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About this Category Intelligence Analyst role at Mars

Mars · Onsite · USA-Illinois-Chicago

Job Description:

Responsible for supporting analysis, reporting, and software applications for the Category Intelligence Team across Perfect Store and ad hoc analytic projects. This role partners across Category Leadership, Customer Marketing, and technical teams to deliver annual Portfolio Priorities and leads the development of the Perfect Store Dashboard.

 

Reporting to the Senior Manager Perfect Store & Analytics, this role is part of the Category Leadership organization




Support Perfect Store Program Development, Deployment, and Performance

  • Annual Program design, data integration, and Dashboard updates with technical team
  • Lead communication of monthly Perfect Store Newsletter & Dashboard to field Sales
  • Drive understanding of Perfect Store Program; support local activation plans and opportunities
  • Embed PS capabilities by partnering with Sales & Category teams through training and insights sharing
  • Support facilitation of Perfect Store Meetings with field teams, Global, and annual design process

 

Provide analysis to Lead and Partner across Category Intelligence Initiatives

  • Lead Channel Priority List process in partnership with Customer Marketing, Sales, Category, and Marketing teams
  • Support Category Intelligence Team with analytics on key ad hoc projects
  • Support the development of distribution gap tracking to quantify the size of the prize for closing voids
  • Collaborate with the Line Manager to establish project plans and milestones for key initiatives
  • Maintain Captaincy & Shelving Tracker across Department

 

Leverage analytical tools and capabilities to generate value for Category Department

  • Nielsen/Circana syndicated data sources for analysis
  • Power Apps and Power BI applications for capturing customer performance
  • Support key projects for Category Leadership VP

Note: May differ from the current job holder’s own skills and experience.


Education & Professional Qualification – Bachelor’s Degree

Knowledge/Experience

  • Demonstrated Analytical Skills
  • Customer & Category Perspective
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excel proficiency

Minimum Qualifications:

·       1 year of experience in Sales, Trade, Retail Sales, or Category Management

·       1 year business analytics experience in CPG industry

·       Demonstrated success in analytical roles that leverage data and analytical thinking to solve problems and generate recommendations for the business

·       Demonstrated ability to influence and lead others to deliver mutually beneficial solutions

·       Foundational understanding of Nielsen/Circana syndicated data

·       Strong project planning, communication, and attention to detail

·       Demonstrated intellectual agility

 

Preferred Qualifications:

·       In-Store Merchandising and activation experience

·       Understanding of Category Management process

 



 

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range listed is applicable to IL:USD 78,059.00 - USD 107,331.00

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Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL®, and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action e

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