Junior Category & Business Analyst

Affinity Petcare; Milano; Ibrido; EUR 30.000 - 40.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An international petfood company located in Milan is seeking a Junior Category & Business Analyst to support brand growth through market analysis. This role requires a university degree and offers opportunities for professional development in a fast-paced environment with hybrid work flexibility.

Servizi

Ticket Restaurants

Amazon product discount

Free Parking

Professional development opportunities

Training and development programs

Hybrid work model and flexible hours

Competenze

• 1-2 years of experience in FMCG, consulting, or business analysis (internships welcome).
• Passion for FMCG, retail dynamics, and consumer behaviour.

Mansioni

• Analyse sell-in and sell-out data to monitor category and brand performance.
• Support in building category reviews and market analysis.
• Contribute to the development of assortment and pricing strategies.

Conoscenze

Analytical mindset

Strong attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Curiosity

Proactive attitude

Fluency in English

Formazione

University degree in Economics, Business Administration, Statistics, or related field

Strumenti

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Descrizione del lavoro

Your Role

We are looking for a

• Junior Category & Business Analyst
• to join our FMCG team and support the growth of our brands through in-depth market and business analysis.

You will work closely with the Category Manager and Sales teams to track performance, analyse trends, and help define data-driven strategies that improve category value and execution.

What you will do

• Analyse sell-in and sell-out data (e.g., Nielsen, retailer panels, internal data) to monitor category and brand performance
• Support in building category reviews and market analysis for key customers
• Support in the implementation of category projects
• Contribute to the development of assortment, pricing, and promotion strategies
• Support the S&OP function in monthly planning activity
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports to support commercial decision-making
• Monitor KPIs across sales channels and identify opportunities for growth
• Collaborate with Trade Marketing and Sales to support in-store excellence initiatives

What we are looking for

• University degree in Economics, Business Administration, Statistics, or a related field
• 1-2 years of experience in FMCG, consulting, or business analysis (internships welcome)
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Good knowledge of Excel; familiarity with PowerPoint and basic data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI); Spaceman is a plus
• Curious and proactive attitude, with a willingness to learn and grow
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team
• Fluency in English; other languages are a plus
• Passion for FMCG, retail dynamics, and consumer behaviour

What we offer

• Ticket Restaurants
• Amazon product discount
• Free Parking
• Affinity University platform: Professional development opportunities for employees at different stages of their careers, acknowledging diverse career paths.
• A dynamic and entrepreneurial environment within a fast-moving industry
• The opportunity to work on well-known brands and strategic projects
• Training and development programs tailored to young professionals
• Hybrid work model and flexible working hours
• Exposure to cross-functional teams and decision-making processes

We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We firmly believe that embracing a variety of perspectives is integral to both our company’s success and the strength of our team. That’s why we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

Our Company

Affinity Petcare is more than an international petfood company. For more than 60 years, we have been dedicated to nourishing healthy bonds between dogs, cats, and people to make the world a better place.

We are very proud of our innovative brands which include: Ultima, Advance, Brekkies, Nature’s Variety, Nature’s Menu, Natural Trainer, Libra, and more. Currently, we have over 1,200 professionals working for this purpose from Barcelona, Paris, Milan, and London, as well as 4 production sites through which we supply the 70+ countries where our brands have a presence.

So, what are you waiting for? Join our team to leave your footprint!

Want to know more about us?

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