Category Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the creation, production, and upkeep of recurring reports, including monthly Category Performance Scorecards, weekly retailer reports, and feature/promo trackers.

• Conduct data preparation, validation, and reconciliation to guarantee accuracy and consistency.

• Assist with ad-hoc data and analysis requests for Sales and Marketing teams.

• Perform basic analysis to uncover shopper trends, behaviors, and opportunities for category growth.

• Support promotion performance evaluations, assortment/line reviews, and innovation initiatives.

• Standardize reporting and analytical processes across various business units and retailers.

• Document processes and best practices to enhance efficiency and facilitate knowledge sharing.

• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing on customer meetings, category reviews, and strategic initiatives.

• Aid in the adoption of advanced analytics platforms.

• Contribute to scalable analytics as the business grows through innovation and new retail partnerships.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required in Business Administration, Marketing, Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline.

• 1-3 years of professional experience; internships or co-op positions in analytics, category management, retail, CPG, or market research are preferred.

• Strong academic performance with demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills through coursework or projects.

• Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, essential formulas, and charts.

• Comfortable working with large data sets from various sources, including data cleaning, standardization, and integration.

• Strong attention to detail and an analytical mindset.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Ability to present data clearly and craft compelling narratives by linking insights to business context.

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills to explain findings to non-technical stakeholders.

• Self-motivated individual who takes initiative and can work independently with minimal supervision.

• A collaborative team player enthusiastic about learning and contributing to cross-functional success.

• Genuine interest in consumer-packaged goods, retail dynamics, shopper behavior, and data-driven decision-making.

• Must have dependable high-speed internet access.

• Regular use of a computer workstation is required.

• Willingness to travel approximately once a month, possibly including overnight stays.

• Experience with syndicated retail data platforms like Circana/Nielsen is preferred.

• Familiarity with Power BI or Tableau is preferred.

• Experience in creating and delivering PowerPoint presentations is preferred.

• Exposure to advanced Excel functions such as data modeling and macros is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary along with bonus opportunities.

• Paid time off with a minimum of three weeks.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting from day one.

• 401(k) plan with employer match.

• Paid parental leave.

• Assistance for child and family care (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500).

• Bundle of joy benefit providing a year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby.

• Tuition assistance.

• Wellness program offering potential savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums.

• Option for remote work from a home office or other remote location.

• Reliable high-speed internet access for remote work.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.