Senior Category Analytics Lead — Remote

Cafortune; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and sick days

11 paid company holidays

401k with company match

Bonus eligible

Work from home flexibility

Job summary

Cafortune in Chicago is seeking a Senior Category Analyst to lead go-to-market analytics for product initiatives across all channels. The role involves optimizing pricing, promotions, and distribution while developing actionable category management tools.

With 3–7 years of experience in the CPG industry and strong analytical skills, candidates must have proficiency in Excel and experience with data analysis tools. The position allows for fully remote work or a hybrid schedule in Chicago.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of CPG industry sales and category management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• 2+ years of experience in SPINS, Nielsen, and Circana data.

Responsibilities

• Implement category management strategy to develop fact-based reviews.
• Present business reviews and analyses to clients.
• Analyze data to provide insights on sales and marketing objectives.

Skills

CPG industry sales experience

Data analysis and insights

Microsoft Excel (expert level)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

Tools

SPINS (Satori)

Nielsen

Circana (IRI)

Spotfire

PowerBI

Job description

Cafortune in Chicago is seeking a Senior Category Analyst to lead go-to-market analytics for product initiatives across all channels. The role involves optimizing pricing, promotions, and distribution while developing actionable category management tools.

With 3–7 years of experience in the CPG industry and strong analytical skills, candidates must have proficiency in Excel and experience with data analysis tools. The position allows for fully remote work or a hybrid schedule in Chicago.