Analyst - Business Intelligence & Analytics

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) and matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is seeking an Analyst - Business Intelligence & Analytics to turn marketplace, shopper, and consumer data into actionable direction for business unit and category teams across Tyson's leading brands.

You will answer short- and long-range questions using syndicated POS and consumer panel data, support budgeting and growth tactics, build scenarios, quantify the impact of recommendations, and forecast for base brands and innovations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Marketing Research, or related field.
• 1 year of syndicated data (NIQ, Circana) experience with POS and Panel.
• Retail food store operations experience is preferred.
• Financial and quantitative analysis skills with Excel/MS Office.
• Experience leveraging consumer insights to drive business results.

Responsibilities

• Delivers ongoing analytics, business planning, and scenarios for production, portfolio priorities, and resource allocation.
• Identifies higher-opportunity segments and recommends spending and tactics to capture growth.
• Performs analysis to develop pricing, trade, promotion, and merchandising strategies; size opportunities.
• Uses consumer insights to build business cases and assess product positioning.
• Makes recommendations on new product launches and supporting spend.
• Partners cross-functionally with Innovation, Marketing, R&D, Sales, suppliers, agencies, and consultants.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Excel

Microsoft Office

AI tools (Claude, Copilot)

Communication

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Statistics/Data Analytics/Marketing Research

Tools

Claude

Copilot

Job description

SUMMARY

Job Details: The Analyst - Business Intelligence & Analytics turns marketplace, shopper, and consumer data into clear, actionable direction for business unit and category teams across Tyson's leading brands.

The individual will: Answer short-term and long-range business questions using syndicated POS and consumer panel data. Support operational decisions the business unit can activate within budget and which tactics (trade, promotion, marketing) will best drive growth and generate demand. Build business scenarios and size the financial and growth impact of recommendations. Provide forecasting support for base brands and innovation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Delivers ongoing analytics, business planning, and scenarios that inform business unit decisions on production, portfolio priorities, and resource allocation

Identifies higher-opportunity segments and recommends where and how to shift focus, spending, and tactics to capture growth

Performs analysis to develop pricing, trade, promotion, and merchandising strategies; gain competitive intelligence; and size white space opportunities

Uses consumer insights to build business cases and opportunity assessments, grounding recommendations in the end-consumer's needs, including product positioning

Makes recommendations on new product launches and support spending

Partners cross-functionally with Innovation, Marketing, R&D, Sales, suppliers, agencies, and consultants, managing supplier projects within cost constraints

Advances the team's analytics best practices, benchmarks, and internal tools

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Marketing Research, or related field; training in statistics and quantitative analysis a plus

1 year of syndicated data (NIQ, Circana) experience across POS and Panel preferred, with exposure to how marketing and advertising stimulate consumer demand

Experience working directly in a retail food store (store operations) or with retail food store decision-making preferred

Food or branded consumer-goods industry experience a plus

Excellent quantitative and analytical ability; strong Excel and Microsoft Suite skills; experience with Claude, Copilot, or other AI tools a plus

Demonstrated success leveraging consumer insights to drive business results

Strong oral and written communication; able to develop an objective point of view and build constructive rapport with internal clients and research suppliers

Knowledge of quantitative approaches used in pricing and trade event response and optimization; need state, market structure, or household segmentation; and test-and-learn

Position Specific Requirements

Must reside in the United States to be considered. Local candidates will be given priority. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes

Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

Benefits

• We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.