Ferrero International

Trade Business Intelligence Analyst

Ferrero International$116K — $140K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-4 years of relevant experience required; CPG Foods experience preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing required; MBA a plus.
  • Advanced Excel skills including complex formula writing and report automation.
  • Hands-on Power BI expertise including data modeling, DAX, and Power Query.
  • Proficiency with syndicated data platforms such as Circana/NielsenIQ; experienced in pulling data from retail platforms like Walmart Luminate.
  • Financial acumen with working knowledge of revenue and trade management.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Produce and maintain business performance reports for various reporting cycles.
  • Build and maintain an Innovation Tracker for new item performance evaluations.
  • Collaborate with teams to define and track annual KPIs by brand and channel.
  • Partner with Trade Marketing and Sales to translate commercial data needs into reporting solutions.
  • Design, build, and maintain Power BI dashboards that provide actionable insights.
  • Monitor and analyze category, competitive, and consumer market data.
  • Assess and optimize existing report workflows for improved efficiency.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance.
  • Retirement plans.
  • Paid time off.
  • Additional perks and benefits.
Full Job Description
About the Role:

We have a current opening for a Trade Business Intelligence Analyst and are actively reviewing applications.

As a Trade Business Intelligence Analyst, you will play a key role in turning data into actionable insights that drive commercial success. You will develop and maintain reporting and dashboards that enable smarter decision-making across Sales, Trade Marketing, Category Management, and Brand teams.

You will track performance against targets, monitor key KPIs, and evaluate innovation performance to uncover opportunities for growth. Partnering closely with Sales and Trade Marketing, you will translate business needs into scalable, data-driven reporting solutions that support strategic priorities.

You will continuously enhance workflows through automation and AI, improving efficiency and enabling faster insights. By analyzing category trends, competitive dynamics, and consumer behavior, you will help shape commercial strategies and deliver recommendations that move the business forward.

This position is hybrid, and will be based in our North American HQ in Parsippany, NJ.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Produce and maintain business performance reports, including Tentpole, seasonal, and regular monthly reporting cycles.
  • Build and maintain an Innovation Tracker to monitor new item performance, providing Trade Marketing and Marketing teams with timely and actionable evaluation of innovation initiatives.
  • Collaborate with Trade Marketing, Category Management, Brand, and Channel teams to define annual KPIs; maintain and track KPI performance by brand and channel.
  • Partner with Trade Marketing and Sales to gather and translate commercial data requirements - spanning Sell-In, Sell-Out, syndicated, customer, and in-store execution data - into scalable reporting solutions.
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of product hierarchies and manage custom product attributes consistently across data sources.
  • Assess and optimize existing report workflows to improve efficiency; automate Excel-based reports to reduce manual effort and increase reliability.
  • Design, build, and maintain Power BI dashboards that deliver actionable insights across Sales, Trade Marketing, Category Management, and Brand teams.
  • Monitor and analyze category, competitive, and consumer market data to identify business opportunities and inform category development strategies.
  • Analyze commercial data to uncover trends, performance gaps, and growth opportunities; translate findings into clear, actionable insights and recommendations, leveraging AI tools to enhance analytical output.
  • Manage data vendor contracts, track budgets, and maintain PO records.


About You:

  • 2-4 years of relevant experience required; CPG Foods experience preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing required; MBA a plus.
  • Advanced Excel skills including complex formula writing and report automation.
  • Hands-on Power BI expertise including data modeling, DAX, and Power Query
  • Proficiency with syndicated data platforms (Circana/NielsenIQ); experience pulling data from retailer platforms such as Walmart Luminate and 84.51.
  • Financial acumen with working knowledge of revenue and trade management
  • Demonstrated ability to solve problems creatively, challenge conventional approaches, and deliver solutions effectively.
  • Product mindset with the ability to understand end-user needs and design intuitive, user-friendly reports and data products.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to build consensus and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • 10% travel required for customer meetings and industry events.


Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.

Our Benefits & Perks:

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The base salary range for this position is $116,000.00 - $140,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.

About Ferrero International

Ferrero International S.A. is a global confectionery company that produces a range of chocolate and hazelnut-based products. The company was founded in 1946 by Pietro Ferrero and is headquartered in Alba, Italy. Ferrero International is best known for its Nutella spread, Ferrero Rocher chocolates, and Kinder chocolates. The company operates in over 170 countries and has more than 30,000 employees worldwide. Ferrero International is a privately held company and is owned by the Ferrero family.
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