Category Analytics Specialist – Growth Insights & Dashboards

Gourmet Foods International; Tennessee; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive compensation

401(k) plan with matching

Professional development opportunities

Employee discount

Job summary

Gourmet Foods International is seeking a highly organized Category Analyst to support category growth and business performance through data-driven insights and reporting. The role focuses on analyzing sales and market data to identify trends and opportunities.

The candidate will develop dashboards and recurring reports, leveraging internal and syndicated data sources, and will provide forecasting support to Category Managers and Sales teams.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales, customer, category, and market data to identify trends, gaps, and growth opportunities.
• Develop and maintain reporting dashboards, category reviews, and recurring analytical reports.
• Use internal and syndicated data sources to support category and business performance analysis.
• Apply data mining techniques to identify patterns and actionable insights.
• Provide forecasting and analytical support to Category Managers and Sales teams.
• Monitor industry trends, market activity, and competitor performance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support promotions, business strategies, and category initiatives.
• Prepare presentations and communicate findings and recommendations clearly.
• Maintain accurate and organized reporting tools, files, and analytical documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel skills

Time management

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SQL

Microsoft Access

Excel

Job description

Gourmet Foods International is seeking a highly organized Category Analyst to support category growth and business performance through data-driven insights and reporting. The role focuses on analyzing sales and market data to identify trends and opportunities.

The candidate will develop dashboards and recurring reports, leveraging internal and syndicated data sources, and will provide forecasting support to Category Managers and Sales teams.