SUMMARY OF POSITIONThe
Data Analyst - Category & Supplier Insights transforms syndicated POS data and demand signals into actionable intelligence that drives growth across retailers, brands, and SKUs. Reporting to the Director FP&A, this role partners closely with Sales to track real-time demand patterns, analyze performance trends, and translate data into clear recommendations that influence sales strategy, category decisions, and inventory management at both the warehouse and account level - ensuring the right product is in the right place, at the right time.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Data Analysis & Insights Development - Analyze syndicated POS data (Spins, Circana/IRI, Nielsen) across retailers, brands, categories, and SKUs. Extract, clean, and manage large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and performance drivers.
- Category & SKU Performance - Monitor and evaluate performance at the retailer, brand, and SKU level. Identify distribution gaps, velocity opportunities, and assortment optimization strategies.
- Strategic Recommendations - Translate insights into actionable recommendations for internal teams, retail partners, and brand stakeholders. Support category reviews, line reviews, and business planning with data-backed strategies.
- Reporting & Visualization - Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and presentations that clearly communicate key insights. Customize analyses for different audiences, including sales, marketing, and leadership teams.
- Collaboration - Partner with Sales, Category Management, and Marketing teams to align insights with business objectives. Support customer-facing presentations with data storytelling and strategic recommendations.
What You Will Bring:Required- Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Business, Marketing, Economics, or related field
- 2-5+ years of experience in data analytics, preferably in CPG, food distribution, or retail
- Strong experience with syndicated POS data (Spins, Circana/IRI, Nielsen, etc.)
- Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) preferred
- Strong analytical thinking with the ability to turn data into actionable insights
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills
Preferred- Experience working with retailer data portals
- Familiarity with category management principles
- SQL or data querying experience is a plus
What We Bring:Compensation - In accordance with Washington state law, in good-faith, the total annual compensation is estimated between
$70,000 and $140,000 (cumulative of base salary, bonus opportunities, and other perquisites), with final base salary determined by skills and experience.
Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage - Comprehensive insurance plans are available to eligible employees and their covered dependents.
Life Insurance - Peterson Company provides
$25,000 in employer-paid basic life insurance policy, with additional voluntary coverage options available
401(k) Retirement Plan - Employees may begin contributing after 30 days of employment. Peterson Company matches
approximately $0.30 per dollar up to 6% of eligible income. A dedicated financial partner is available to support investment education and planning.
