Category Analyst (CPG)
Acosta is a part of Acosta Group, specializing in retail sales services and digital strategy. They are seeking a Category Analyst to provide category management and analytic support, generate insights, and ensure data accuracy for their clients, particularly Target.
Responsibilities
- Provide analytical support for category management projects and initiatives utilizing various CPG data sources and tools, supporting Target
- Responsible for quality control of data sources and ensuring accuracy of deliverables, often requiring engagement with other BI associates and data/tool vendors
- Build, update and refresh weekly and monthly dashboards
- Participate in the development of sales presentations incorporating syndicated and other sources of data that addresses business issues
- Work closely with business managers to ensure quality results are delivered
- Keep abreast of clients KPI's, strategies, innovation and other important information
Skills
- Up to one year 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 the 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 syndicated data and/or space management tools would be an asset
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