Senior Category Analyst, Wholesale

Acosta

Senior Category Analyst performing multi-source data evaluation and supporting sales team at Acosta Group. Building client partnerships and leveraging insights for category management strategies.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeBloomfield • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $61,500 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in data analysis and synthesis, leveraging multi-source data for category management and assortment planning. Strong communication skills to influence stakeholders and provide actionable insights using advanced analytical tools.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data AnalysisCategory ManagementSyndicated Data ExperienceAdvanced Excel ProficiencyCPG Math Concepts

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Hard Skills

Data MiningAssortment PlanningStore ClusteringAnalytical InsightsRetailer POS DataNielsenIQCircanaIRI DataVB ProgrammingAdvanced Macros

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInfluencing SkillsPartnership BuildingConcise Information Delivery

Tools & Technologies

WindowsExcelPowerPointSpace Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

CPGRetailData SynthesisPerformance Evaluation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct high-quality analysis and synthesis of multi-source data to evaluate item performance, assortment planning, and store clustering through the modular process.
Build a strong partnership with sales team and clients.
Orchestrate action through effective communication and influencing.
Provide analytical analysis, insights, and recommendations for category management projects utilizing retailer POS and NielsenIQ/Circana (IRI) data sources and reporting tools.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree
2+ years related experience
Demonstrate an advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, VB, and 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Paid time off