Manager, Retail Analytics

Ferrero SpA; Asti; Remoto; EUR 94.000 - 132.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading confectionery company is seeking a Retail Analytics Manager to optimize data-driven insights for retail execution across various channels. This role involves developing scorecards, tracking performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of relevant experience and strong analytical skills. The position offers a salary range of $110,000 to $153,000 and comprehensive employee benefits, including health coverage and performance bonuses.

Servizi

Comprehensive health benefits

Financial wellness support

Paid time off

Annual performance bonus

Competenze

• 5+ years in Retail Analytics, Category Management, or Retail Execution.
• Experience with scorecard development and retail data analysis.
• Ability to interpret data into actionable insights.

Mansioni

• Develop and maintain industry-standard retail scorecards.
• Implement benchmarks and goals aligned with company priorities.
• Ensure scorecards provide actionable insights.

Conoscenze

Analytical mindset

Collaboration skills

Process improvement

Results-driven focus

Knowledge of retail industry

Leadership skills

Formazione

Bachelor’s Degree

Strumenti

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Descrizione del lavoro

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Ferrara has been creating sugar confections for over 115 years, enabling moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States, with a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees. Ferrara produces hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s, NERDS, SweeTARTS, Laffy Taffy, and Trolli, reaching more than 66 million U.S. households annually. In Brazil, it offers popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known worldwide for its confections, was acquired in November 2023.

Manager, Retail Analytics

Work Location and Schedule

Location: Chicago (Remote options available)

Job Overview

The Retail Analytics Manager is responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing data-driven insights to support retail execution across multiple channels, including Walmart, grocery, and convenience stores. The role involves leading performance tracking, scorecard development, and automation efforts to align with organizational goals for sales growth, retail execution, and ROI.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain industry-standard retail scorecards for Direct Retail, Walmart & Grocery Brokers, and Convenience Brokers, including KPIs.
• Implement benchmarks and goals aligned with industry standards and company priorities.
• Ensure scorecards provide actionable insights for broker managers, account teams, and leadership.
• Partner with Broker Managers to ensure data-driven decision-making around execution priorities.
• Track new item cut-ins across channels.
• Develop and refine KPIs for store-level execution, including distribution gaps, display execution, and sales impact.
• Support performance tracking for Direct Retail, including incremental sales and productivity goals.
• Establish and refine ROI measurement frameworks for retail teams.
• Lead collaboration with IT and Data Teams to automate reporting processes.
• Drive efficiency by reducing manual data work and integrating real-time analytics.
• Identify and implement new tools for reporting accuracy and execution tracking.
• Work with Broker Managers and Account Teams to enable prioritization with KPIs.
• Develop feedback loops to improve retail execution based on insights.
• Participate in weekly and monthly account meetings to align data priorities.

Budget & Strategic Planning

• Support retail execution budgets and identify areas to improve spend efficiency and maximize ROI.

Skills for Success

• Analytical mindset to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to work with various teams.
• Process improvement skills to enhance automation and reporting efficiency.
• Results-driven focus on sales, execution, and ROI.
• Knowledge of retail industry, merchandising, and store performance drivers.
• Leadership skills to navigate ambiguity and drive change.

Preferred Experiences

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years in Retail Analytics, Category Management, or Retail Execution.
• Experience with scorecard development, KPIs, and retail data analysis.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.
• Understanding of Walmart, grocery, and convenience retail dynamics.
• Experience with retail data sources like POS and merchandising tracking.
• Ability to interpret data into actionable insights.
• Project management and automation experience.

What We Offer

Ferrara supports employees with comprehensive benefits, including health, financial wellness, and paid time off. Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. The salary range is $110,000 to $153,000.

Ferrara is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. We base employment decisions on merit and qualifications without regard to race, gender, or other protected characteristics.