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Sr Category Analyst (CPG)

Acosta
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time

DESCRIPTION

This position is open to EST and CST working a #hybrid schedule, - 3 days in the office .

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 .

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide analysis, insights, and recommendations for category management projects and initiatives utilizing retailer POS and NielsenIQ , Circana (IRI) data sources and reporting tools

Strong a nalytics, insights, presentation, and storytelling skills

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 the relationship with the client to understand key retailer deliverables, category strategies and project timelines

Category Analyst / Manager Certification a plus

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Requirements :

Bachelor's Degree

Related work experience may be substituted for the educational requirement

Category Management Certification preferred

Work Experience Requirements :

1 3 years related experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements :

Demonstrate an advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel , and PowerPoint.

Experience with syndicated data

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.

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ABOUT US

Acosta and Mosaic are the sales and marketing powerhouses behind the most recognized and proven brands with top retailers in the United States and Canada.

We offer flexible services that maximize efficiency. Acosta has the talent and technology to build data-, reach- and relationship-driven strategies to execute those strategies, and the tools to monitor, track and optimize metrics-based results for customers and retailers.

Acosta and its subsidiaries, in good faith, believes that this posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at the time of this posting.

Acosta may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications and locations. This range may be modified in the future.

Acosta and its subsidiaries is an

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