Hybrid Category Manager, CPG Analytics & Strategy

Acosta; Marlborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Category Management Senior Analyst to craft category-centric selling stories and provide analytical support for business questions. This hybrid role requires on-site work three days per week with a major client and involves owning client relationships.

You will develop client reports, analyze performance, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive category management decisions and outcomes. Strong data skills and market tools are essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Windows and Excel, PowerPoint, VB, and macros; Power BI is a strong asset.
• Experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools.
• Identify and leverage data to diagnose situations and propose solutions.
• Conduct data mining using CPG math concepts and tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to develop insights-based analysis/projects with recommendations aligned to strategies and objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver complete category management solutions.
• Develop and maintain client-specific reporting to measure performance against goals.
• Coordinate regular meetings with clients to act as a trusted advisor.
• Create sales presentations using syndicated data, panel, basket and other sources to address business issues.
• Maintain client connectivity to monitor KPIs and innovation.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Data mining

CPG math

Communication

Project management

Syndicated data

Space management

Macros

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Category Management Certification

Tools

Circana (IRI)

Nielsen

84.51

Market 6

Stratum

Job description

Acosta in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Category Management Senior Analyst to craft category-centric selling stories and provide analytical support for business questions. This hybrid role requires on-site work three days per week with a major client and involves owning client relationships.

You will develop client reports, analyze performance, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive category management decisions and outcomes. Strong data skills and market tools are essential.