Senior Director, Market Insights & Analytics

Ornua (meaning new gold) is Irelands largest exporter of Irish dairy products proudly bringing the unique taste of Irish dairy to the world since 1961.

Are you a Senior Director of Market Insights & Analytics looking for the challenge of taking a mission driven organization to its next level of success

Ornua is actively seeking a Senior Director of Market Insights & Analytics to join the Ornua Family as we continue our growth trajectory. This position will build and lead a highperforming team that shapes how our business sees the market drives growth and makes decisions elevating our competitive advantage by translating consumer category and performance data into clear strategic direction. A key enabler of our highly ambitious growth strategy the Senior Director of Market Insights & Analytics brings deep expertise in insights and advanced analyticspaired with strong crossfunctional influenceto guide intelligent decisions across Marketing Sales Innovation and Finance.

WHY THIS ROLE IS VALUABLE

Serving as the enterprise hub for market intelligence this role embeds analytics into brand strategy innovation planning and commercial execution. The Senior Director will develop and lead a highperforming team responsible for building nextgen measurement tools modernizing reporting driving research programs and leading forecasting and modeling that inform longrange strategy.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

You will bring a highly visible handson leadership approach partnering closely with senior executives to spot growth opportunities refine strategic plans and guide investment decisions in a fastmoving consumerfocused environment. You excel at translating complex insights for VP and Csuite stakeholders and driving alignment across teams. You also foster a culture of curiosity analytical rigor and datadriven decisionmaking that strengthens performance across the organization.

At Ornua success is not just about what you do its how you do it. You demonstrate our values by seeking new ideas making things happen showing care for your teammates being your authentic self and achieving great things together.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in business data science or related field of study required; advanced degree such as MBA or relevant certifications strongly preferred.
• 10 years of progressive leadership experience across Insights Analytics Consumer Research or Strategy in an FMCG company or agency.
• Proven experience leading teams and developing talent at a manager/director level.
• Significant hands-on expertise with syndicated data (Nielsen IRI/Circana SPINS) measurement frameworks forecasting models and qual/quant methodologies.
• Strong ability to influence executive level decision makers and guide strategic discussions in a way that educates and informs.
• Ability to lift insights into compelling stories taking complex information and translating into clear persuasive recommendations.
• Experience implementing analytics transformation initiatives.

WHY ORNUA

Ornua is a purpose-driven values-led co-operative creating value for Irish dairy farming families through our global operations. With 10 business units 16 production facilities and in-market teams across the world we operate through two divisions Ornua Foods which markets our iconic consumer brands including Kerrygold and Pilgrims Choice and Ornua Ingredients which provides innovative customized dairy ingredient solutions to our customers.

• Our Values lie at the core of everything we do. Our five values encourage us to Seek and Embrace New Ideas Make It Happen Be Our True Selves Show You Care and Achieve Great Things Together.
• We invest in our people and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Career progression opportunities including global mobility.
• Comprehensive benefits with region-specific offerings.
• Dynamic Working policy supporting flexible hours and hybrid work options.

PAY RANGE: $160500 - $200000

This range represents the overall market pay rate for candidates who meet the necessary qualifications and experience requirements for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience education and performance.

TOTAL REWARDS

Total Rewards at Ornua Foods North America will include a competitive salary and annual bonus scheme. The following are a list of other benefits you can avail of: low employee contribution for Medical Vision and Dental benefits cover; 401k; Paid Time Off; Maternity Leave (20 weeks); Parental Leave; Flexible working; Fitness Reimbursement; Charity Donation; Complimentary Kerrygold products; Free car parking and secure bicycle storage; Free healthy snacks and drinks in the office; Reward & Recognition program; Volunteering opportunities; Long Service Awards.

Would you like to make an impact Apply today!

Ornua is an equal opportunity qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran status disability status or genetic committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you requirean accommodationto complete the application or interview process please contactOrnuaPeople Services at or

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