Carlyle Group

Sr. Category Analyst (CPG)

Carlyle Group • $80K — $100K *
San Francisco, CA 94112In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent related work experience
  • 1-3 years of relevant experience
  • Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Windows applications
  • Experience with syndicated data and space management tools
  • Strong communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Conduct analytical analysis and provide insights for category management projects
  • Utilize retailer POS and NielsenIQ/Circana data sources for reporting
  • Create category presentations that address business issues
  • Collaborate with CPG Category Management and Space Technology teams
  • Stay updated on client's KPIs and innovative strategies
  • Build relationships with clients to understand retail deliverables

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with 3 days in-office
  • Opportunity for professional development
  • Work closely with innovative teams
  • Gain experience in a data-rich environment
  • Engage in high impact projects with direct client interactions
Full Job Description
Job Description

This #Hybrid position requires 3 days in the office.

You will perform a valuable role in support of the sales team and build a strong partnership with our clients.

Conducting high-qualityanalysis and synthesis of multi-source data to evaluate item performance, assortment planning, and store clustering through the modular process, while leveraging effective communication & influencing orchestrate action.

Responsibilities

  • Provide analytical analysis, insights, and recommendations for category management projects and initiatives utilizing retailer POS and NielsenIQ/Circana (IRI) data sources and reporting tools.
  • System tools required: Retailer POS, Circana (IRI)/NielsenIQ
  • Strong analytics, insights, presentation, and storytelling skills
  • Participate in the development of category presentations incorporating syndicated data and other sources of data that address business issues
  • Work closely with CPG Category Management and Space Technology teams to ensure quality results are delivered
  • Keep abreast of client's KPIs, strategies, innovation, and other important information.
  • Leverage relationships with clients to understand key retailer deliverables, category strategies, and project timelines.
  • Category Analyst/Manager Certification is a plus.


Qualifications

Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Related work experience may be substituted for the educational requirement

Work Experience Requirements:

1 - 3 years related experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:
  • Demonstrate an advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, VB, and advanced macro's.
  • Experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools.
  • Clearly and concisely communicate relevant information.
  • Identify and leverage relevant data to diagnose situations and identify potential solutions
  • Effectively and independently conduct data mining utilizing CPG math concepts and tools.


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About Carlyle Group

The Carlyle Group is a global investment firm that specializes in private equity, credit, and real estate investments. The firm was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Carlyle manages more than $230 billion in assets across 389 investment vehicles as of December 31, 2020. The firm's private equity investments span a wide range of industries, including aerospace and defense, consumer and retail, energy and power, healthcare, and technology, media and telecommunications. Carlyle has offices in 22 countries and employs more than 1,800 people worldwide.
Learn more about Carlyle Group
Size
1,850 employees
Market Cap
$10.6 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$348.2 million
Founded
1987
5 Year Trend
+31%
Revenue
$2.9 billion
NASDAQ
CG
* Ladders Estimates

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