the reset process by assisting with planogram cleansing, preparing reporting suites, and attending retailer meetings to present insights. Routine communication duties include producing monthly and holiday insights, internal and external meeting content, and supporting new hire onboarding and best practice sharing. Additionally, the analyst will organize the team’s digital workspace, maintain reset timelines, and manage master files for all accounts to ensure seamless operations and data-driven decision-making.

Skills and Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, emphasis in business or marketing related fieldsStrong familiarity using space planning software (JDA/Blue Yonder, Apollo or Spaceman)Project Management experience and strong communication skills with cross functionsDemonstrated ability to synthesize & leverage multiple data points/insights (shopper, consumer, category, product) to create retail strategies that unlock growth- 2+ years’ experience in category management

• Beer, Wine & Spirits background in a sales or category capacity

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