Sr Category Insights Manager (CPG)

Acosta • Rogers, AR

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Category Manager is a client‑facing analytics partner who works with Account Teams and client leadership to identify inventory, supply chain, and sales opportunities, translating data into actionable insights . You will deliver forward‑looking analysis , decision‑ready dashboards, and recommendations that improve inventory health, supply flow, and sales performance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in Category Management, CPG Analytics, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of CPG category fundamentals and syndicated data
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Proven ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations
• Strong communication and stakeholder partnership skills
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Nice To Haves

• Category Management certification preferred
• Power BI or data visualization experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Partner with Account Managers and clients to translate data into actionable insights that guide inventory, supply chain, and shipment decisions.
• Analyze store‑ and DC‑level inventory signals to identify OSA, out‑of‑stock, phantom, and excess inventory risks, and communicate insights that enable timely corrective action.
• Monitor purchase orders across quantities, ship windows, and DC delivery timing to identify forecast and demand misalignment and surface supply risks early.
• Analyze brand‑level sales relative to inventory and supply to identify demand‑driven shipment opportunities tied to promotions, features, and inventory constraints.
• Design and maintain Power BI dashboards using Scintilla data to surface inventory health, sales vs. forecast, and supply flow, ensuring dashboards are intuitive, scalable, and structured for direct client consumption .
• Partner closely with Account Managers to prepare for client meetings, interpret analytical outputs , and communicate insights confidently through structured data storytelling that connects findings to clear business implications and recommended next steps .
• Provide analytical leadership by ensuring insights are clear, sound, and decision‑focused .
• Establish high standards that position Business Intelligence as a strategic partner .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level