Assoc. Manager, Intelligence & Insights

Kenvue•Minneapolis, MN

6d•$110,500 - $156,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Manager, Intelligence & Insights serves as a critical partner to the Target business, translating complex data into actionable insights that drive category growth, shopper engagement, and commercial impact. Operating at the intersection of analytics, category management, and shopper behavior, this role transforms data into retailer-relevant recommendations that influence key customer decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Analytics, Marketing, or related field
A minimum of 4–6+ years of experience in CPG, retail analytics, category management or shopper insights
Strong experience working with syndicated data (Circana / Nielsen)
Deep experience with consumer panel data (Numerator strongly preferred; experience with multiple panels is beneficial)
Demonstrated ability to move beyond reporting and connect data → insight → recommendation → business impact
Experience supporting or working directly with retailer partners (Target strongly preferred)
Advanced Excel and data manipulation skills; experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)

Nice To Haves

Experience with multiple consumer panel data sources is beneficial

Responsibilities

Translate syndicated scan, panel, and shopper data into actionable insights that directly inform Target decisions across line reviews, joint business planning, and in-year executions
Integrate Circana / Nielsen POS data with Numerator and other panel sources to deliver a holistic view of category performance, shopper behavior, and growth opportunities
Identify category whitespace, demand drivers, and shopper opportunities that unlock incremental growth (traffic, conversion, basket)
Partner cross-functionally across Sales, Category Management, and Insights to align on priorities and deliver integrated, retailer-ready recommendations
Develop insight-led storytelling for key customer moments, including line reviews, innovation sell-ins, and executive presentations
Deliver decision-enabling analytics that move beyond reporting to drive measurable business outcomes
Synthesize multiple data sources (POS, panel, pricing, promotion, assortment) into simple, compelling narratives for senior stakeholders
Proactively identify opportunities to enhance analytics through new data sources, tools, and methodologies
Independently manage priorities and lead projects from insight generation through recommendation and business impact