Senior Analyst (CPG)

**DESCRIPTION** Candidates must reside within a **2-hour radius of Cincinnati, Ohio,** as travel to our office for meetings is required. You will perform a valuable role in **supporting** the category advisor team and building a strong partnership with our client by **providing merchandising solutions** and decision support that **drive business growth** . 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** **Essential Functions:** Provide **analytical analysis, insights,** and **recommendations** for category management projects and initiatives utilizing retailer POS and NielsenIQ/Circana (IRI) data sources and reporting tools. **System tools required: Retailer POS, Circana (IRI)/NielsenIQ, 84.51, Stratum, etc.** 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 relationships with clients to understand key retailer deliverables, category strategies, and project timelines. Category Analyst/Manager **Certification** is 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, PowerPoint, VB, and advanced macro’s. Experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools. 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. **\#DiscoverYourPath** **ABOUT US** Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer **Job Category:** Marketing **Position Type:** Full time **Business Unit:** Sales **Salary Range:** $61,500.00 - $71,000.00 **Company:** Acosta Employee Holdco LLC **Req ID:** 5093

Salary : $61,500 - $71,000