Strategy Analyst, CPG Industry Advisory

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What will you be doing?

The Strategy Analyst role is a critical part of Circana’s Global CPG & Foodservice Commercial Advisory and Thought Leadership team, which serves to guide CPG & foodservice manufacturers, retailers, and operators with true clarity on industry trends and growth strategy.

The Strategy Analyst will be responsible for creating and delivering thought leadership content for a diverse range of U.S. CPG clients. The ideal candidate should possess a high degree of autonomy and strong problem-solving skills. They must have an innovative and analytical mindset, capable of creating inspiring insights to drive client business growth. Superb organizational and interpersonal skills will be essential for delivering impactful industry expertise, engaging effectively with clients, and collaborating cross-functionally.

This analyst will leverage Circana’s wide range of assets, including point-of-sale data, consumer data, and Circana’s suite of analytical solutions, to generate thought-provoking, cutting-edge analysis.

Analytic Capability:

• Analyze a wide variety of Circana data platforms to identify insights that can add value to client executive content
• Use a structured method to solve problems, consider the outcomes of different approaches, and evaluate potential solutions before making a decision
• Achieve high-quality, client-ready results through effective data integrity and organization
• Handle inquiries from internal and client stakeholders about methodology and data validation

Thought Leadership:

• Contribute to idea generation, leveraging creativity and industry knowledge to identify new techniques and processes
• Design and execute analytical approaches
• Assist in developing compelling storylines
• Build clear, executive-level visual output

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Explore new opportunities to leverage Circana solutions to generate powerful new insights
• Leverage cross-industry thought leaders, practice area counterparts, and corporate resources to enhance overall insights, creating a complete consumer picture

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in marketing, analytics, strategy, or consulting for CPG, food or retail-oriented businesses
• Demonstrated expertise in translating data and analysis into relevant implications
• Proven skills to confidently “fill in the blanks” when only 70% of the facts are at hand
• Innovative, non-traditional approach to problem identification and resolution
• Experience with Circana data or other syndicated data solutions
• High level of attention to detail and analytical proficiency
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus

Circana Behaviors

As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day role:

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions.
• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action.
• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices.
• Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers.
• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement.
• Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect, and integrity.
• Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone.

Location

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