Category Intelligence Analyst

Mars Incorporated; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars Incorporated is seeking a Category Intelligence Analyst to support analysis, reporting, and dashboard development for the Perfect Store and related analytics projects in Illinois. You will collaborate with Category Leadership, Customer Marketing, and technical teams to deliver portfolio priorities and dashboards.

Responsibilities include designing annual programs, updating dashboards, and enabling field teams through insights and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; 1 year business analytics experience in CPG preferred.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to translate data into insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficient in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support analytics, reporting, and software applications for Category Intelligence.
• Develop and update the Perfect Store Dashboard with the technical team.
• Lead communication of monthly Perfect Store Newsletter and Dashboard to field Sales.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Power BI

Power Apps

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Nielsen/Circana

Job description

Job Description:

Responsible for supporting analysis, reporting, and software applications for the Category Intelligence Team across Perfect Store and ad hoc analytic projects. This role partners across Category Leadership, Customer Marketing, and technical teams to deliver annual Portfolio Priorities and leads the development of the Perfect Store Dashboard.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Perfect Store & Analytics, this role is part of the Category Leadership organization

Support Perfect Store Program Development, Deployment, and Performance

• Annual Program design, data integration, and Dashboard updates with technical team
• Lead communication of monthly Perfect Store Newsletter & Dashboard to field Sales
• Drive understanding of Perfect Store Program; support local activation plans and opportunities
• Embed PS capabilities by partnering with Sales & Category teams through training and insights sharing
• Support facilitation of Perfect Store Meetings with field teams, Global, and annual design process

Provide analysis to Lead and Partner across Category Intelligence Initiatives

• Lead Channel Priority List process in partnership with Customer Marketing, Sales, Category, and Marketing teams
• Support Category Intelligence Team with analytics on key ad hoc projects
• Support the development of distribution gap tracking to quantify the size of the prize for closing voids
• Collaborate with the Line Manager to establish project plans and milestones for key initiatives
• Maintain Captaincy & Shelving Tracker across Department

Leverage analytical tools and capabilities to generate value for Category Department

• Nielsen/Circana syndicated data sources for analysis
• Power Apps and Power BI applications for capturing customer performance
• Support key projects for Category Leadership VP

Note: May differ from the current job holder's own skills and experience.

Education & Professional Qualification - Bachelor's Degree

Knowledge/Experience

• Demonstrated Analytical Skills
• Customer & Category Perspective
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excel proficiency

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1 year of experience in Sales, Trade, Retail Sales, or Category Management
• 1 year business analytics experience in CPG industry
• Demonstrated success in analytical roles that leverage data and analytical thinking to solve problems and generate recommendations for the business
• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead others to deliver mutually beneficial solutions
• Foundational understanding of Nielsen/Circana syndicated data
• Strong project planning, communication, and attention to detail
• Demonstrated intellectual agility

Preferred Qualifications:

• In-Store Merchandising and activation experience
• Understanding of Category Management process

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits.Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range listed is applicable to IL:USD 78,059.00 - USD 107,331.00