Category Analyst (CPG)

Posted One Month Ago
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3 Locations
Hybrid
Junior
Consumer Web
The Role
Analyze CPG and syndicated POS data to support category reviews, new item launches, trade planning, promotional analysis, and assortment/shelving strategies. Build dashboards and scorecards, ensure data quality, collaborate with business managers, and deliver actionable insights aligned to client KPIs.
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This position is #hybrid in the office, 3 days a week.  

You will drive data-driven insights to support category management and sales initiatives, including category reviews, new item presentations, scorecards, assortment and shelving strategies, as well as trade planning and promotional analysis.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do:

  • Analyze CPG & syndicated  data to support category reviews, new item launches, and sales initiatives
  • Trade planning and Promotional analysis
  • Build dashboards, scorecards, and reports that tell a story
  • Collaborate with business managers to deliver high-impact insights
  • Ensure data accuracy and quality across tools and sources
  • Stay in tune with client KPIs, trends, and innovations
Qualifications

What You Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
  • 1+ years of experience in analytics, CPG, or retail
  • Strong Excel & PowerPoint skills; Power BI is a big plus
  • Experience with POS, syndicated data, or space management tools is a bonus
  • A curious mind, a drive for results, and a team-first attitude

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About Us
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.
Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [email protected]. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.
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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 1+ years of experience in analytics, CPG, or retail
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Strong PowerPoint skills
  • Power BI
  • Experience with POS systems
  • Experience with syndicated data
  • Experience with space management tools
  • Curious mindset
  • Drive for results
  • Team-first attitude
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The Company
HQ: Jacksonville, FL
11,384 Employees
Year Founded: 1927

What We Do

Acosta is an integrated sales and marketing services provider that enables consumer packaged goods brands and retailers to win in the modern marketplace by delivering progressive solutions and exceptional service. With more than 90 years of experience, Acosta understands evolving consumer needs and helps its clients and customers stay a step ahead, fueling their accelerated performance. For more information, please visit www.acosta.com.

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