Job Description Summary:

The Director, Strategic Insights & Analytics is a pivotal role within our North America Operating Unit, designed for a leader who can transform complex, multi-source data into actionable recommendations that shape enterprise decisions and unlock new business opportunities.

This position demands strategic thinking coupled with advanced analytical expertise. You will independently lead high-impact analytical workstreams focused on assessing marketplace dynamics, understanding consumer behavior, and guiding commercial priorities. Acting as a thought partner to senior leadership, you will transform ambiguous business questions into structured solutions and build compelling narratives that translate insights into action. If you have a passion for analytics, innovation, and influencing business direction through data-driven storytelling, this role provides the opportunity to create meaningful business impact while shaping the future of Coca-Cola in North America.

What You'll Do for Us

Strategic Thinking & Business Impact:

• Apply structured problem-solving and strategic analysis to frame key business questions, connect insights across functions, and generate actionable recommendations.
• Monitor macro trends, consumer behavior, and competitive activity to anticipate risk and inform business strategies.
• Utilize scenario planning and predictive frameworks to evaluate alternatives and guide leadership decisions.

Advanced Analytics & Insight Generation:

• Own analytical workstreams that integrate diverse internal datasets and third-party sources-consumer panels, syndicated data, transactional records-to produce performance insights and growth strategies.
• Apply advanced methods, including AI-enabled analytics and forecasting tools, to accelerate data processing and improve predictive accuracy.
• Evaluate emerging datasets, methodologies, and external solutions to ensure quality and scalability of insights.
• Translate findings into practical recommendations supported by measurable KPIs and quantifiable outcomes.

Executive Storytelling & Influence:

• Develop clear, compelling executive presentations and data visualizations that articulate insights with strategic relevance.
• Influence senior stakeholders through insight-driven recommendations, aligning priorities and enabling informed decision-making.
• Build collaborative partnerships with Marketing, Category, Finance, RGM, and Commercial teams to ensure integration of insights across business processes.

Project/Stakeholder Leadership:

• Manage complex projects from definition through delivery, driving timelines, stakeholder engagement, and prioritization across competing initiatives.
• Ensure alignment between analytical outputs and enterprise objectives while maintaining a proactive approach in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Analytics, Statistics, Marketing, Finance, Data Science, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in strategy, decision sciences, consumer insights, business intelligence, or consulting in consumer-packaged goods, retail, beverage, or related sectors.
• Expertise in managing large-scale, highly granular datasets; proficiency with syndicated sources (IRI, Nielsen), customer analytics, and consumer research tools.
• Proven ability to assess data quality, understand sampling methodologies, and integrate multiple data streams into cohesive narratives.
• Familiarity with generative AI applications and AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor) for automation and analytical acceleration.
• Advanced knowledge of analytical platforms and visualization tools; strong SQL/Excel skills for data management and interpretation.
• Exceptional ability to communicate insights through executive-ready deliverables, compelling storytelling, and fact-based recommendations.
• Strong collaboration skills with experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing without direct authority.
• Intellectual curiosity and adaptability with demonstrated capacity to manage ambiguity and competing priorities with urgency and discipline.

What We'll Do for You

• Provide opportunities to lead enterprise-impacting projects that shape Coca-Cola's growth strategy and commercial priorities.
• Equip you with advanced analytics platforms and emerging AI technologies to accelerate insight generation and decision quality.
• Offer exposure to senior leadership and integrated business teams, positioning you as a trusted advisor on strategic initiatives.
• Support continuous development with a culture of learning, innovation, and opportunity for advancement in an evolving business landscape.

The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Skills:
Advanced Analytics, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence Technologies, Business Case Development, Consumer Knowledge, Creative Problem-Solving, Data Integration, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Executive Communications, Forecasting, Market Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Quality Analysis, Scenario Planning, Stakeholder Management, Syndicated Research, Team Collaboration

Pay Range:
United States of America: 164,000 USD - 193,000 USD

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:
30

Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.

Location(s):
United States of America

City/Cities:
Atlanta

Travel Required:
00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:
No

Job Posting End Date:
August 28, 2026