Category Analyst - Kroger

What We Do C.A. Fortune is a national consumer-centric integrated commerce agency built to help brands win at retail. We deliver sales strategy, in-store execution, full-service marketing, and digital commerce through a single, fully integrated partner. Our capabilities span the full shelf: from getting brands on it, to getting them off it. We’re passionate, energetic, and deeply motivated by one thing: helping brands win over customers and consumers. We bring together sales experts, marketers, e-commerce specialists, data analysts, and creatives. Different backgrounds, one mission. Who We Are C.A. Fortune is built on the belief that great people build great brands. We're a national consumer-centric integrated commerce agency. We show up every day to help brands of all sizes grow, compete, and lead. From emerging challengers to established market leaders, we bring the sales horsepower, marketing firepower, and integrated thinking to move the needle at retail. The best brands are built by the best people. Come build with us. Overview of the Role The Category Analyst - Kroger will support the development and delivery of analytics and insights designed to help our clients grow their businesses across Kroger. This role will turn retailer, syndicated, shopper, and consumer data into clear, actionable recommendations across pricing, promotion, distribution, assortment, merchandising, and shelf placement. Working closely with our Kroger Business Managers and Insights team, the Category Analyst will support recurring reporting, business reviews, category reviews, new item presentations, and other strategic analyses. The ideal candidate is naturally curious, comfortable working with large datasets, and able to move beyond reporting what happened to help identify why it happened and what we should do next. Location : Hybrid - Cincinnati, OH Salary : $60,000-$70,000, based on experience, qualifications, and skills Travel : Approximately 5-10% for client presentations and team meetings What You’ll Do at C.A. Fortune Analyze retailer POS, syndicated, shopper, and other data sources to identify trends, opportunities, and recommended actions across product, placement, pricing, promotion, and distribution. Develop fact-based business reviews, category reviews, topline reporting, and selling stories that translate data into clear insights and recommendations. Support account presentations related to new items , assortment, distribution opportunities, share of shelf, merchandising, and business performance. Utilize Kroger-specific systems and data, including POS and shopper behavior data, to develop retailer-specific analyses and recommendations. Track and monitor sales, distribution, assortment, and merchandising performance and identify opportunities to address distribution voids and quantify opportunity gaps. Conduct promotional and pricing analyses to help evaluate performance and inform future planning. Analyze shopper and consumer information to better understand purchase behavior and identify opportunities for our clients. Partner closely with Kroger Business Managers to support distribution priorities, sales opportunities, client needs, and retailer initiatives. Create, maintain , and improve recurring analytical tools, reporting, and resources that allow teams to quickly understand business performance, market trends, and opportunities. Assist in developing presentations and storylines that clearly communicate findings and recommendations to internal teams, clients, and retailer partners. Evaluate program effectiveness and share relevant learnings and best practices across the organization. Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. What You Should Bring to the Table Bachelor's degree in business , Marketing, Analytics, Economics, or a related field preferred. 1+ years of experience in CPG, retail, category management, sales analytics, business analytics, or a related anal…

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