Category Analyst in South Barrington, Illinois at PLTFRM Companies LLC

ABOUT PRESENCE

PRESENCE, a PLTFRM Company is a national, natural products broker and service provider that was born from a desire to work in a progressive, vibrant and environmentally conscious industry while building communicative partnerships with other like-minded companies.  

We are passionate about taking better care of the planet and ourselves, we have high energy, strong standards, strategic vision and are committed to making natural and organic products the standard again.  We love to learn, are on-trend and care about our teams and their well-being. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for a Category Analyst to turn retail and consumer data into insights that help our teams and brand partners make smarter decisions and drive category growth.

You’ll work with syndicated, retailer, and internal data to uncover trends and opportunities across assortment, pricing, promotions, distribution, and sales performance. You’ll help translate those findings into clear recommendations and compelling retailer presentations that support category and line reviews.

This role partners closely with Data Analytics, Brand Management, and retailer-facing teams and is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who loves working with data, solving problems, and learning how brands win at retail.

WHAT YOU’LL OWN

• Category & Retailer Reviews: Support the development of category reviews, line reviews, assortment recommendations, and retailer presentations by turning data into clear insights and opportunities.
• Data & Analysis: Collect, organize, and analyze data from sources including SPINS, Nielsen, Circana/IRI, retailer portals, and internal systems to identify trends across sales, distribution, pricing, promotions, and market share.
• Insights & Recommendations: Help translate data into actionable recommendations around assortment, new items, pricing, promotions, and category growth.
• Forecasting & Promotional Analysis: Support sales forecasting and pre- and post-promotional analysis, using historical performance and retailer trends to identify opportunities and key learnings.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Work closely with Data Analytics, Brand Management, and retailer-facing teams to understand account priorities, support category strategies, and prepare teams for retailer presentations.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• 1–3 years of experience in data analytics, category management, retail analytics, CPG, food brokerage, or a related field
• Experience working with retail or syndicated data such as SPINS, Circana/IRI, NIQ, 84.51°, Numerator, Market 6, Stratum, or similar platforms
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and working with large datasets
• Experience with PowerPoint and the ability to turn data into clear, easy-to-understand presentations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with curiosity about the story behind the numbers
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong communication skills and comfort collaborating across different teams
• Ability to work independently, ask good questions, and take ownership of your work
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Power Query, or Power Pivot is a plus
• Interest in natural products, CPG, brands, and the retail landscape is a plus

WHAT PRESENCE OFFERS

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Remote Work Environment
• 401K + Company match
• A high ownership, high performance, high collaboration culture
• The opportunity to work with leading consumer brands and shape the future of commerce

Benefits: Visit https://www.pmidpi.com/careers/ to learn more about our benefits

About Us: Visit https://www.pmidpi.com/our-culture/ to learn more about us