Category & Data Analyst Bentonville, Arkansas In-house position

Scosche is seeking a highly analytical data-driven Senior Category & Data Insights Analyst to support our Walmart business by transforming complex data into strategic insights that directly impact sales performance category growth and decision-making.

This role combines the advanced analytical responsibilities of a Senior Financial/Business Analyst with the specialized category insights expertise required to leverage Walmarts Scintilla platform Circana and other syndicated data tools. This position will be in our Bentonville Arkansas office.

Role Objectives

Turn Scintilla Circana and financial data into actionable insights that support the Walmart account strategy.

Provide category recommendations forecasting support and performance reporting to internal teams and leadership.

Build alignment across Marketing Sales Finance and Operations to drive data-based decision-making and optimize performance.

Essential Functions

• Category Insights & Scintilla Analytics
• Leverage Scintilla Circana and other syndicated data sources to analyze category competition and consumer trends.
• Translate findings into strategic category recommendations for Scosches Walmart business.
• Develop category scorecards dashboards and reporting tools that highlight KPIs and business drivers.
• Provide monthly quarterly and ad-hoc insights to support retail execution forecasting and strategic planning.
• Partner with the Walmart sales team to develop data-supported selling narratives and presentations.

Financial & Business Analysis

• Build and maintain detailed financial and performance models supporting forecasting profitability analysis and KPI tracking.
• Conduct revenue/margin analysis variance analysis and risk/opportunity assessments.
• Integrate data from financial systems syndicated sources and operational databases to produce unified insights.
• Support budgeting planning and business review processes with clear concise reporting.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work collaboratively with Sales Marketing Finance and Operations to align category insights with business objectives.
• Partner with leadership to prepare presentations and executive-level narratives that connect insights to business strategy.
• Maintain strong communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accuracy alignment and impact.

Data Visualization & Reporting

• Develop visually compelling dashboards and presentations using Excel Power BI Tableau or similar tools.
• Enhance KPI reporting tools in partnership with Sales Analytics and IT.
• Own several highly visible processes ensuring timely and accurate updates for leadership.
• Continuous Improvement
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes enhance data quality and improve analytical capabilities.
• Stay current on category trends Walmart data tools and retail analytics methodologies.
• Support broader company initiatives with ad-hoc modeling research and project support.

Required Experience & Skills

• Bachelors degree in Business Analytics Finance Marketing Data Science or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in category management financial analysis business analytics or CPG retail insights.
• Experience with Scintilla Circana Retail Link Luminate or 84.51 preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills; proficiency with Power BI Tableau or data visualization tools.
• Strong analytical and storytelling capabilitiesable to translate data into compelling business narratives.
• Prior experience supporting Walmart or large national retailers strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
• Travel required: customer meetings internal reviews industry events.
• Will work in our Bentonville Arkansas office. No relocation offered.

Why Join Scosche

We offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program including medical dental and vision coverage; company-paid life insurance; paid vacation; and a 401(k) plan.

Scosche is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.