Senior Data Scientist Analyst — Insights & S&OP Analytics

Mars Incorporated; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Paid short-term disability

Paid life insurance

Pet insurance discounts

Wellness benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Nature's Bakery, now part of the Mars Incorporated family, is seeking a Sr Data Scientist Analyst to enable data-driven decisions across Sales, Supply, and Category teams. The role partners with cross-functional groups to translate complex data into actionable insights and supports key demand processes with simple, clean reporting for quick decision-making.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in data/analytics roles, strong Excel, Python/SQL skills, and experience with SAP, Power BI, and other

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data science, CS, statistics, mathematics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2-4 years of experience in a data/analytics/technical role (CPG or retail experience a plus).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (modeling, data manipulation, scenario analysis).
• Experience with Power BI or similar visualization tools (Tableau, Looker, etc.).
• Working knowledge of Python or SQL.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and data integrity.
• Ability to simplify complex analyses into clear, business-relevant insights.
• Self-starter in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
• Experience working with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Generate insights to support strategic decision-making across omni-channel sales, supply planning, and category management.
• Build and maintain reporting and dashboards in Power BI leveraging Scintilla, Nielsen, and internal supply chain data.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that impact revenue, distribution, and execution.
• Translate complex analyses into clear, compelling narratives for business stakeholders.
• Improve and automate data processes and workflows, including data collection, validation, and integration across multiple sources.
• Support ad hoc analysis and deep dives to inform key business initiatives and leadership decisions.

Skills

Python

SQL

Analytical mindset

Self-starter

Data storytelling

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in data science/CS/Statistics/Math

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Looker

Job description

Nature's Bakery, now part of the Mars Incorporated family, is seeking a Sr Data Scientist Analyst to enable data-driven decisions across Sales, Supply, and Category teams. The role partners with cross-functional groups to translate complex data into actionable insights and supports key demand processes with simple, clean reporting for quick decision-making.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in data/analytics roles, strong Excel, Python/SQL skills, and experience with SAP, Power BI, and other