Business Analyst

Summary Description of this Position:

The Business Analyst is responsible for providing analytic support for the Acosta team. This includes supporting internal Acosta driven initiatives including category reviews, new item presentations, scorecards, assortment/shelving, price/promotion and ad-hoc analytics. The analyst will interact with the Acosta teams and directly with Acosta sales associates relating to successful completion of projects and initiatives.

The incumbent(s) in this position should exhibit the following ACOSTA values:

People Minded – Must show dignity and respect to all people

Integrity – Must exemplify the highest degree of ethical behavior

Results Oriented – Must show passion, pride and commitment to succeed

Trust – Must be honest, sincere and confident

Teamwork – Must build trusting relationships

Innovation – Must progress through a combination of creativity, common sense and vision

Balance – Must maintain an optimistic attitude and keep perspective on what is important in life

Some Essential Functions of this Position:

• Organizes and analyzes data from available data sources including IRI, Nielsen, Spectra, POS data, Nielsen Homescan and others to support Acosta projects and initiatives.
• As directed, create analysis presentations to support projects.
• Provide data and analysis in support of Acosta initiatives and projects.
• Communicate with Acosta project directors and Acosta sales associates on status of projects.
• Participate and support the development of new tools and systems.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Experience Requirement:

Must have college degree or experience in marketing/retail analysis (or previous experience as an Analyst) with specific knowledge of IRI and/or AC Nielsen systems or other data gathering systems and their uses in creating reports preferred.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability Requirements:

• Must be computer literate with a degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications including spreadsheets, word processing, graphics, e-mail, database management, and prefer experience with AC Nielsen NITRO, Spectra, and IRI’s XLerate.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with others. Must be able to operate a calculator, computer, printer, telephone and copy machine.
• Must be able to make presentations coupled with excellent written and verbal communication skills.