Data Analyst
Peterson Wholesale•Auburn, WA
•$70,000 - $140,000
About The Position
The Data Analyst – Category & Supplier Insights transforms syndicated POS data and demand signals into actionable intelligence that drives growth across retailers, brands, and SKUs. Reporting to the Director FP&A, this role partners closely with Sales to track real-time demand patterns, analyze performance trends, and translate data into clear recommendations that influence sales strategy, category decisions, and inventory management at both the warehouse and account level — ensuring the right product is in the right place, at the right time.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Business, Marketing, Economics, or related field
- 2–5+ years of experience in data analytics, preferably in CPG, food distribution, or retail
- Strong experience with syndicated POS data (Spins, Circana/IRI, Nielsen, etc.)
- Advanced proficiency in Excel
- Strong analytical thinking with the ability to turn data into actionable insights
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)
- Experience working with retailer data portals
- Familiarity with category management principles
- SQL or data querying experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Analyze syndicated POS data (Spins, Circana/IRI, Nielsen) across retailers, brands, categories, and SKUs.
- Extract, clean, and manage large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and performance drivers.
- Monitor and evaluate performance at the retailer, brand, and SKU level.
- Identify distribution gaps, velocity opportunities, and assortment optimization strategies.
- Translate insights into actionable recommendations for internal teams, retail partners, and brand stakeholders.
- Support category reviews, line reviews, and business planning with data-backed strategies.
- Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and presentations that clearly communicate key insights.
- Customize analyses for different audiences, including sales, marketing, and leadership teams.
- Partner with Sales, Category Management, and Marketing teams to align insights with business objectives.
- Support customer-facing presentations with data storytelling and strategic recommendations.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
