Manager, Retail Analytics

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For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s, NERDS, SweeTARTS, Laffy Taffy, and Trolli to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.

Manager, Retail Analytics Work Location and Schedule Job Location : Chicago Want to make an impact?

The Retail Analytics Manger is responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing data-driven insights to support retail execution across multiple retail channels, including Walmart, grocery, and convenience stores. This role will lead performance tracking, scorecard development, and automation efforts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals for sales growth, retail execution, and return on investment (ROI).

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• This role can be remote

Ways you will make a difference

Retail Performance Measurement & Scorecards

• Develop and maintain industry-standard retail scorecards for Direct Retail, Walmart & Grocery Brokers, and Convenience Brokers, incorporating KPIs.
• Implement benchmarks and goals aligned with industry standards and company priorities.
• Ensure scorecards provide actionable insights for broker managers, account teams, and leadership.

Retail Execution & Optimization

• Partner with Broker Managers to ensure data-driven decision-making around execution priorities.
• Track new item cut ins across Walmart, grocery, and convenience channels.
• Develop and refine KPIs for store-level execution, including distribution gaps, display execution, and sales impact.
• Support Direct Retail Team’s performance tracking including incremental sales tracking and productivity goals.
• Establish and refine an ROI measurement framework to assess the effectiveness of retail teams.

Data & Automation Initiative

• Lead collaboration IT and Org Data Teams to automate reporting processes.
• Drive efficiency by reducing manual data work and integrating real-time retail analytics.
• Identify and implement new tools to enhance reporting accuracy and execution tracking.
• Work jointly with Broker Managers and Account Teams to enable prioritization including KPIs.
• Develop a structured feedback loop to ensure insights drive retail execution improvements.
• Participate in weekly and monthly account meetings to align data priorities and business needs.

Budget & Strategic Planning

• Support and oversee retail execution budgets alongside direct report.
• Identify areas of improvement in spend efficiency and maximize ROI through data-driven insights.

Skills that will make you successful

• Analytical Mindset : Ability to translate complex data into simple, actionable insights.
• Collaboration & Communication : Strong ability to work with broker managers, account teams, and IT to drive alignment.
• Process Improvement : Identify and implement efficiencies in data automation, reporting, and retail execution tracking.
• Results-Driven : Focus on improving sales, execution, and ROI through data-backed decision-making.
• Retail Industry Knowledge : Understanding of merchandising, display execution, and store-level performance drivers.
• Lead through Ambiguity : Demonstrate strong leadership through change with clarity, adaptability, and a strategic mindset.

Experiences that will support your success

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years’ experience in Retail Analytics, Category management or Retail Execution
• Strong experience with scorecard development, KPI measurement, and retail data analysis
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Tableau or similar analytics tools.
• Understanding of Walmart, grocery, and convenience retail dynamics (e.g. broker vs. direct teams)
• Experience working with self-reported retail data, POS data, and merchandising execution tracking.
• Store ability to interpret data into actionable insights for cross-functional teams.
• Project management and process improvement experience, with a focus on automation and efficiency.

What We Offer

AtFerrara,we'reproudtosupportouremployeeswithcomprehensivebenefitsthatenhancehealth,financialwellness,andincludepaidtimeoff(PTO).

Eligibleemployeesmayalsoreceiveanannualbonusbasedoncompanyperformance.

The salary range for this position is $110,00 to $153,000.

Ferrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at or .

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

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