Senior Analyst, Category Insights

Saputo Inc.; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Competitive compensation

Community involvement

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. seeks a data-driven Senior Insights Analyst to turn market, shopper, and category data into actionable recommendations that grow our Retail business.

You will partner with Sales, Category Management, Marketing, and Innovation to shape selling stories and support decisive actions. Responsibilities include leading category insights, building dashboards, and delivering insight-led recommendations across pricing, promotion, assortment, and distribution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Statistics, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in category management or insights, ideally in CPG; dairy experience a plus.
• Experience with syndicated/retail data sources like Circana, Kantar, NielsenIQ.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI or visualization tools a plus.
• Excellent communication and storytelling; translate analytics into action.

Responsibilities

• Lead category insights for Everyday Cheese and Specialty Cheese, translating trends into growth opportunities.
• Provide insight-led recommendations for pricing, promotion, assortment, distribution, and shopper behavior.
• Track performance to identify drivers, risks, and opportunities across category, segment, brand, and SKUs.
• Create data-driven selling stories to support Sales in influencing customers and growth.
• Turn data into action by combining syndicated data, internal sales data, and shopper insights.
• Collaborate with Category Management, Sales, Marketing, Innovation, and other teams to improve decision-making.
• Own reporting tools: dashboards, scorecards, trackers, and recurring reports.
• Manage data partnerships to maintain reporting quality and data integrity.
• Handle ad-hoc analyses with speed and sound business judgment.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Storytelling

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Time management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business/Marketing/Economics/Statistics

Tools

Circana

Kantar

NielsenIQ

Power BI

Job description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Insights, you will turn market, shopper, and category data into clear recommendations that help grow our Retail business. Working closely with Sales, Category Management, Marketing, and Innovation, you will identify opportunities, shape selling stories, and support decisions that drive profitable growth.

How you will make contributions that matter…

• Lead category insights: Support the Everyday Cheese and Specialty Cheese categories by translating market, shopper, and category trends into growth opportunities.
• Support customer growth plans: Deliver insight-led recommendations for key retail customers across pricing, promotion, assortment, distribution, and shopper behavior.
• Analyze performance: Track category, segment, brand, and SKU performance to identify drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Build selling stories: Create compelling, fact-based stories and opportunity assessments that help Sales teams influence customers and unlock growth.
• Turn data into action: Combine syndicated data, internal sales data, and shopper or consumer insights to solve business questions and guide decisions.
• Collaborate across teams: Partner with Category Management, Sales, Marketing, Innovation, Culinary, and other teams to support priorities and improve decision-making.
• Own reporting tools: Build and maintain dashboards, scorecards, trackers, and recurring reports that provide timely, decision-ready insights.
• Manage data partnerships: Work with external data and analytics partners to maintain strong reporting quality, data integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Respond with agility: Handle ad-hoc analysis with speed, rigour, and strong business judgment in a fast-paced environment.

You are best suited for the role if you…

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Statistics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in category management, shopper or consumer insights, sales analytics, marketing analytics, or a related field, ideally in CPG. Dairy experience is an asset.
• Experience working with syndicated and retail data sources such as Circana, Kantar, NielsenIQ, or similar tools.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with Power BI or other visualization tools is an asset.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify analysis and influence stakeholders.
• Proven ability to identify growth opportunities and translate analytics into action.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with high attention to detail.
• Able to work independently, collaborate across functions, and manage competing priorities.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• You are willing to travel occasionally as business needs require (10-15%).

We support and care for our employees by providing them with…

• Development opportunities that enhance your career fulfillment
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products

Salary range: $73,815-$96,885

Salary offers vary commensurate with experience, skills, education, and training.

Hybrid office (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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EEO

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