Hybrid Category Insights Analyst

Acosta; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta seeks a Category Analyst/Manager to support the sales team with high-quality analysis and synthesis of multi-source data to evaluate item performance, assortment planning, and store clustering through the modular process. You will leverage effective communication and influencing to drive action.

You will conduct advanced analytics using retailer POS data and Circana/IRI data, build category presentations, and collaborate with CPg teams to deliver actionable insights that address client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or related work experience may substitute.
• 2+ years related experience.
• Strong analytics, presentation, and storytelling skills.
• Experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools.
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, VB, and macros proficiency.
• Clear and concise communication.
• CPG math concepts and data mining experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical analysis, insights, and recommendations for category management projects and initiatives utilizing retailer POS and Circana (IRI) data sources and reporting tools.
• System tools required: Retailer POS, Circana (IRI)/NielsenIQ
• Strong analytics, insights, presentation, and storytelling skills
• Participate in the development of category presentations incorporating syndicated data and other sources of data that address business issues
• Work closely with CPG Category Management and Space Technology teams to ensure quality results are delivered
• Keep abreast of client’s KPIs, strategies, innovation, and other important information.
• Leverage relationships with clients to understand key retailer deliverables, category strategies, and project timelines.
• Category Analyst/Manager Certification is a plus.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

VB

Macros

Data mining

Communication

CPG analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Circana (IRI)/NielsenIQ

Retailer POS

Job description

Acosta seeks a Category Analyst/Manager to support the sales team with high-quality analysis and synthesis of multi-source data to evaluate item performance, assortment planning, and store clustering through the modular process. You will leverage effective communication and influencing to drive action.

You will conduct advanced analytics using retailer POS data and Circana/IRI data, build category presentations, and collaborate with CPg teams to deliver actionable insights that address client