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Sr Category Manager (Retail Analytics)

Acosta Sales & Marketing · Grand Rapids, MI, USA ·

Pay:
70.000 - 90.000
Job type:
Full Time

DESCRIPTION
This is a

#hybrid

position working

3 days

per week in the office.

As a key member of the team, you will bring data to life by

connecting insights, trends, and shopper behaviors into clear stories that inform strategy . You will leverage syndicated and customer data to uncover what’s happening in the market—and more importantly,

why it matters .

Your ability to

synthesize complex information

and

translate analysis into actionable, executive‑ready storytelling

will help

shape category and commercial strategies

for a portfolio of well‑known Nutrition brands. This is

not

a Power BI Developer role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and deliver

automated, scalable reporting solutions

(Power BI, Excel, syndicated databases) to track category performance, distribution, assortment, pricing, and promotional effectiveness.

Translate large, complex datasets (POS, Nielsen/Circana, panel, loyalty, internal shipment data) into

actionable insights, predictive hypotheses, and prioritized growth opportunities .

Build and maintain

Power BI dashboards

for category health monitoring, executive scorecards, and ad‑hoc analytics, reducing manual reporting cycle time.

Partner with retailer analytics and insights teams to co‑develop

advanced diagnostic and prescriptive analyses

supporting category strategy decisions.

Contribute to executive‑ready presentations including

market trends, competitive analytics, panel data, whitespace identification, SWOT, and assortment optimization .

QUALIFICATIONS
Education:

Bachelor’s degree in business analytics, market research, statistics, or any related field.

5+ years related work experience, preferably in the

CPG industry .

Hands‑on experience with

syndicated

and customer scan data (e.g.,

Nielsen , Numerator), using insights to shape strategic narratives.

Proven ability to

synthesize complex data into clear, actionable recommendations

that guide business decisions.

Strong communication and

presentation

skills, with confidence in telling

concise, executive‑ready stories .

Detail‑oriented, analytical mindset

with the ability to manage multiple workstreams while maintaining clarity and focus in a

fast‑paced environment .

EEO & Accessibility Statement
Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact

AskHR@acosta.com

and include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line to expedite the request.

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