Acosta Group

Sr Category Insights Manager (CPG)

Acosta Group  •  Rogers, AR (Hybrid)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

#Hybrid 3 days in our office on Pinnicale Hills Parkway in Rogers, AR

The Senior Category Manager is a client‑facing analytics partner who works with Account Teams and client leadership to identify inventory, supply chain, and sales opportunities, translating data into actionable insights

You will deliver forward‑looking analysis, decision‑ready dashboards, and recommendations that improve inventory health, supply flow, and sales performance.

  • Client‑Facing Analytics & Strategic Enablement

    • Partner with Account Managers and clients to translate data into actionable insights that guide inventory, supply chain, and shipment decisions.

  • Inventory & On‑Shelf Availability (OSA) Analytics

    • Analyze store‑ and DC‑level inventory signals to identify OSA, out‑of‑stock, phantom, and excess inventory risks, and communicate insights that enable timely corrective action.

  • Supply Chain & Purchase Order Tracking

    • Monitor purchase orders across quantities, ship windows, and DC delivery timing to identify forecast and demand misalignment and surface supply risks early.

  • Sales & Shipment Opportunity Identification

    • Analyze brand‑level sales relative to inventory and supply to identify demand‑driven shipment opportunities tied to promotions, features, and inventory constraints.

  • Client‑Ready Dashboards (Scintilla & Power BI)

    • Design and maintain Power BI dashboards using Scintilla data to surface inventory health, sales vs. forecast, and supply flow, ensuring dashboards are intuitive, scalable, and structured for direct client consumption

  • Account Manager Partnership & Client Engagement

    • Partner closely with Account Managers to prepare for client meetings, interpret analytical outputs, and communicate insights confidently through structured data storytelling that connects findings to clear business implications and recommended next steps

  • Insight Leadership & Analytical Standards

    • Provide analytical leadership by ensuring insights are clear, sound, and decision‑focused

    • Establish high standards that position Business Intelligence as a strategic partner

Education and Work Experience

  • High School Diploma/GED

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience); Category Management certification preferred
  • 3+ years of experience in Category Management, CPG Analytics, or a related field
  • Strong knowledge of CPG category fundamentals and syndicated data
  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; Power BI or data visualization experience a plus
  • Proven ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations
  • Strong communication and stakeholder partnership skills

Physical Abilities: Seeing - Color Perception - Touching

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Acosta Group

About Acosta Group

Acosta Group fuses storied expertise, unmatched connectivity and advanced insight to accelerate brand growth – everywhere you sell. Our collective of the most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies is reimagining how people connect with brands at every point in the consumer journey.

Comprised of Acosta, ActionLink, CORE Foodservice, CROSSMARK, Mosaic, Premium Retail Services and Product Connections, Acosta Group understands and anticipates evolving consumer needs, fueling accelerated performance to connect tomorrow's commerce today. The collective delivers end-to-end solutions, including headquarter sales services, omnichannel retail solutions, assisted sales and training, integrated marketing, foodservice sales enablement and culinary solutions, and the most advanced data and insights.

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Le groupe Acosta Group rassemble une expertise reconnue, une connectivité inégalée et des connaissances fines pour accélérer la croissance des marques - partout où vous êtes commercialisé. Notre collectif des agences de vente au détail, de marketing et de restauration les plus fiables réinvente la façon dont les gens se connectent aux marques à chaque étape du parcours du consommateur.

Composé d'Acosta, d'ActionLink, de CORE Foodservice, de CROSSMARK, de Mosaic, de Premium Retail Services et de Product Connections, le groupe Acosta Group comprend et anticipe les besoins en constante évolution des consommateurs, stimulant ainsi les performances accélérées pour connecter le commerce de demain dès aujourd'hui. Le collectif offre des solutions holistiques, y compris des services de vente externalisée, des solutions omnicanales de vente au détail, des ventes assistées et de la formation, du marketing intégré, des solutions de vente pour la restauration et la cuisine, ainsi que les données et les connaissances les plus avancées, et l’expertise nécessaire pour extraire la valeur de tous ces outils.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Jacksonville, Florida
Year Founded
Unknown
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