Hybrid Senior Category Analytics Lead - Actionable Insights

Acosta; Bloomfield (NJ); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta in Bloomfield, NJ is seeking a Category Analyst/Manager to join a hybrid team. The role focuses on high‑quality analysis and synthesis of multi-source data to evaluate item performance, assortment planning, and store clustering through a modular process, supporting the sales organization.

You will work with Circana/IRI data, POS data, and presentation tools to deliver insights, recommendations, and category presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; related work experience may substitute for education.
• 2+ years related experience.
• Proficiency in Windows and related software, including Excel, PowerPoint, VB, and advanced macros.

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 analytics

Presentation skills

Data mining

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Circana (IRI)/NielsenIQ

Excel

PowerPoint

VB & Macros

Job description

Acosta in Bloomfield, NJ is seeking a Category Analyst/Manager to join a hybrid team. The role focuses on high‑quality analysis and synthesis of multi-source data to evaluate item performance, assortment planning, and store clustering through a modular process, supporting the sales organization.

You will work with Circana/IRI data, POS data, and presentation tools to deliver insights, recommendations, and category presentations.