Category Analyst

A specialist food manufacturer based in Somerset is seeking a Category Analyst to join its growing team. This is a remote role, offering an exciting opportunity to work with major UK supermarket retailers while benefiting from in-depth training and career progression. The business is committed to developing future leaders, making this an excellent role for an ambitious individual looking to advance their career.

The Role

Reporting to the Category Manager, the Category Analyst will play a key role in driving category performance. The successful candidate will analyse EPOS data and shopper insight tools such as Kantar, IRI, or Nielsen to identify opportunities for growth. They will work closely with retail partners, providing data-driven recommendations on range, pricing, and promotional strategies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Analyse and interpret EPOS, Kantar, IRI, or Nielsen data to generate actionable insights.
2. Develop category strategies that drive performance with supermarket retailers.
3. Collaborate with the Category Manager to deliver best-in-class recommendations.
4. Build strong relationships with retail partners, influencing decisions through data-led insights.
5. Monitor shopper trends, competitor activity, and market performance to identify new opportunities.
6. Work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and NPD teams to maximise commercial success.
7. A unique part of this role will be Demand Planning, this part of the role can be taught and will take up roughly 1 day a month of your time.

Key Requirements

1. Experience working with FMCG products, preferably in food or drink.
2. A strong understanding of EPOS data and shopper insight tools (Kantar, IRI, Nielsen, or similar).
3. Commercial awareness with the ability to translate data into strategic recommendations.
4. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
5. Ambitious and keen to progress within a company that develops future leaders.

What’s on Offer?

1. Salary up to £40K.
2. Fully remote role with occasional travel. (expensed)
3. Structured training and development to support career growth.
4. The opportunity to work with a fast-growing, specialist food brand.
5. A clear path to leadership, with the company actively seeking to develop future managers.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Category Analyst looking to make an impact in a progressive and forward-thinking food business.