The role is responsible for analyzing point-of-sale scan and household panel data across total US, markets,
and retailers. This role will have the ability to work autonomously to develop fact-based data presentations
and reports that lead to better assortment and merchandising decisions for national accounts and key
regional retailers, oftentimes leading retailer presentations.
Accountabilities:• Market Trend Analysis: Analyzing market trends to identify emerging
segments, consumer preferences, and shifts in the market.
• Sales Data Analysis: Interpreting sales data to provide insights on
performance metrics.
• Data Management & Analytics: Use various data sources, including
scan sales data, panel data, syndicated and custom research, and
market analysis. Work autonomously at times to translate complex data
sets into clear and actionable recommendations for the business.
• Competitive/Predictive Analysis: Monitoring and analyzing competitors'
strategies, market positioning, trends, sales performance.
• Category Management Strategies: Developing strategies for category
management, including product assortment and pricing strategies.
• Leadership: Train/Coach new peers and teammates
• Cross-Functional Projects: Assist CLT with Cross functional work
Key Metrics & Financial Targets:• Volume (40%)
• Distribution (30%)
• Budget Management (15%)
• Off-premise share (15%)
Own:• Data analysis and insights
• Reporting and dashboards, tracking performance
• Category strategy recommendations
• Owning some retailer relationships
Influence:Category Insights: impacts retailer decisions, such as product
assortment, shelf placement, and merchandising strategies. Collaborate
w/Sales on strategies tailored to region or territory, considering local
market conditions/customers.
Veto:Role is more about influencing decisions through insights and
recommendations rather than having direct authority to veto initiatives or
decisions.
Critical Relationships:• Sales and CS&I
• Retailer Buying Teams
• Curating Insight stories
• Sales Reporting: Retailer gateway
• Up to date Shopper metrics in category and studies on Flavor
Skills Needed To Be Successful:• Preferably 2+ years of proven category insights experience in the
Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, leveraging syndicated
scan & household panel data platforms (Circana, Numerator)
• Strong technical skills in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, V-Lookups,
formulas) and other Third-Party software applications (Qlikview)
• Strong data visualization skills in PowerPoint
• Eagerness to learn new concepts, analytics, and technical applications.
• Strong Presentations/communication skills internally and externally
Compensation:Compensation offered to prospective Team Members has taken internal equity into consideration and can vary depending on a positions' location. The final agreed upon wage may vary based on the job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the individual.
- Competitive annual salary $90,000 - $95,000 in Chicago, IL
- Bonus plan designed to recognize company performance and individual contributions
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
- Company matching 401(k) contributions
- Paid time off including annual leave, paid sick time and holidays
- Extensive opportunities for training, development, and career growth
