Category Analyst Space Planning

5 days ago

Toronto ON, Toronto Census Division, ON; Ontario, Canada Acosta, Inc. Full-time

Turn category and shopper data into decisions as an Acosta Category Analyst, working hybrid from Mississauga three days weekly. Use JDA Space Planning and storytelling.

This Category Analyst role focuses on Canadian CPG, preferably food and grocery. You will connect Nielsen, Circana, Retail Link, LDIA, Dunnhumby, and other sources. Your analysis will support category strategy, assortment, shelving, pricing, promotions, and retail space decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyze category, shopper, retailer, and market data
  • Build connected category views using syndicated data sources
  • Develop category reviews with actionable recommendations
  • Build and analyze planograms in JDA Space Planning
  • Present insights to teams, clients, and retail partners

Requirements:

  • Three or more years of Category Management experience
  • Canadian CPG experience, preferably food or grocery
  • Required hands-on JDA Space Planning experience
  • Strong storytelling and recommendation development capability
  • Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI skills

Apply category analytics, planogram expertise, and clear storytelling to guide Acosta clients and retail partners from Mississauga.

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