Manager of Analytics - Target

Pharmavite; Minnesota; On-site; USD 100,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmavite is seeking a Manager of Analytics to lead customer analytics for the Target portfolio, translating data into strategic recommendations that drive growth for Nature Made, MegaFood, and Women’s Health brands. You’ll partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to influence strategy through advanced analytics and thought leadership.

You will develop plans with Target leadership, manage promotions, pricing, and display planning, and build expert reports using Vendor IQ

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 3+ years in account management with emerging brands or CPG, or 3+ years in Target buying/merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Supports Target and Target.com brands (Nature Made, MegaFood, Women’s Health).
• Manages day-to-day digital sales, digital penetration, digital promotion, AOP planning, Quarterly Business Reviews, and JBP inputs.
• Builds relationships with Target personnel and broker representatives for account planning and insights.
• Develops objectives, programs, and plans with the Target Director to align brand strategies with Target strategies.
• Collaborates cross-functionally on promotions and display planning, including YOY display growth.
• Provides pricing strategy and item architecture analysis to support Finance, Brand, and Operations.
• Assists Target Director with P&L, promotion forecasting, trade-spend tracking and budget management.
• Develops expertise in Target Vendor IQ Dashboard, Circana, Stackline; provides regular reporting.
• Delivers research and insights for Target account decisions; analyzes segment growth, promotions, inventory, new item performance, space, and displays.
• Monitors competitive activity within the Target channel.
• Manages MegaFood brand at Target with strategic growth, distribution, joint planning, promotions, displays, and digital strategy.

Skills

Customer analytics

Advanced analytics

PowerPoint

Excel

Circana databases

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Vendor IQ Dashboard

Circana

Stackline

Job description

HELP US BRING THE GIFT OF HEALTH TO LIFE.

Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You'll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry. Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose -- that's Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life.

This role is not available for any form of immigration sponsorship or support, including completion of the Form I-983 training plan required for STEM OPT.

Position Summary

Manager of Analytics is responsible for leading customer analytics and business insights for Pharmavite’s Target business, transforming data into strategic recommendations that support the growth of Target and Target.com. This role helps accelerate category growth, strengthen customer partnerships, and drive profitable revenue growth. The Manager of Analytics serves as a trusted business partner across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Insights, influencing customer strategy through advanced analytics, business planning, and thought leadership.

Responsibilities

• Supports Target and Target.com business across Nature Made, MegaFood and Women’s Health specialty brands.
• Provides day‑to‑day business management support for Nature Made, MegaFood and Women’s Health brands, including digital sales, digital penetration, digital promotion, AOP planning, Quarterly Business Reviews, and JBP inputs.
• Develops and maintains relationships with key Target customer personnel and broker representatives to support account planning, insight sharing, and execution of business priorities.
• Develops customer objectives, programs, presentations, and business plans with the Target Director to align brand strategies with Target strategies.
• Works cross‑functionally on promotional and display planning and execution, including YOY display award growth.
• Provides pricing strategy and item architecture analysis to support Finance, Brand, and Operations, maximizing sales while minimizing channel conflicts.
• Assists the Target Director with P&L management, including promotion forecasting, trade‑spend tracking, and budget management for promotional allowances, and other retailer funding opportunities in partnership with Finance.
• Develops and grows subject‑matter expertise in Target’s Vendor IQ Dashboard, Circana, Stackline, and other customer/POS tools; provides regular customer sales reporting, ad‑hoc reporting, and retail price surveys.
• Provides research, analysis, and insights that serve as key inputs into Target account decision‑making. Shares learnings with the Director of National Accounts, Target, and cross‑functional partners across Shopper Marketing, Marketing/Insights, Operations, Finance, Brand, Customer Marketing, Demand Planning, and Customer Service. Areas of analysis may include:
  • Segment growth opportunities
  • Promotional effectiveness, including post‑promotion lift analysis and impact on daily replenishment
  • Inventory, consumption, and out‑of‑stock performance, including key inventory insights for Demand Planning and forecasting
  • New item performance
  • Space and location analysis down to the item level to inform shelf placement, merchandising, planograms, and modular changes
  • Display performance and its impact on customer sales, inventory, and Pharmavite annual shipment plans
• Monitors and identifies competitive activity within the Target channel.
• Managing the MegaFood brand at Target:
  • Developing and driving short term and long‑term strategies for profitable sales growth
  • Driving increased distribution YOY
  • Joint business planning
  • Promotional planning and trade forecasting
  • Display planning and YOY display award growth
  • Digital strategy including digital sales, penetration, promotion
  • Co‑responsibility for AOP planning and presentation
  • Co‑responsibility for Quarterly Business Reviews

