Category Analyst
New
F
First QualityConsumer Packaged Goods
United States, Standard business hoursFull-TimeMiddle
SalaryCompetitive base salary and bonus opportunities
Apply NowOpens the employer's application page
Job Details
- Experience
- 1-3 years
- Required Skills
- Microsoft ExcelData visualizationReportingData analytics
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
- 1-3 years of professional experience (internships or co-ops in analytics, category management, retail, CPG, or market research preferred).
- Strong academic record with demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, core formulas, charts).
- Experience cleaning, standardizing, and combining large data sets from multiple sources.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to present data clearly and build compelling stories by linking insights to business context.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-starter who works well independently.
- Willingness to travel approximately once per month, including overnight travel.
Responsibilities
- Own the creation, production, and maintenance of recurring reports, including monthly Category Performance Scorecards, weekly retailer reports, and feature/promo trackers.
- Perform data preparation, validation, and reconciliation to ensure high accuracy and consistency in systems and deliverables.
- Support ad-hoc data and analysis requests to deliver timely insights for Sales and Marketing.
- Conduct analysis to identify trends, behaviors, and opportunities that drive category growth from a shopper perspective.
- Support promotion performance reviews, assortment/line reviews, and innovation initiatives with accurate data and preliminary insights.
- Contribute to standardizing reporting and analytics processes across business units and retailers.
- Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to provide reliable data support for customer meetings and strategic initiatives.
- Assist with tool adoption to help the team maximize their capabilities.
View Full Description & ApplyYou'll be redirected to the employer's site
