Director Analytics and Insights

Tyson Foods • Springdale, AR

197d • Onsite

About The Position

Enterprise Insights & Analytics at Tyson is a discipline that is linked closely to marketing and consumer-driven business decisions. Marketing Insights & Analytics efforts are grounded in deeply understanding the consumer & shopper, Business Drivers, competitive intelligence, foresight, innovation sizing, category and business forecasting, ROIs on investment and pricing dynamics and implications. Tyson is looking for Director Insights & Analytics who will be responsible for creating, managing and communicating business insights gained by synthesizing data from multiple sources. This position is primarily responsible for managing multiple categories using various data sources such as IRI, Nielsen, NPD Supply Track, NET, Mintel etc. to analyze and interpret information from multiple data sources as needed. Majority of these positions gives an opportunity to also manage a team of three-four analytics managers (within the organization and a service team from Nielsen and other data providers) and will report into the Sr Director or Vice President Analytics Insights (part of Chief Growth Office). This individual will maintain a critical consulting and advisory role with senior management across the organization, driving best practices in analytics, building capabilities and talent. This candidate will also need to have a proven record of leadership, strategic thinking, and persuasive communication and will be part of the Category Business Leadership team. Location: Onsite based out of Springdale Arkansas. This role is NOT eligible for remote/ hybrid options.

Requirements

• BA/BS required (Masters preferred)
• 8+ years of experience in consumer research in CPG, preferably both at the agency and manufacturer side
• Strong knowledge of business practices, marketing principles, and retail environment/practices.
• Expert across a broad range of insights and analytical techniques such as: Consumer based market structures (consumer need state landscape), Volumetric forecasting, market share forecasting, Revenue Contribution models.
• Deep knowledge of Nielsen/IRI POS and Panel household data.
• Causal analysis and due to analysis on in-market drivers.
• Market mix modeling.
• Data mining with IRI, Nielsen, NPD Supply Track, NET, Mintel etc syndicated tools.
• Pricing architectures, Elasticities, price gaps and optimal price curves.
• Distribution estimates, velocity forecast for innovation estimates.
• Extraction and synthesis of data and information into actionable insights.
• Demonstrated ability to build advocacy for analytics in an organization.
• Digitally savvy with social listening tools and media analytics capabilities.
• Equally comfortable contributing and influencing in group or individual assignments.
• Open minded, flexible, autonomous, and capable of leading cross-functional discussions.
• Client-side work in CPG preferred.
• Supplier-side research experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Be a leader in driving business decisions based on market data establishing key drivers and providing actionable 'call to action' recommendations for growth.
• Drive the culture of foresight within the organization to anticipate future momentum of business both short & long term; Be predictive in how business and market share will be impacted in the future.
• Manage a team of Analytics Managers within Tyson and Nielsen for the day-to-day delivery of business reviews and competitive intelligence and category drivers.
• Be a leader in solving complex business challenges with collaboration with other cross functional team in order to the address business questions.
• Establish KPIs and new capabilities as best practice around measuring impact of Media, Trade, Shopper marketing and other activations.
• Champion synthesis of multiple first party and syndicated information and data points such as IRI, Nielsen, NPD Supply Track, NET, Mintel etc, and translate them into insights and fill the knowledge gap.
• Foster the culture to cut through the data clutter and deliver unique insights.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams such as Demand planning and Finance team for monthly/quarterly/yearly and long-range category and business projections with causal analysis.
• Lead Analytics throughout the complete product life cycle including brand strategy, communication strategy, innovation, product and packaging, in market execution and assessment.
• Master 'story telling' and engaging communication while turning data and information into actionable insights and business recommendations.
• Represents Tyson's Analytics team in professional organizations and meetings.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree