Analyst, Category Insights

Saputo Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme paid quarterly

Hybrid working approach

Opportunities for progression

Enhanced employer pension contributors

Health cash plan

Thrive wellbeing app access

Long service recognition

Life assurance up to 4x pay

Discounted branded products

Free on-site parking

Staff restaurant discounts

25 holidays + 8 bank holidays

My Staff Shop benefits

Job summary

Saputo is seeking an ambitious early-career professional to join our Category & Insights team in Weybridge, UK. The role offers mentorship and exposure to category and insight fundamentals, with a path to grow within the team.

You will transform data into actionable insights for commercial and marketing decisions while collaborating with colleagues across functions. A hybrid work setup is available, with up to one day remote per week based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong relationship-building abilities to support cross-functional work.
• Ambitious, hands-on, and eager to develop a career in category & insights.
• Previous experience in Category & Insights / FMCG / data platforms is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of weekly and monthly reports, delivering on time with accuracy to key stakeholders.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with data agencies and oversee database coding activities.
• Support customer-facing conversations with tactical accounts alongside the commercial and marketing teams.
• Assist the Insights Manager with developing annual brand trackers across categories.
• Own the A&P tracker for the Category & Insights team and help forecast development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Translate data into insights

Relationship building

Ambitious and hands-on

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for someone early in their career who is ambitious and has identified Category Management as a route they want to grow into - either fresh out of university, having gained a relevant degree, or already an analyst & looking to join a company whose portfolio includes the Nation's favorite cheese brand Cathedral City as well as a range of other well known Butter & Spreads brands. You'll be part of a high-performing & expanding Category & Insight team, recognised for delivering results through analytical excellence and strategic thinking. Be part of creating meaningful growth for both our business and our retail partners. Working closely with a range of colleagues across different functions you will be the analytical engine for the team, responsible for transforming data into clear, actionable insight that drives commercial and marketing decisions. This role gives excellent exposure to category & insight fundamentals & we will look to mentor and develop you, setting you up for future success within our wider Category & Insight team. This role is based at our Weybridge office with the option to work from home up to one day per week based on business need. YOU'LL MAKE CONTRBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…

• Taking full ownership of business-critical weekly & monthly reports, delivering these on-time and with accuracy to key stakeholders
• Managing day-to-day relationships with key data agencies, including running the fortnightly WIP calls & taking full ownership of database coding
• Supporting customer-facing conversations with tactical accounts, working closely with colleagues across the commercial & marketing functions
• Supporting the Insights Manager with the development of the annual brand trackers across all our categories
• Taking full ownership of the A&P tracker for the C&I team, tracking progress with the team, and supporting in the development of the annual forecast
  Able to demonstrate excellent analytical skills, translating data into insights that tell a story
• Able to demonstrate great relationship building skills
• An ambitious and hands-on individual keen to take ownership and develop a career within category & insights
• Results-driven and can prioritise your workload, delivering tasks on time and to an excellent standard
• Previous experience of Category & Insights / FMCG / data platforms a benefit but not a prerequisite
  At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

In the UK, Saputo is a producer of leading British food brands and value-added ingredients. We manufacture a range of cheeses, dairy spreads, and dairy-free products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Wensleydale. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH…

• Bonus scheme paid quarterly
• Hybrid working approach, minimum 4 days in office, subject to business needs
• Opportunities for progression
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Health cash plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc.
• Access to Thrive 24 hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing
• Long service recognised every 5 years
• Life assurance up to 4 x contractual pay
• Discounted branded products
• Free, on-site parking
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• 25 holidays + 8 bank holidays
• My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.