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Advantage Solutions lists this Sr Category Analyst opportunity in matthews, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Sr Category Analyst
Job Locations
US-NC-Matthews
Primary Posting Location : City
Matthews
Primary Posting Location : State/Province
NC
Primary Posting Location : Postal Code
28105
Primary Posting Location : Country
US
Requisition ID
Position Type
Full Time
Category
Category Management, Insights and Planning
Minimum
USD $47,500.00/Yr.
Maximum
USD $63,500.00/Yr.
Summary
Assortment Analyst - Shape What Shows Up on the Shelf
Do you love finding patterns in data, solving space puzzles, and knowing that your work directly shapes what shoppers see when they walk down an aisle? If you're analytical, curious, and energized by cross-department collaboration, this role is built for you.
We're one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies, helping top food and consumer packaged goods brands get their products into the hands - and carts - of shoppers everywhere. As an Assortment Analyst, you'll be at the center of the strategy that decides what goes on the shelf, where, and why.
What You'll Do
Drive assortment strategy. Own key deliverables on brand timelines, partnering with multiple departments to bring assortments to life.
Tailor solutions market by market. Work alongside Category Managers to adapt assortments for regional needs, local items, and unique store clusters - all while staying within national guardrails.
Turn data into decisions. Flag data errors to the right teams and deliver sharp assortment analytics that support smarter business calls.
Solve real space challenges. Help Category Managers navigate store space limitations with creative, effective solutions.
Keep improving the process. Monitor store scanning, evaluate performance at every step, and dig into post-reset analysis to see what's actually working.
What You Bring
A Bachelor's degree, or equivalent job-related experience
4-6 years of experience with Planograms or Floorplans
Experience with analysis in a professional setting
Merchandising experience? Great - but not required
A sharp eye for detail and a genuine curiosity about solving problems
The ability to thrive under deadlines without losing your organization or your cool
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams
Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
What the Day-to-Day Looks Like
This is primarily an office-based role - no heavy travel, no long days on your feet. You'll spend most of your time at a desk, working with data, spreadsheets, and cross-functional partners, with occasional light lifting (up to 10 lbs). If you want a role where your analytical thinking has visible, real-world impact, this is it.
Why This Role
You'll have the chance to influence decisions that matter, work with people across the organization, and grow your expertise in space planning and category strategy. If you're intellectually curious, detail-driven, and want a role where insight turns into action, we'd love to meet you.
Ready to turn data into shelf-ready strategy? Apply today.
Responsibilities
The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for achieving deliverables according to brand timeline for Assortment creation including partnering with other departments on said deliverables.
Assist Category Managers in tailoring assortment specific to each market, accommodating regional/local items, unique clusters and assessing set sizes, while following national guardrails.
Responsible for reporting data errors to the appropriate party for resolution, and providing assortment analytics to appropriate supporting departments.
Assist category Managers in understanding store space limitations and develop innovative solutions to meet companies' objectives.
Responsible for monitoring store scanning, and continuously evaluating each step in the process for opportunity, even providing pos-reset analysis to check on the implemented changes performance.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports
- This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports
Indirect Reports
- This position may have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports
Travel and/or Driving Requirements
- Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job
Minimum Qualifications
The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job
Education Level: (Required): Bacehlors Degree or equivalent job-related experience
Field of Study/Area of Experience:
4-6 years of experience with Planograms or Floorplans
Experience with analysis in a professional setting
Experience in merchandising is a plus
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Possesses a knowledge of industry products and an understanding of space planning processes Collaborates effectively across departments and customer teams
Thrives in deadline-driven environment
Highly organized, reliable, and skilled in drawing insights to influence decisions and drive results
Excellent communication abilities
Well-organized and strong attention to detail and accuracy
Intellectually curious, eager to problem solve, and a quick learner
Microsoft Office experience : Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Environmental & Physical Requirements
Office / Sedentary Requirements
Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
Important Information
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of associates so classified.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law.
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