Category Analyst

First Quality

. Own creation, production, and maintenance of recurring reports, including monthly Category Performance Scorecards, weekly retailer reports, and feature/promo trackers .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and quantitative skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data preparation and reporting. Capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive insights and support strategic initiatives in the consumer-packaged goods and retail sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Proficiency In Microsoft ExcelData Preparation And ValidationExperience With Syndicated Retail Data PlatformsStrong Analytical And Quantitative SkillsAbility To Present Data Clearly

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisData ReconciliationData CleaningData StandardizationAnalytical ReportingCategory ManagementMarket ResearchConsumer Behavior AnalysisTrend IdentificationPerformance Tracking

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailTime ManagementCommunication SkillsInitiativeTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Power BITableauCircanaNielsenMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Consumer-Packaged GoodsRetail DynamicsShopper BehaviorData-Driven Decision MakingCross-Functional Success

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own creation, production, and maintenance of recurring reports, including monthly Category Performance Scorecards, weekly retailer reports, and feature/promo trackers
Perform data preparation, validation, and reconciliation to ensure accuracy and consistency
Support ad-hoc data and analysis requests for Sales and Marketing
Conduct basic analysis to identify shopper trends, behaviors, and category growth opportunities
Support promotion performance reviews, assortment/line reviews, and innovation initiatives
Standardize reporting and analytics processes across business units and retailers
Document processes and best practices to improve efficiency and knowledge sharing
Partner with Sales and Marketing on customer meetings, category reviews, and strategic initiatives
Assist with adoption of advanced analytics platforms
Contribute to scalable analytics as the business expands through innovation and new retail partnerships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required in Business Administration, Marketing, Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field
1-3 years of professional experience; internships or co-ops in analytics, category management, retail, CPG, or market research preferred
Strong academic record with demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills through coursework or projects
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, core formulas, and charts
Comfort working with large data sets from multiple sources, including cleaning, standardizing, and combining data
Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to present data clearly and build compelling stories by linking insights to business context
Good written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain findings to non-technical stakeholders
Self-starter who takes initiative and works independently with minimal oversight
Collaborative team player eager to learn and contribute to cross-functional success
Genuine interest in consumer-packaged goods, retail dynamics, shopper behavior, and data-driven decision making
Must have reliable high-speed internet access
Regular use of a computer workstation is required
Must be willing to travel approximately once per month, potentially including overnight travel
Experience with syndicated retail data platforms such as Circana/Nielsen preferred
Familiarity with Power BI or Tableau preferred
Experience creating and delivering PowerPoint presentations preferred
Exposure to advanced Excel capabilities such as data modeling and macros preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
Paid time off (three-week minimum)
Medical, dental and vision starting day one
401(k) with employer match
Paid parental leave
Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
Bundle of joy benefit (years’ worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
Tuition assistance
Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
Remote work from a home office or other remote location
Reliable high-speed internet access for remote work
Professional development and continuous learning opportunities