Senior Category Analyst - Hybrid Data & Insights Strategist

Acosta; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta is seeking a Category Analyst/Manager in Oak Brook, IL for a hybrid role requiring 3 days in the office per week. You will support the sales team and build strong client partnerships through high‑quality analysis of item performance and assortment planning.

You'll work with retailer POS data and Circana (IRI)/NielsenIQ, develop category presentations, and translate insights into actionable recommendations for KPIs and project timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; related work experience may substitute.
• Minimum 2+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical insights for category management using POS and Circana/IRI data.
• Develop category presentations and insights addressing business issues.
• Collaborate with CPG Category Management and Space Technology teams to ensure quality results.
• Stay informed on client KPIs, strategies, and timelines.
• Leverage client relationships to understand deliverables and project timelines.
• Category Analyst/Manager Certification is a plus.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

VB & Macros

Data mining

Communication

Presentation

Syndicated data

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Retailer POS

Circana (IRI)/NielsenIQ

Job description

Acosta is seeking a Category Analyst/Manager in Oak Brook, IL for a hybrid role requiring 3 days in the office per week. You will support the sales team and build strong client partnerships through high‑quality analysis of item performance and assortment planning.

You'll work with retailer POS data and Circana (IRI)/NielsenIQ, develop category presentations, and translate insights into actionable recommendations for KPIs and project timelines.