Senior Hybrid Category Analytics Analyst

Acosta; Chesterfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta is seeking a Category Analyst to join our sales analytics team in a hybrid role requiring three days in the office per week. You will analyze item performance, assortment planning, and store clustering using POS data and Circana/IRI data, and communicate insights to drive client action.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and the ability to present data clearly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; related work experience may substitute.
• 2+ years related experience in analytics or category management preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Windows applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint, VB, and macros.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical insights for category management projects using retailer POS and Circana data.
• Develop category presentations using syndicated data to address business issues.
• Collaborate with CPG Category Management and Space Technology teams to ensure quality results.
• Maintain awareness of client KPIs, strategies, and timelines.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

VB/Macros

Data mining

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Circana (IRI)/NielsenIQ

Retailer POS

Job description

Acosta is seeking a Category Analyst to join our sales analytics team in a hybrid role requiring three days in the office per week. You will analyze item performance, assortment planning, and store clustering using POS data and Circana/IRI data, and communicate insights to drive client action.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and the ability to present data clearly.