Category Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida, +2 more states.

📋 Description

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

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

• Assist with ad-hoc data and analysis requests from Sales and Marketing departments.

• Examine data from a shopper's viewpoint to uncover trends, behaviors, and opportunities for category growth.

• Aid in promotion performance evaluations, assortment/line reviews, and innovation projects.

• Standardize reporting and analytics processes across business units and retailers.

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

• Offer data support for customer meetings, category assessments, and strategic initiatives.

• Help in the adoption of advanced analytics tools.

• Contribute to scalable analytics as the business grows.

⛳️ 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-ops in analytics, category management, retail, CPG, or market research are preferred.

• A strong academic record with proven analytical and quantitative abilities demonstrated through coursework or projects.

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

• Experience managing large datasets from various sources, including data cleaning, standardization, and integration.

• Keen attention to detail and a strong analytical mindset.

• Capability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in presenting data clearly and connecting insights to business contexts.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to convey findings to non-technical stakeholders.

• A self-starter who can work independently and proactively seek solutions with minimal oversight.

• A collaborative team player who is eager to learn and contribute across functions.

• A genuine interest in CPG, retail dynamics, shopper behavior, and data-driven decision-making.

• Must have reliable high-speed internet access and regularly utilize a computer workstation.

• Willingness to travel approximately once per month, which may include overnight trips.

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

• Familiarity with Power BI or Tableau is advantageous.

• Experience in creating and delivering PowerPoint presentations is beneficial.

• Exposure to advanced Excel functionalities such as data modeling and macros is a plus.

🏝️ 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 matching.

• Paid parental leave.

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

• Bundle of joy benefit, which provides a year’s worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby.

• Tuition assistance program.

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