Space Planning Analyst (CPG)
Acosta is a part of Acosta Group, specializing in retail sales services, digital strategy, and business intelligence. They are seeking a Space Planning Analyst to provide analytical support for category management and sales projects, utilizing various data sources to generate insights and assist in decision-making processes.
Responsibilities
- Provide analytical support for category management and sales projects and initiatives utilizing various CPG and Retailer data sources and tools
- Responsible for quality control of data sources and ensuring accuracy of deliverables, often requiring engagement with other BI associates and data/tool vendors
- Build and update weekly and monthly dashboards and provide insights
- Participate in the development of sales presentations incorporating syndicated data and other sources of data that address business issues
- Work closely with business managers to ensure quality results are delivered
- Keep abreast of clients KPIs, strategies, innovation, and other important information
Skills
- 1+ years of related work experience
- Demonstrate an intermediate degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications including Excel and PowerPoint
- Demonstrates a drive for results, pursuing assigned tasks with energy and a desire to achieve
- Able to understand and apply basic math and CPG principles in achievement of assigned work
- Effectively communicate and interact with others and work effectively within a team
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Knowledge of Power BI and advanced macros would be a strong asset
- Experience with retailer POS, syndicated data, and/or category/space management tools would be an asset
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