Category Analyst

Kforce Inc.

San Marcos, CA(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$30–$35
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Consumer Packaged Goods, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Processing, Detail Oriented, Financial Analysis, Financial Trend Analysis, Food and Beverage Industry, Forecasting, Inventory Planning, Leadership, Legal, Microsoft Excel, Organizational Skills, Partner Sales, Performance Analysis, Pivot Tables, Pricing, Process Management, Product/Service Launch, Reporting Dashboards, Retail, Retail Strategy, Risk Analysis, Sales Analysis, Sales Forecasting, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Startup
LOCATION
San Marcos, CA(remote)
POSTED
2 days ago
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Category Analyst in San Marcos, CA. Key Responsibilities: Data Analysis & Reporting:
  • Analyze sales performance, pricing, and promotional data across key retail accounts
  • Build and maintain retailer-specific reporting templates and dashboards
  • Provide insights on trends, account performance, and opportunities for growth
Retail & Account Support:
  • Support National Account Managers with data needed for retailer meetings and strategy
  • Assist in tracking distribution, velocity, and promotional effectiveness across accounts
  • Prepare materials for retailer reviews, including reporting packs and summaries
Forecasting & Business Insights:
  • Contribute to sales forecasting and inventory planning through data analysis
  • Identify gaps, risks, and opportunities related to product performance and supply
  • Help inform pricing, trade spend, and category strategies
Process & Data Management:
  • Standardize data processes and reporting structures across accounts
  • Ensure accuracy and consistency in data used for internal and external reporting
  • Work efficiently within Excel-based environments (no advanced systems required)
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Partner with sales, operations, and leadership to align on reporting needs
  • Support ad hoc analysis tied to new product launches, expansion, and retailer requests

Requirements:

  • 2+ years of experience in data analysis, sales analytics, or category analysis
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis) (Michael Walsh/OneNote)
  • Experience supporting retail-facing teams or accounts
  • Ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in CPG, food and beverage, or retail analytics
  • Exposure to grocery/mass retail environments (e.g., Walmart, Kroger, Whole Foods, H-E-B)
  • Experience working in a startup or lean team environment

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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About the Company

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Kforce Inc.

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1962
WEBSITE
http://www.kforce.com/