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 transparent 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.

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