At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a dynamic Category Analyst. As part of a team where analytics and insights are regarded as essential resources to the retail and commercial organizations, this role champions the client’s retail improvements via delivery of compelling business analysis and insights, reporting and communications.

Take this opportunity to join North America’s leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today!

What we offer:

• Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and Career Development
• Generous Paid Time-Off 

Responsibilities:

• Lead planning discussions with client and retail management based on fact-based analysis and insights.
• Proactively develop business growth opportunities from data analysis and insights.
• Utilize customer and the company’s retail data systems, extract raw data and post to client’s data management platforms. Delivers Hotlines and Field Insights to the client and retail partners.
• Responsible for the creation and delivery of Monthly Retail Priorities communications to retail teams in alignment with client retail leadership including needed sales tools.
• Create and Deliver presentations for planning and/or account meetings which include analytical insights of retail execution and recommendations for retail prioritization focus.
• Communicates with the retail team for clarification of goals, expectations and responds to account questions from the retail team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required; Experience in Analytics, Business Administration or Marketing
• 1-2 years of experience as an analyst minimum requirement
• Must have previous experience analyzing and identifying data “trends”
• Consumer Products Industry experience is preferred
• Intermediate to advanced analytical and research Skills; Knowledge of analytical concepts and methodologies
• Demonstrates curiosity about what drives business trends and customer behaviors

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Job Duty

System Reporting & Analysis

• Develop standard and ad hoc reports, templates, dashboards, scorecards and metrics.
• Research, analyze, and present data as assigned.
• Meet with management to discuss and clarify requests for projects, highlight issues, and make recommendations to address issues and priorities.
• Write detailed reports and make oral presentations to management.
• Troubleshoot data and reports.
• Assist in rollout and implementation programs 
• Coach and assist in development of new team members.
• Identify and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Data Privacy and Protection Guidelines.
• Evaluate, identify, and recommend solutions to automate processes.
• Partner with project team members for developing reports, interfaces, data conversion programs, and application extensions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports
- This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports
- This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

- Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job 

Minimum Qualifications

The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job
Education Level: (Required):  Associate's Degree or equivalent experience      
                        (Preferred):  Bachelor's Degree  

Field of Study/Area of Experience:  systems analytics, reporting

4-6 years of related experience.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
• Strong written communication and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong prioritization skills
• Ability to gather data, to compile information, and prepare reports
• Ability to work effectively with management
• Ability to research and analyze data effectively 
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
• Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment
• Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
• Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines

Environmental & Physical Requirements
The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Office / Sedentary Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.  Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.