Category Analyst - FMCG

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Competitive salary

Professional development

Exposure to FMCG categories

Job summary

Placements24 in East London seeks a detail-oriented Category Analyst to drive data-driven category growth in the FMCG sector. You will analyze sales data, market trends, and consumer insights to support strategy and improve profitability.

Join a hybrid team that collaborates with sales and marketing on retailer negotiations, reports performance, and maintains robust data dashboards to empower fast decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field.
• 1-3 years of data analysis experience.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
• Understanding of category management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret category data from various sources.
• Prepare regular performance reports for the Category Management team.
• Support development of category strategies with data-driven insights.
• Assist planning and analysis of promotional activities.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing for retailer presentations.
• Maintain category databases and dashboards.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel pivots

VLOOKUP

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading name in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, is looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Category Analyst to join their team in East London. This role is crucial in supporting the Category Management team by providing in-depth data analysis, insights, and recommendations that drive category growth and profitability. You will work with various data sources to identify trends, evaluate performance, and support strategic decision-making for specific product categories. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring analyst to gain valuable experience within the dynamic FMCG landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret category data from various sources, including sales reports, market share data, and consumer insights.
• Prepare regular performance reports and presentations for the Category Management team, highlighting key trends, opportunities, and challenges.
• Support the development of category strategies by providing data-driven insights on product performance, consumer behaviour, and competitive landscape.
• Assist in the planning and analysis of promotional activities, evaluating their effectiveness and recommending optimizations.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to provide analytical support for retailer presentations and negotiations.
• Maintain and update category databases and dashboards to ensure data accuracy and accessibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Business, or a related quantitative field.
• 1-3 years of experience in data analysis, preferably within the FMCG industry or a retail environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.).
• Familiarity with category management principles and retail data analysis tools is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Good communication and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering a balance between office collaboration and remote flexibility.
• Exposure to key FMCG categories and decision-making processes.
• Opportunities for learning and professional development in data analytics.
• A supportive team environment focused on growth and achievement.