[Remote] Analyst – Category & Commercial Analytics
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Verde Farms is a fast-growing, mission-driven food company redefining the beef industry. The Analyst will play a key role in accelerating growth by turning data into insights that influence internal decisions, customer impact, and business performance.
Responsibilities
- Translate syndicated (IRI/Circana, Nielsen) and internal data into actionable insights that drive category growth, assortment strategy, pricing, and promotional effectiveness
- Develop clear, compelling, and insight-led sales narratives that strengthen retailer conversations and support high-impact customer presentations
- Partner with Sales and Marketing to support line reviews, customer strategy development, and go-to-market execution
- Serve as a strategic thought partner to cross-functional teams (Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Production), using data to inform key business decisions and identify opportunities for growth and efficiency
- Support the S&OP process through demand forecasting, performance tracking, and trend analysis to improve forecast accuracy and alignment
- Support the CEO with various ad hoc analysis projects for both customers and investors
- Evaluate trade spending and promotional performance, delivering ROI insights and recommendations to optimize investment decisions
- Design and maintain dashboards, tools, and reporting that enhance visibility in business performance and enable faster decision-making
- Manage relationships with external data providers and internal stakeholders to ensure data integrity, consistency, and best-in-class analytics utilization
- Track and improve core business KPIs, including forecast accuracy, inventory turns, fill rates, margin performance, and promotional ROI
Skills
- 1–3 years of experience in analytics, category management, or insights within CPG, retail, or a related industry
- Hands-on experience with syndicated data platforms (IRI/Circana, Nielsen) and a strong understanding of how to apply insights to real-world business decisions
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's in Analytics, Business, Economics, or a related field preferred
- Advanced Excel skills, including Power Query and experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI); ability to build clear, intuitive reporting
- Advanced database skills, including SQL proficiency and Python proficiency
- Strong analytical mindset with ability to move beyond the data—connecting insights to business implications and recommendations
- Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with experience building presentations and influencing both internal and external stakeholders
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Self-starter with a high level of ownership, curiosity, and a bias for action
- Panel data experience preferred (Numerator, IRI Panel, Nielsen Panel, etc.)
- Experience working in or supporting manufacturing, supply chain, or S&OP environments strongly preferred
Benefits
- Excellent health benefits
- Generous PTO policy and holidays
- 401(K) with match
- Supportive, engaging work environment
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