Brand Analyst

Lactalis American Group; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off from day one

Retirement plans

Job summary

Lactalis American Group in Minnetonka, MN is seeking a Brand Analyst to support the marketing team with project management, analytics, and budget tracking. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to bring innovation, renovations, advertising, packaging, and programs to life.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in marketing/analytics, with strong Excel and reporting skills. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, education reimbursement, and opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years of experience in marketing, analytics, project management, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams.
• Proficiency with Excel, data analysis, and business reporting with 4Ps recommendations.
• CPG experience preferred but not required.
• Experience working with sales, marketing, or brand teams preferred.
• Experience with data pulling in Unify+/Circana/Nielsen or similar programs preferred.
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail and bias for action.

Responsibilities

• Support brand managers with project management and execution.
• Manage marketing budgets, invoicing, purchase orders, vendor setup, and internal systems.
• Conduct business reporting, analytics, and performance tracking.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to keep projects on track.
• Analyze sales, consumer, and market data to identify trends and actionable insights, and share recommendations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Marketing analytics

Budget tracking

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Unify/Circana/Nielsen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Unify/Circana/Nielsen

Job description

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™ Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Brand Analyst will support the marketing team by driving project management, business analysis, systems administration, budget tracking, and tactical execution across multiple marketing initiatives.. The role will work alongside broader marketing and cross-functional partners to help bring innovation, core renovation, advertising, packaging, and commercial programs to life.

From your STORY to ours

• Support brand specific Associate Brand Managers and Brand Managers with project management and execution.
• Manage marketing budgets, invoicing, purchase orders, vendor set up, and internal systems.
• Conduct business reporting, analytics, and performance tracking.
• Coordinate and communicate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects stay on track.
• Analyze sales, consumer, and market data to identify trends and actionable insights, and share recommendations with Associate Brand Managers to support informed business decisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Education

• Bachelor's degree is required.

Experience

• 2+ years of experience in marketing, analytics, project management, or a related field required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams required.
• Proficiency with Excel, data analysis, and business reporting with ability to develop 4Ps recommendations.
• CPG experience preferred but not required.
• Experience working with sales, marketing, or brand teams preferred
• Experience working with data pulling in Unify+/Circana/Nielsen or similar program preferred
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail and bias for action.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Aff….