Insights & Analytics Lead- Ssa

Mondelez International; Johannesburg; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mondelez International is seeking a Senior Insights & Analytics Manager to drive strategic decision-making in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the FMCG sector, focusing on consumer insights to guide brand growth. This role emphasizes collaboration, data-driven strategies, and effective communication across diverse teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of insights & analytics experience in FMCG/CPG.
• 3+ years leading and managing I&A teams.
• Extensive knowledge of I&A tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual plans and allocate resources.
• Influence cross-functional teams using insights.
• Monitor performance and deliver results.

Skills

Consumer behavior analysis

Effective communication

Analytics

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Master's degree or MBA preferred

Tools

Nielsen

IRI

Kantar

Job description

Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelez International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking.

Make It With Pride. Working with cross-functional global and regional teams, you support portfolio strategy that aligns with the category vision to drive sustainable brand growth and to deliver business objectives.

You support profit and loss management and future business development plans, including new product development and platform opportunities.

How you will contribute

Working with other internal stakeholders, you will determine priorities to enable consumer-centric brand portfolio growth.

You will develop annual plans, set objectives, and allocate resources.

Additionally, you will offer recommendations for integrated commercial plans, execute category marketing plans to deliver revenue and profit forecasts, share objectives, monitor performance, and deliver results over the AC and SP horizon.

Based on your deep consumer insights and brand positioning, you will develop and implement integrated marketing communications and campaigns.

What you will bring

• A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career with experience and knowledge in consumer behavior, preferably in the consumer goods sector in a matrix environment.
• Developing a seamless consumer experience.
• Managing business objectives beyond brand and budget.
• Analytics and creativity.
• Leading and influencing teams and managing trade-offs.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, including executive presentations.
• Experience with diverse economic markets is an advantage.

You will:

• Work closely with business leadership to execute insights & analytics agendas.
• Identify and collaborate with external partners to drive strategic projects.
• Transfer learnings from global & regional teams to the SSA business unit.
• Keep the consumer at the center by uncovering insights suitable for the local context to drive growth.
• Track and respond to macro trends, retail environments, and organizational trends.
• Integrate data from various sources to shape holistic business plans.
• Build insights in emerging consumer segments like traditional trade and Africa expansion.
• Use data analysis to make strategic recommendations and influence leadership through storytelling.
• Possess technical expertise in insights and analytics practices and deploy new analytical approaches in a complex organization.
• Possess good influencing skills to embed actions across the business.
• Understand local nuances for consumer-centric planning.
• Join the dots and spot trends proactively.

Education / Certifications

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a related field; Master's degree or MBA preferred.

Job specific requirements

10+ years of insights & analytics experience in FMCG/CPG, with deep expertise in at least two I&A functions (e.g., Consumer/Shopper Insights, Category/Brand Insights, Data Analytics).

Extensive knowledge of I&A tools, including syndicated data providers (Nielsen, IRI, Kantar).

3+ years leading and managing I&A teams, with skills in engagement, resource allocation, and conflict management.

Ability to translate insights into actions, influence cross-functional teams, and work effectively in a matrix structure.

Travel within SSA as required. No relocation support available.

Business Unit Summary

Mondelez International's Sub Saharan Africa Business Unit covers Southern Africa, West Africa, and other markets, home to brands like Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Halls, Bournvita, and local favorites.

The unit has received Top Employer awards and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Mondelez is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, or other protected characteristics.