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C.A. FortuneCategory Analyst - Kroger
C.A. Fortune operates as a national consumer-centric integrated commerce agency that assists brands in succeeding at retail through sales strategy, in-store execution, full-service marketing, and digital…
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Category Analyst - Kroger at C.A. Fortune is a full-time role. Work arrangement: Hybrid. Location: Not specified. No salary is shown in this listing. It was posted on Oct 1, 2026. This listing is paused and not taking applications at the moment.
Job Description
C.A. Fortune operates as a national consumer-centric integrated commerce agency that assists brands in succeeding at retail through sales strategy, in-store execution, full-service marketing, and digital commerce. The organization aims to help companies of all sizes expand, compete, and lead within the marketplace.
The agency is currently hiring a Category Analyst to support client growth across Kroger. In this position, the professional will convert retailer, syndicated, shopper, and consumer datasets into actionable recommendations concerning pricing, promotion, assortment, distribution, merchandising, and shelf placement. The analyst will collaborate closely with Kroger Business Managers and the Insights team to deliver regular reporting, business reviews, category reviews, and new item presentations.
This hybrid position is located in Cincinnati, OH, and requires approximately 5% to 10% travel for team meetings and client presentations. The salary range is $60,000 to $70,000, determined by experience, skills, and qualifications. The role suits an individual who enjoys working with large datasets, possesses natural curiosity, and wants to identify both the root causes of business trends and future actions.
Responsibilities
- Analyze retailer point of sale, syndicated, and shopper information to spot trends and recommend actions regarding product placement, pricing, promotion, and distribution
- Build fact-based business reviews, category reviews, routine reports, and selling stories that turn data into clear insights
- Assist with account presentations centered on new items, assortment, distribution opportunities, shelf share, and performance
- Leverage Kroger-specific POS and shopper behavior data to create retailer-focused analyses
- Monitor sales, distribution, assortment, and merchandising metrics to spot performance gaps and address distribution voids
- Execute promotional and pricing evaluations to judge past performance and guide future planning
- Examine consumer and shopper data to comprehend purchase behavior and uncover client opportunities
- Collaborate with Kroger Business Managers to aid distribution priorities and sales objectives
- Design and maintain recurring analytical reports and resources for internal teams and clients
- Share program effectiveness learnings and best practices across the organization
- Handle multiple projects and deadlines with strong attention to detail
Requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to investigate root causes of business performance
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for data manipulation and presentation creation
- Familiarity with category management principles covering pricing, promotion, assortment, and placement
- Experience utilizing syndicated data platforms like Circana/IRI, NielsenIQ, or SPINS
- Effective communication skills to articulate complex analytical findings clearly
- Time-management skills to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a sales and insights team
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in marketing, business, analytics, economics, or a related field
- One or more years of analytical experience in CPG, retail, category management, or sales analytics
- Experience working with Kroger or supporting Kroger-related analytics
- Working knowledge of Kroger systems like Market 6/OnDemand and 84.51 Stratum
- Experience building category reviews, business reviews, or new-item analyses
- Familiarity with shopper or panel data use cases
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
- CPG background within a sales or analytical organization focused on natural, specialty food, or beverage items
- Knowledge of Kroger terminology, reporting periods, and processes
Core Skills
Benefits
- Paid time off and sick days
- 11 paid company holidays per year
- 1 floating holiday
- 2 paid volunteer days per year
- 3 months of fully paid parental leave regardless of gender
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid company life insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Summer hours featuring half-day Fridays from Memorial Day through Labor Day
- Work from home flexibility
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What is the location and remote status for this role?
This is a hybrid role based in Cincinnati, OH, with work from home flexibility and approximately 5 to 10 percent travel required for team meetings and client presentations.
What is the salary for the Category Analyst position?
The salary ranges from $60,000 to $70,000, determined based on experience, qualifications, and skills.
What experience is preferred for applicants?
The posting prefers candidates with a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least one year of analytical experience in CPG, retail, category management, or sales analytics.
What employment type is this position?
The posting does not explicitly state the employment type.
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