Insights Analyst — Hybrid: Data, Space Planning & Strategy

Acosta, Inc.; Lewisville, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CROSSMARK is seeking a Merchandising Analytics professional to support category management and space planning initiatives. The role involves analyzing retailer POS and syndicated data to generate insights and aid store clustering decisions, using Blue Yonder, CKB, and POG tools to inform planograms.

You will develop client and retailer presentations, build dashboards, and collaborate with sales and internal teams to translate insights into revenue-driving actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 3+ years in a consultancy or retail analytics role.
• Experience with category management and space planning required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze retailer POS and syndicated data to generate actionable business insights
• Build and maintain weekly and monthly dashboards (POS and category recaps)
• Develop client and retailer presentations using multiple data sources
• Utilize JDA space planning/POG tools to create customer-specific planograms
• Apply advanced analytics (e.g., regression, experimental design) to business challenges
• Support strategic planning across category management, promotions, and trade spend
• Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Collaborate with sales, clients, and internal partners to align insights with sales initiatives
• Share best practices and leverage CROSSMARK capabilities to drive revenue

Skills

Category management

Data analysis

Dashboard development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

JDA space planning

POG tools

Microsoft Excel

Syndicated data tools

Job description

CROSSMARK is seeking a Merchandising Analytics professional to support category management and space planning initiatives. The role involves analyzing retailer POS and syndicated data to generate insights and aid store clustering decisions, using Blue Yonder, CKB, and POG tools to inform planograms.

You will develop client and retailer presentations, build dashboards, and collaborate with sales and internal teams to translate insights into revenue-driving actions.