Category Insights Analyst: Data-Driven Growth

Empire Marketing Strategies, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 paid holidays

Competitive benefits

Annual bonus potential

Educational assistance program

Medical, dental, vision, life & AD&D

Retirement program

Mental health support

Paid time off

Job summary

Empire Marketing Strategies, Inc. in Cincinnati is seeking a Category & Supplier Insights Analyst to transform retailer, supplier, shopper, and operational data into actionable insights.

You will drive growth, improve performance, and support strategic decisions with cross-functional collaboration. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years in analytics, with strong Excel, Power BI/Tableau skills, and experience in retail/CPG environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Analytics, or related field.
• 1–2 years analytics/CPG/retail/data-driven experience.
• Experience with Kroger or similar retail accounts is a plus.
• Strong Excel, Power BI/Tableau, and data visualization skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales, margin, pricing, inventory, and category performance to identify trends and opportunities.
• Create dashboards, scorecards, reports, and presentations for leadership.
• Translate data into actionable recommendations for cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Category Management, and vendor partners.
• Support pricing reviews, forecasting, and budget planning.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Communication

Presentation

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/Finance/Analytics

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

ERP systems

Job description

Empire Marketing Strategies, Inc. in Cincinnati is seeking a Category & Supplier Insights Analyst to transform retailer, supplier, shopper, and operational data into actionable insights.

You will drive growth, improve performance, and support strategic decisions with cross-functional collaboration. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years in analytics, with strong Excel, Power BI/Tableau skills, and experience in retail/CPG environments.