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5-hour ENERGY® · 1 day ago

Category Analyst

5-hour ENERGY is looking for a skilled Category Analyst who will support the Category Management and Sales Teams by analyzing consumer and category data to provide business insights and recommendations. The role involves data analysis, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to improve sales, operational efficiency, and profitability.

Energy
Hiring Manager
Trista Plawecki
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Responsibilities

Data Analysis, Interpretation and Application to Insights
Performs weekly/monthly reporting and dashboards that enable Sales and Category leadership to quickly understand market trends and opportunities
Project work will include analytics related to topline reporting, sales reviews, category line reviews, overall business trends, merchandising, assortment, pricing and promotions, and shelving across the omnichannel landscape
Provide regular sales updates with an assessment of brand, category, and competitive issues/opportunities
Identify and validate opportunities within a given category, market or division using customer POS, syndicated data, category roles, competitive pricing, frequency reports, elasticity reports, market data, eCommerce data, and other sources
Assisting with new item processing (images, specs, etc.) with Circana
Evaluate past performance of trade and marketing activity to optimize ROI and operational efficiency
Assist in Data Visualization and developing storylines and presentations to effectively communicate category findings both internally and externally
Collaborate cross functionally with other category management team members, sales, sales operations, marketing, and eCommerce
Other duties as assigned or necessary

Qualification

Data AnalysisSyndicated DataMicrosoft ExcelData VisualizationConsumer Products ExperienceProject ManagementCommunication Skills

Required

1 - 3 years of analytical experience in Consumer Products Goods, retail or other related industry experience
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Management, Finance, Data Analytics or equivalent experience
Experience with syndicated data (Circana), customer card/POS data, and their application and knowledge of consumer panel data preferred
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Expert level Excel with experience using tools such as VLOOKUP, Index Match, Advanced conditional formatting, Pivot Tables/charts and reporting, Macros and VBA, and Data simulations
Ability to manage multiple projects, work within timelines
Strong attention to detail, quantitative, analytical, and organizational skills
Solid communication skills to include verbal, presentation, and written capabilities
Excellent project management and problem-solving skills

Preferred

Graduate level education in Business, Marketing, Management, Finance, Data Analytics or equivalent experience
This position requires limited (10%) travel
Experience with Power BI or other data visualizations software is preferred
Experience with POG software a plus

Company

5-hour ENERGY®

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