Category Analyst CPG

Position Overview

Acosta Category Management Analyst. This position is open to candidates located within a two‐hour drive of Cincinnati, Ohio. Location: within a two‐hour drive of Cincinnati, Ohio. You will be expected to travel to the Cincinnati office for monthly in‐person meetings. You will provide category management and analytic support to your assigned clients and customers, including generating data and insights in support of category management projects and initiatives such as category reviews, new item presentations, scorecards, assortment/shelving, and ad‐hoc analytics. Acosta is part of Acosta Group—a collective of trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands. With over 20,000 associates, we value growth, trust, and transparency while offering a focus on work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support for category management projects and initiatives utilizing various CPG data sources and tools.
• Responsible for quality control of data sources and ensuring accuracy of deliverables, often requiring engagement with other BI associates and data/tool vendors.
• Build, update, and refresh weekly and monthly dashboards.
• Participate in the development of sales presentations incorporating syndicated and other sources of data that address business issues.
• Work closely with business managers to ensure quality results are delivered.
• Keep abreast of clients’ KPIs, strategies, innovations, and other important information.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Experience Required: Up to one year of related work experience
• Demonstrate an intermediate degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications including Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Power BI and advanced macros is a strong asset.
• Experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools is an asset.
• Demonstrate a drive for results, pursuing assigned tasks with energy and a desire to achieve.
• Able to understand and apply basic math and CPG principles in the achievement of assigned work.
• Effectively communicate and interact with others, working well within a team.

Benefits & Perks

• Schedule: Flexible scheduling options