What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analyst, Category Intelligence position at Ferrara?
Job Location : Chicago
Want to make an impact?
The primary role of the Analyst, Category Intelligence is to dissect category and shopper data, perform strategic analyses, and develop reporting tools for the organization. Reporting to the Manager, Category Intelligence, this individual will be responsible for owning and unlocking the power of syndicated data and retailer data to help drive meaningful impact for the organization. The Category Leadership team is responsible for developing and sharing (internal and external) actionable insights and understanding key dynamics of our categories, retailers, marketplace and overall industry. The role is key to driving our business forward in a data-driven world.
We are looking for a tenacious problem solver who is motivated by innovative uses of data and technology to help drive action for the business and gets excited about bringing new ideas or applications of existing models / analyses to our team.
Ways you will make a difference
- Advance our analytics capabilities from mere data collection to generating insightful, actionable business strategies, employing a holistic “What, So What, Now What” approach
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners on cross-functional projects, providing category insights to inform broader commercial strategies
- Build out reporting tools (workbooks, dashboards, etc.) summarizing KPI’s, metrics, and insights enabling self-service analysis for the organization
- Develop and leverage BIC planograms to strategize on product placement, including strategies for space measurement, shelving, and cross-category opportunities
- Create and manage POG library, and ensure accuracy and management of the library
- Manage the administration of the Category Leadership budget process
- Devise effective solutions in unstructured situations and navigate through ambiguity
Skills that will make you successful
Experiences that will support your success
What We Offer
At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO).
Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance.
Learn more about our benefits at https : / / flimp.live / Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $74,000 - $102,000.
Salary : $74,000 - $102,000
