Category Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Utilize syndicated data platforms (e.g., SPINS, Nielsen) to derive insights and recommendations that guide Sales, Category Management, and cross-functional strategies.

• Assist Category Management with weekly and monthly data requirements.

• Collaborate with Category Management leadership to conduct regular category analyses and proactively pinpoint trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Engage in sales forecasting by examining historical performance, identifying growth drivers, and highlighting implications for future distribution opportunities.

• Spearhead data analysis for significant sales initiatives, encompassing retailer performance assessments and various ad-hoc analyses (SKU assortment, promotions, voids, new item launches).

• Independently assess and validate business opportunities through meticulous analysis, clearly communicating the implications and recommended next steps.

• Execute analyses and insights that confirm or refute opportunities.

• Act as a consultative partner to cross-functional teams by clarifying business inquiries, shaping analytical methodologies, and prioritizing tasks based on business impact.

• Manage multiple projects and requests of differing significance, urgency, and impact autonomously, adjusting priorities as necessary based on opportunities and needs.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience in category, sales, or commercial analytics, ideally within the CPG sector.

• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; prior experience with SPINS, Nielsen, or other syndicated research systems is essential.

• Capability to deliver insights in various formats as required to effectively convey the narrative to the intended audience (verbal, email, spreadsheets, charts, and presentations).

• Proficient in analyzing, comparing, and interpreting data, making informed judgments based on this knowledge.

• Ability to clearly present insights and recommendations to influence audiences from individual contributors to senior leaders and retail partners.

• Proven ability to frame data around business questions and derive actionable conclusions.

• High degree of accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.

• Competent in working independently, prioritizing tasks, and multitasking.

• Strong planning, organizational, and project management capabilities.

• Excellent interpersonal, written/oral communication, and presentation skills.

• Team-oriented with the ability to engage with employees at all levels in a professional and positive manner.

• Self-motivated and quick to learn, but knows when to seek guidance.

• Energetic and comfortable working in a startup environment, with the ability to think quickly in a rapidly evolving setting.

• Experience collaborating successfully with remote teams across multiple states, utilizing collaboration tools such as Zoom and Slack.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Bonuses

• Flexible work arrangements