Category Analyst

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Category Analyst in San Marcos, CA.

Key Responsibilities: Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Analyze sales performance, pricing, and promotional data across key retail accounts
• Build and maintain retailer-specific reporting templates and dashboards
• Provide insights on trends, account performance, and opportunities for growth

Retail & Account Support:

• Support National Account Managers with data needed for retailer meetings and strategy
• Assist in tracking distribution, velocity, and promotional effectiveness across accounts
• Prepare materials for retailer reviews, including reporting packs and summaries

Forecasting & Business Insights:

• Contribute to sales forecasting and inventory planning through data analysis
• Identify gaps, risks, and opportunities related to product performance and supply
• Help inform pricing, trade spend, and category strategies

Process & Data Management:

• Standardize data processes and reporting structures across accounts
• Ensure accuracy and consistency in data used for internal and external reporting
• Work efficiently within Excel-based environments (no advanced systems required)

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with sales, operations, and leadership to align on reporting needs
• Support ad hoc analysis tied to new product launches, expansion, and retailer requests