Sr. Category Analyst, Consumer Goods

Daymon; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytics firm in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking a professional with strong data analysis skills and experience in project management. The role involves crafting data-driven stories to communicate insights to clients and managing projects effectively to drive business success. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Analytics or a related field, with 6-8 years of experience. The firm offers a collaborative environment with no travel requirements and mentorship opportunities.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of relevant experience in data analysis or related fields.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience handling client expectations and project deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Leverage data metrics to deliver insights to customers.
• Build collaborative relationships with clients to drive business success.
• Perform project management duties including scheduling and monitoring progress.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel mastery

Client management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Analytics, Statistics, Math, Business, or Comparable Field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Nielsen/Circana data pulling

Job description

Supports external customers in growing their core business with accurate and insightful data analysis. Knowledge of and experience with industry software tools to create, edit, and analyze complex reports, graphs, and presentations. Client-facing with a deep understanding of manufacturer and retailer processes, available data, and client objectives to create compelling narratives that drive results. Make sound decisions and the ability to take initiative and accountability for the accuracy of information. Independently take ownership of projects to completion by effectively coordinating all the necessary resources. Resolve complex, non-routine problems, and issues where no precedent has been established or exists with no supervision.

Position Summary

Supports external customers in growing their core business with accurate and insightful data analysis. Knowledge of and experience with industry software tools to create, edit, and analyze complex reports, graphs, and presentations. Client-facing with a deep understanding of manufacturer and retailer processes, available data, and client objectives to create compelling narratives that drive results. Make sound decisions and the ability to take initiative and accountability for the accuracy of information. Independently take ownership of projects to completion by effectively coordinating all the necessary resources. Resolve complex, non-routine problems, and issues where no precedent has been established or exists with no supervision.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Data Analysis/Interpretation/Recommendation

• Leverage a broad range of data metrics, tools, and analytics to identify opportunities and deliver insights to our customers and clients
• Craft engaging, data-driven stories that effectively communicate findings, actionable tactics and strategies, making insights accessible and impactful
• Define major business opportunities by prioritizing information to support the goals of our Clients, Customers, and Company

External Client Management and Project Support

• Build collaborative relationships with clients, engaging on key business issues and developing strategies, business cases, insights and recommendations to drive clients’ business
• Perform project management duties by executing project schedules and deadlines, monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, resolving problems, and ensuring timely deliverables
• Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions with project management
• Provide business updates and track overall business KPI’s for management and executive team
• Manage and maintain ongoing strategic and collaborative relationships
• Participate in job-related data and tool trainings, internal team meetings and perform ad hoc analytical projects as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports.

Indirect Reports

• May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports.

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

• Travel and/or Driving is not a requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Analytics, Statistics, Math, Business, or Comparable Field of Study.
• 6-8 years of experience.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Well-organized and strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication skills (written and oral) and strong interpersonal skills.
• Microsoft Office Experience: Mastery of Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Nielsen &/or Circana data pulling/systems experience.
• CPG Data knowledge/experience and ability to leverage data to tell a business driving story.
• CPG Industry knowledge including Retailer names, locations, channels, etc.
• Client management ability and experience (manage expectations, timelines, host check-ins, etc.).