Hybrid Senior Category Analyst - Insights & Strategy

Acosta; Marlborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta Employee Holdco LLC is seeking a category analytics professional in Marlborough, MA. This hybrid role requires 3 in-office days per week and focuses on supporting the sales team with data-driven insights from POS and syndicated sources.

You will analyze item performance, assortment planning, and store clustering while communicating findings clearly to clients and internal teams. A strong background in Windows tools and Excel is essential.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Windows suite and Excel with advanced macros.
• Experience with syndicated data and space management tools.
• Clear and concise communication of insights.
• Ability to diagnose issues using data and propose solutions.
• Experience with CPG math concepts and data mining.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytics, insights, and recommendations for category management using POS and Circana data.
• System tools: Retailer POS, Circana (IRI)/NielsenIQ.
• Strong analytics, insights, presentation, and storytelling skills.
• Develop category presentations using syndicated data to address business issues.
• Collaborate with CPG Category Management and Space Technology teams to deliver quality results.
• Monitor client KPIs and strategies to stay informed.
• Leverage client relationships to understand deliverables, category strategies, and timelines.
• Category Analyst/Manager Certification is a plus.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

VB

Advanced macros

Data mining

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Circana (IRI)/NielsenIQ

Retailer POS

Job description

Acosta Employee Holdco LLC is seeking a category analytics professional in Marlborough, MA. This hybrid role requires 3 in-office days per week and focuses on supporting the sales team with data-driven insights from POS and syndicated sources.

You will analyze item performance, assortment planning, and store clustering while communicating findings clearly to clients and internal teams. A strong background in Windows tools and Excel is essential.