Sr. Sales Planning & Strategy Analyst

Ornua Co-operative Limited; Evanston (IL); Hybrid; USD 104,500 - 127,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid Time Off

Flexible working

Hybrid work

Maternity Leave

Job summary

Ornua Co-operative Limited in Evanston, IL seeks a Sr. Analyst, Sales Planning & Strategy to drive transportation excellence, optimize service, and manage costs across a temperature‑controlled supply chain. You will shape customer strategies and lead analytics projects across Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain.

The role requires 3–5+ years in sales analytics, advanced Excel/PowerPoint, and strong communication. This hybrid, full‑time position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Mathematics, Statistics, Accounting, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in sales analysis, commercial analytics, category management, or a related field.
• Deep experience working with syndicated data such as Nielsen and/or Circana (IRI).
• Strong experience partnering directly with Sales teams and influencing business decisions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, forecasting, problem‑solving, and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• As our Sr. Analyst, Sales Planning & Strategy, you will serve as a strategic analytical partner to Sales leadership, helping shape customer strategies, portfolio decisions, and revenue growth initiatives.
• Your work will directly influence how Ornua identifies opportunities, mitigates risks, optimizes investments, and executes against commercial objectives.
• Lead key analytical projects, generate actionable insights from complex data, and collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to support strategic decision‑making and long‑term business growth.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Syndicated data

Sales analytics

Forecasting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Job Title: Sr. Analyst, Sales Planning & Strategy

Reports to: Director of Sales Planning & Strategy

Position Type: Full-Time, Hybrid

Schedule: Standard business hours

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Ornua (meaning “new gold”) is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, proudly bringing the unique taste of Irish dairy to the world since 1961.

Are you a Sr. Sales Planning & Strategy Analyst looking for the challenge of taking a mission-driven organization to its next level of success?

Ornua is actively seeking a Sr. Sales Planning & Strategy Analyst to join the Ornua Family as we continue our growth trajectory. This position will play a key role in driving transportation excellence, optimizing service performance, managing transportation costs, and ensuring the reliable delivery of products across our temperature-controlled supply chain.

WHY THIS ROLE IS VALUABLE

As our Sr. Analyst, Sales Planning & Strategy, you will serve as a strategic analytical partner to Sales leadership, helping shape customer strategies, portfolio decisions, and revenue growth initiatives. Your work will directly influence how Ornua identifies opportunities, mitigates risks, optimizes investments, and executes against commercial objectives.

This role goes beyond reporting and analysis. You will lead key analytical projects, generate actionable insights from complex data, and collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to support strategic decision‑making and long‑term business growth.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

You are a highly analytical and commercially minded professional who excels at translating data into meaningful business recommendations. You enjoy solving complex problems, uncovering growth opportunities, and influencing decisions through compelling storytelling and insights.

You bring strong business acumen, advanced analytical capabilities, and the ability to work effectively across multiple functions.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Mathematics, Statistics, Accounting, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in sales analysis, commercial analytics, category management, or a related field.
• Deep experience working with syndicated data such as Nielsen and/or Circana (IRI).
• Strong experience partnering directly with Sales teams and influencing business decisions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, forecasting, problem‑solving, and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross‑functional teams.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with CRM systems and data visualization tools.
• Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), food, dairy, or retail industry experience preferred.
• Experience supporting category management, assortment optimization, promotional analytics, and forecasting initiatives.
• Experience mentoring analysts or leading analytical projects across multiple stakeholders.

WHY ORNUA?

• Our Values lie at the core of everything we do. Our five values encourage us to Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care, and Achieve Great Things Together.
• We invest in our people and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Comprehensive benefits with region‑specific offerings.
• Dynamic Working policy supporting flexible hours and hybrid work options.

PAY RANGE $104,500- $127,500

This range represents the overall market pay rate for candidates who meet the necessary qualifications and experience requirements for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, education, and performance .

Benefits

• Low employee contribution for Medical, Vision and Dental benefits cover
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Maternity Leave (20 weeks)
• Parental Leave
• Flexible working
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Charity Donation
• Complimentary Kerrygold products
• Free car parking and secure bicycle storage
• Free healthy snacks and drinks in the office
• Reward & Recognition program
• Volunteering opportunities
• Long Service Awards

Would you like to make an impact? Apply today!

Ornua is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information. Ornuais committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact Ornua People Services at 833-450-2385 or [e-mail].

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