Analytics Manager, Growth & Strategic Insights (Hybrid)

mars; United States; On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking a Manager, Business Analytics to turn data into action and insights into strategy within our Salty Snacks portfolio, including Cheez-It and Pringles.

You will drive performance management and deliver executive-ready insights that shape business decisions. As a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you will develop scalable analytics tools, collaborate cross-functionally, and present strategically to C-level audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Data Analytics, Marketing, or related field.
• 4+ years' experience in CPG or related industry analytics, category strategy, commercial strategy, finance, consulting, or similar.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Power Query, Power BI, Tableau, Snowflake, SQL, and data modeling.
• Experience with syndicated data (IRI/Circana, Nielsen, Numerator, 8451, or similar).
• Strong PowerPoint and storytelling skills with experience preparing materials for C-level and external industry and customer-facing audiences.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Self-starter who is organized, proactive, able to manage multiple priorities, and influence cross-functionally without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance reporting - Create and own key dashboards, scorecards, and reports that track KPIs and business results.
• Turn data into action - Translate complex analytics into clear drivers, insights and recommendations that guide strategy and execution.
• Analyze what drives growth - Deep-dive into category, brand, and competitive data to analyze performance drivers that uncover opportunities.
• Collaborate across stakeholders - Partner across all functions-most commonly finance, marketing, commercial, consumer and shopper insights, and category strategy-to align and drive results.
• Shape the story - Present regularly to internal stakeholders, including large team meetings, cross-functional forums, and executive leadership. Act as strategic thought partner and internal consultant.

Skills

Excel mastery

Data storytelling

Executive communication

Stakeholder influence

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Snowflake

Power Query

Data modeling

Job description

Mars Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking a Manager, Business Analytics to turn data into action and insights into strategy within our Salty Snacks portfolio, including Cheez-It and Pringles.

You will drive performance management and deliver executive-ready insights that shape business decisions. As a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you will develop scalable analytics tools, collaborate cross-functionally, and present strategically to C-level audiences.