We are looking for someone interested in diving into data extracting the story to help others see the benefit of databased decisionmaking who is an effective communicator able to drive insights into actions to improve business results. This includes mining multiple sources of data including syndicated data (NPD Technomics etc. deriving actionable insights and translating complex results into simple conclusions
You will present key insights that will educate and influence Business and Executive leadership to identify opportunities and drive profitable growth. With a combination of analytical expertise data and system knowledge and business acumen youll answer and anticipate critical business questions and opportunities and deliver critical insights to the business in ways that make significant impacts. You will drive strategic thinking on critical growth initiatives and lead analytics and design.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Define strategic analytical approach to execute critical projects lead advanced analytics and present key findings to business leaders
Own strategic recommendations from data analytics on product lifecycle management
Think outofthebox on creating and implementing new strategies driven by data
Drive continuous improvement projects to deliver meaningful insights based on strategic KPIs hypotheses and metrics
Collaborate with cross functional team of business leaders to define and influence category strategies through datadriven insights and advanced analytics
Work with leadership to frame business opportunities and develop appropriate analytic strategies
Lead problem solving sessions to develop analytical solutions that contribute to the overall profitability
Develop indepth business analytical and systems knowledge to improve or build analytical solutions approaches and business recommendations
Lead training and collaboration of cross functional stakeholders
Lead in the development of team culture mentoring other associates and development of skills and processes
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors Degree required (Business Computer Science or Analytics degree preferred) Masters degree a plus
4 years of relevant professional experience required
SKILLS:
Understanding of business value drivers and corresponding business impact
Strategic thinking skills (making complex decisions innovation dealing with ambiguity etc. as well as excellent analytic and quantitative skills
Problemsolving skills with proven ability to influence others across the organization
Selfmotivated individual who is comfortable working with diverse business scenarios handling multiple priorities and have a business & consultancy mindset while technically (data) savvy
Passion about discovering new things and ability to learn quickly
Good communication skills selfmotivated dynamic reciprocal and cando attitude
Data management and visualization skills / tools (SQL or Python Tableau PowerBI or similar)
Collaborative team player who can effectively work in a matrix/crossfunctional organization
Advanced Microsoft Office skills
Experience with syndicated data (NPD Technomics Nielsen IRI etc.
Project management capabilities preferred
Microsoft Dynamics 365 or other ERP experience preferred
Experience working in distribution retail or wholesale industry preferred
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