Category Analyst (CPG)

Acosta is a part of Acosta Group, specializing in retail sales services, digital strategy, and business intelligence. The Category Analyst will generate data and insights to support category management and sales projects, ensuring quality control and delivering actionable insights. Responsibilities Provide analytical support for category management and sales projects and initiatives utilizing various CPG and Retailer 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 and update weekly and monthly dashboards and provide insights Participate in the development of sales presentations incorporating syndicated data 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, innovation, and other important information Skills 1+ years of related work experience Demonstrate an intermediate degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications including Excel and PowerPoint Demonstrates 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 achievement of assigned work Effectively communicate and interact with others and work effectively within a team Bachelor's Degree preferred Knowledge of Power BI and advanced macros would be a strong asset Experience with retailer POS, syndicated data, and/or category/space management tools would be an asset Company Overview Acosta brings simplicity to retail sales. It was founded in 1927, and is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Acosta has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 1 in 2022, 3 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.