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Sr Category Analyst (CPG)

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Hybrid
Charlotte, NC, USA
Senior level
Hybrid
Charlotte, NC, USA
Senior level
Analyze retailer POS and syndicated data from Circana, NielsenIQ, and IRI to evaluate item performance, assortment planning, store clustering, and category strategies. Develop presentations, insights, and recommendations for category management initiatives while partnering with sales, clients, CPG category management, and space technology teams. Use Excel, macros, CPG math, and data-mining techniques to diagnose business issues and support retailer deliverables.
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This position is a #Hybrid role, requiring 3 days in the office per week. 

You will perform a valuable role in support of the sales team and build a strong partnership with our clients. 

You will conduct high-quality analysis and synthesis of multi-source data to evaluate item performance, assortment planning, and store clustering through the modular process, while leveraging effective communication & influencing to orchestrate action.  

Responsibilities
  • Provide analytical analysis, insights, and recommendations for category management projects and initiatives utilizing retailer POS and NielsenIQ/Circana (IRI) data sources and reporting tools.
  • System tools required: Retailer POS, Circana (IRI)/NielsenIQ
  • Strong analytics, insights, presentation, and storytelling skills
  • Participate in the development of category presentations incorporating syndicated data and other sources of data that address business issues
  • Work closely with CPG Category Management and Space Technology teams to ensure quality results are delivered
  • Keep abreast of client’s KPIs, strategies, innovation, and other important information.  
  • Leverage relationships with clients to understand key retailer deliverables, category strategies, and project timelines.
  • Category Analyst/Manager Certification is a plus. 
Qualifications

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Related work experience may be substituted for the educational requirement

Work Experience Requirements:

  • 2+ years related experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:

  • Demonstrate an advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, VB, and advanced macro’s.
  • Experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools.
  • Clearly and concisely communicate relevant information.
  • Identify and leverage relevant data to diagnose situations and identify potential solutions
  • Effectively and independently conduct data mining utilizing CPG math concepts and tools.  

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Acosta is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey.
Specializing in retail sales services, digital strategy, and business intelligence, Acosta empowers brands to thrive in the world of omnichannel shopping. Our sales and digital teams build lasting relationships, ensuring our client brands get the space they deserve in stores and outperform the competition online, while our merch reps make brands shine in retail locations across the world.
But it’s not just about what we do – it’s about who we are. With a team of over 20,000 associates, we’re a community of forward-thinking, value-driven professionals committed to an unmatched level of trust and transparency in the industry. And, we understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why many of our field roles provide our associates with flexible scheduling options. Join us and be a part of a team that values growth and making a real impact for our clients, retail partners and their customers.
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