Category Analyst, Own Brands

Advantage Solutions; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Training & Career Development

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Advantage Solutions is seeking a Category Analyst to deliver comprehensive sales analysis and actionable insights to Sales Managers and Vendor Partners. You will compile weekly summaries, analyze data, and support internal departments with forms and reports.

You will work with Syndicated Data (Nielsen, Circana) to drive retailer decisions and help vendors become records with retailers. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred; strong MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–6 years of related experience in analytics or equivalent.
• Associate's degree or higher required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Experience with syndicated data sources (Nielsen, Circana) is a plus.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; able to present data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekly sales summaries based on syndicated data sources.
• Analyze data and translate insights to drive retailer sales.
• Publish ad hoc reports as needed/requested.
• Guide vendors through retailer onboarding processes.
• Prepare presentations for buyer meetings and line reviews.

Skills

Sales analytics

Data interpretation

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Nielsen

Circana

Syndicated data

Job description

Summary

Category Analyst

At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a dynamic Category Analyst to provide our Sales Managers and Vendor Partners with comprehensive sales analysis and support. This person in this position will be responsible for running and compiling sales summaries, analyzing the data and providing actionable insights for retailer business. Will also support the sales team in completing forms needed for other internal departments.

Take this opportunity to join North America’s leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry!

What we offer:

• Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)


• 401(k) with company match


• Training and Career Development


• Generous Paid Time-Off

Responsibilities:

• Provide weekly sales summaries based on Syndicated Data, Nielsen, Circana


• Analyze data and translate it into actionable insights with the goal of driving sales.


• Run and publish ad hoc reports as needed/requested.


• Guide new vendors through the process of becoming a retailer vendor of record.


• Prepare presentations for buyer meetings/line reviews.

Qualifications:

• Sales and/or Replenishment Analytics or equivalent experience required; Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred


• Experience with the Syndicated Data, Nielsen, Circana


• Prior club or large retailer analytical experience preferred


• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers


• Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines


• Team/collaborative approach to decision making with excellent people skills and ability to build and maintain relationships

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

The Companyis one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods.The company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Job Duty

System Reporting & Analysis

• Develop standard and ad hoc reports, templates, dashboards, scorecards and metrics.


• Research, analyze, and present data as assigned.


• Meet with management to discuss and clarify requests for projects, highlight issues, and make recommendations to address issues and priorities.


• Write detailed reports and make oral presentations to management.


• Troubleshoot data and reports.


• Assist in rollout and implementation programs


• Coach and assist in development of new team members.


• Identify and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.


• Ensure compliance with Data Privacy and Protection Guidelines.


• Evaluate, identify, and recommend solutions to automate processes.


• Partner with project team members for developing reports, interfaces, data conversion programs, and application extensions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports- This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports- This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

- Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job

Minimum Qualifications

The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the jobEducation Level: (Required): Associate's Degreeor equivalent experience (Preferred): Bachelor's Degree

Field of Study/Area of Experience: systems analytics, reporting

4-6 years of related experience.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers


• Strong written communication and verbal communication skills


• Good interpersonal skills


• Strong prioritization skills


• Ability to gather data, to compile information, and prepare reports


• Ability to work effectively with management


• Ability to research and analyze data effectively


• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment


• Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment


• Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines


• Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines

Environmental & Physical RequirementsThe Companyshall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Office / Sedentary Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Important Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.