Shape retail decisions through shopper insights, syndicated data, and compelling category stories in Acosta’s hybrid Mississauga office.
This Category Analyst role requires three-plus years of Canadian CPG category management experience, preferably in food or grocery. You will transform complex category, shopper, retailer, and market information into business-ready recommendations. Your analysis will inform assortment, merchandising, shelving, pricing, promotions, and retail space.
Key Responsibilities: Identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities
Connect syndicated and retailer data sources
Tailor category stories for buyers, clients, and leaders
Guide assortment, merchandising, pricing, and promotion decisions




Keep presentations focused on decisions and outcomes
Requirements: Three-plus years of Canadian CPG category management experience
Business diploma, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience
Knowledge of Nielsen, Circana, Retail Link, LDIA, and Dunnhumby
Demonstrated ability to turn data into explicit recommendations
Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI skills
Bring retail analytics, shopper storytelling, and category management expertise to Acosta’s client and retail partner decisions.

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📌 Retail Category Insights Analyst (Ontario)
🏢 Acosta
📍 Ontario