Acosta
This position is open to locations within 2 hours of Cincinnati, Ohio. You will perform a valuable role, dedicated to the Kroger Team, in supporting the category advisor team and building a strong partnership with our client by providing merchandising solutions and decision support that drive business growth.
You will conduct high-quality analysis and synthesis of multi-source data to evaluate item performance, assortment planning, and store clustering through the modular process, while leveraging effective communication & influencing to orchestrate action.
Responsibilities
Provide analytical analysis, insights, and recommendations for category management projects and initiatives utilizing retailer POS and NielsenIQ/Circana (IRI) data sources and reporting tools. System tools required: 84.51 data platforms (OnDemand and Stratum), Circana, NielsenIQ, etc. Strong analytics, insights, presentation, and storytelling skills Build, update, and refresh weekly and monthly dashboards (weekly POS + monthly category recaps) Participate in the development of category presentations incorporating syndicated data and other sources of data that address business issues Work closely with CPG Category Management and Space Technology teams to ensure quality results are delivered Keep abreast of client’s KPIs, strategies, innovation, and other important information. Leverage relationships with clients to understand key retailer deliverables, category strategies, and project timelines. Category Analyst/Manager Certification is a plus. Qualifications
Education Requirements
Bachelor's Degree Related work experience may be substituted for the educational requirement Category Management Certification preferred Work Experience Requirements
1 – 3 years related experience Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements
Demonstrate an advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, VB, advanced macro’s. Experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools. Clearly and concisely communicate relevant information. Identify and leverage relevant data to diagnose situations and identify potential solutions Effectively and independently conduct data mining utilizing CPG math concepts and tools. Acosta 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. Acosta Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Provide analytical analysis, insights, and recommendations for category management projects and initiatives utilizing retailer POS and NielsenIQ/Circana (IRI) data sources and reporting tools. System tools required: 84.51 data platforms (OnDemand and Stratum), Circana, NielsenIQ, etc. Strong analytics, insights, presentation, and storytelling skills Build, update, and refresh weekly and monthly dashboards (weekly POS + monthly category recaps) Participate in the development of category presentations incorporating syndicated data and other sources of data that address business issues Work closely with CPG Category Management and Space Technology teams to ensure quality results are delivered Keep abreast of client’s KPIs, strategies, innovation, and other important information. Leverage relationships with clients to understand key retailer deliverables, category strategies, and project timelines. Category Analyst/Manager Certification is a plus. Qualifications
Education Requirements
Bachelor's Degree Related work experience may be substituted for the educational requirement Category Management Certification preferred Work Experience Requirements
1 – 3 years related experience Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements
Demonstrate an advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, VB, advanced macro’s. Experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools. Clearly and concisely communicate relevant information. Identify and leverage relevant data to diagnose situations and identify potential solutions Effectively and independently conduct data mining utilizing CPG math concepts and tools. Acosta 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. Acosta Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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