Sr Category Analyst (CPG)

Acosta Group • New Albany, IN

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About The Position

This position is open to locations within 2 hours of Cincinnati, Ohio. You will perform a valuable role, dedicated to the Kroger Team, in supporting the category advisor team and building a strong partnership with our client by providing merchandising solutions and decision support that drive business growth. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1 - 3 years related experience
• Demonstrate an advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, VB, 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.

Nice To Haves

• Category Management Certification preferred
• Category Analyst/Manager Certification is a plus.

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.
• Build, update, and refresh weekly and monthly dashboards (weekly POS + monthly category recaps).
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree