Overview

This position will be filled in the NorthEast .

The Sr Category Analyst, is primarily responsible for providing project management/coordination for Business Intelligence projects for assigned clients and customers.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Analyze data to develop insights-based analysis/projects with recommendations focused on strategies and objectives

• Participate in the category review process working with other cross-functional teams to provide complete category management solutions.

• Independently develop and maintain client-specific reporting that measures performance against strategies and objectives.

• Work closely and often with assigned clients and business managers by setting up regular meetings to become a trusted advisor

• Build solid sales presentations using syndicated, shopper and other sources of data that provide solutions and recommendations to address business issues.

• Maintain optimal connectivity with clients to ensure understanding of KPI's, innovation, and other important information.

• Provide follow up and summarize results; Submit success stories

• Attend sales calls at assigned customers.

• Meeting the physical requirements – listed below

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

• Category Management Certification Preferred

• Related work experience can be substituted for educational requirement

Work Experience Requirements:

• 3 – 5 years related work experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:

• Must be able to demonstrate an advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, VB, advanced macros. Knowledge of Power BI would be a strong asset.

• Must have experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools.Identifies and leverages relevant data to diagnose situations and identify potential solutions

• Able to effectively and independently conduct data mining utilizing CPG math concepts and tools.

• Communicates clearly and effectively while understanding and adapting to audience.

• Independently manages project plans and assumes responsibility for tracking, communication and timing.

• Able to recognize problems and issues and identify info needed to diagnose.

• Demonstrates drive to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders

• Able to execute strategic objectives and provide input as needed to keep priorities on track.

The incumbent(s) in this position should exhibit the following Acosta values:

People Minded – Must show dignity and respect to all people

Integrity – Must exemplify the highest degree of ethical behavior

Results Oriented – Must show passion, pride and commitment to succeed

Trust – Must be honest, sincere and confident

Teamwork – Must build trusting relationships

Innovation – Must progress through a combination of creativity, common sense and vision

Balance – Must maintain an optimistic attitude and keep perspective on what is important in life.

Work State US-PA-Mechanicsburg | PA | NJ | US-MA-Boston | US-ME | US-NH-03581 | US-MD-Aberdeen

Job ID 2020-181503

Work City Mechanicsburg

PCN 238453

Position Type Regular Full-Time

Work Zip 17055

Starting average hours per week 37.5 +

Category Corporate Jobs