Hybrid Sales & Forecast Analyst

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University

Annual bonus

Learning & development

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates in Cincinnati, OH, seeks a Sales Analyst for Kroger to turn data into actionable insights across assortment, pricing, promotions, forecasting, and trade investment.

The role partners with Nielsen/Circana data and internal tools to forecast, report, and inform customer decisions. It requires 2+ years in analytics, Excel/PowerPoint proficiency, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years of analytics or related experience.
• Proficient in syndicated data systems (Nielsen, Circana) and internal tools.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business performance across key metrics using multiple data sources.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities across item-level performance, promotions, new item launches, out of stocks, and competitive activity.
• Develop actionable insights with clear narratives explaining what, why, and associated actions.
• Provide detailed forecasting support by analyzing consumption run rates, distribution shifts, display changes, and new items.
• Manage operations-related tasks such as Compass/Financial system upkeep, new item submissions, and price change processing.
• Manage deduction process with broker support + broker relationship.
• Deliver regular reporting including consumption performance recaps, new item and feature performance, competitive recaps, and customer meeting insights.
• Prepare data and presentations for key customer milestones such as quarterly business reviews, lines reviews, and other customer needs.
• Create tools, new processes, mechanisms and automation to drive efficiency and improve sales.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Nielsen

Circana

Forecasting tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates in Cincinnati, OH, seeks a Sales Analyst for Kroger to turn data into actionable insights across assortment, pricing, promotions, forecasting, and trade investment.

The role partners with Nielsen/Circana data and internal tools to forecast, report, and inform customer decisions. It requires 2+ years in analytics, Excel/PowerPoint proficiency, and strong organizational skills.