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Requires a four year college or university degree or its equivalent.

Certification

None.

Experience

The ideal candidate has a background (3+ years) in account management with either emerging brands or established CPG; or has a background in buying, merchandising or planning at Target for 3+ years.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Requires

• Competent knowledge and experience with customer-specific data, reports, and analytical tools including Target’s Vendor IQ Dashboard.
• Ability to develop clear, concise and impactful presentations that translate complex data into insights that drive collaborative decision‑making with the customer.
• Proficient in Circana syndicated and panel databases.
• Excellent overall PC skills (MS Office, with special emphasis on having an advanced knowledge of Powerpoint and Excel and how to effectively utilize Excel in creating and manipulating data into useful insights that can be leveraged to grow Pharmavite’s business).
• Excellent organizational, project management and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, personal presentation skills and the ability to interface effectively and converse with customers and cross‑functional partners.
• Competent knowledge of the vitamin industry in Food, Drug, and Mass Merchandising channels preferred.
• Knowledge of online retailer and marketplaces; understanding of ecommerce and digital selling channels.

Physical Requirements

Ability to carry sample cases and presentations to customer sites (approximately 5 – 20 lbs.), reset product planograms, build displays and merchandise Pharmavite product at stores.

Requires approximately 10% travel. Must be able to travel by air and automobile.

Environment

Exposure to disagreeable elements is negligible.

Safety

The incumbent must be able to perform this job safely without endangering the health or safety of self or others.

Supervisory Responsibility

None.

OUR OFFER

Here, career paths aren't predefined, and bureaucratic limitations don't exist -- you have the opportunity to grow, learn from industry pioneers, and develop the way you want to. Pharmavite is investing more in the development of our team -- to help us deliver on our purpose and help you achieve your career aspirations. Our environment is geared to fuel curiosity, encourage experimentation, and generate learning as this is the way we develop ourselves and our organization.

Pharmavite is committed to meeting the needs of our employees and their families with a Total Rewards package that's as comprehensive as the vitamins and supplements we deliver to consumers. With competitive compensation programs and standout benefits, we provide employees with optimal health and well‑being -- as well as peace of mind. These rewards -- plus our new recognition program -- ensure employees feel supported both at work and home.

SALARY RANGE

National Target Base Pay Range: $100,000.00 - $166,000.00. The salary range for this position is based on national standards. For candidates in California and New York metro the Target Base Pay Range is $110,000 - $184,000, to reflect the cost of living and market conditions in those areas.

Actual compensation will take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location, education, experience, qualifications and job‑related skills. It is not typical for an individual to be hired above the midpoint of the range for their role and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with state and local laws.

Base pay is only one component of our total rewards offerings, and we will take the full offering into consideration when presenting an offer of employment. Our total rewards package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, Medical, dental and vision benefits, 401K match, and other wellness benefits.

DISCLOSURE

Any misrepresentations or false statements during the application process, including regarding U.S. work authorization and/or the need for immigration sponsorship or support, may result in the rejection of candidacy or the termination of employment.

Pharmavite is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit employment discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, and any other basis protected by state and federal law. Pharmavite recruits, hires, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates individuals solely based on job‑related qualifications and abilities.

Pharmavite also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [e-mail].

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.

CALIFORNIA FAIR CHANCE ACT

Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.