Director, Strategic Insights & Analytics
About The Position
At The Coca‑Cola Company, we operate at the intersection of data, innovation, and strategy to advance growth and create value for consumers, customers, and communities. The Director, Strategic Insights & Analytics is a pivotal role within our North America Operating Unit, designed for a leader who can transform complex, multi-source data into actionable recommendations that shape enterprise decisions and unlock new business opportunities. This position demands strategic thinking coupled with advanced analytical expertise. You will independently lead high-impact analytical workstreams focused on assessing marketplace dynamics, understanding consumer behavior, and guiding commercial priorities. Acting as a thought partner to senior leadership, you will transform ambiguous business questions into structured solutions and build compelling narratives that translate insights into action. If you have a passion for analytics, innovation, and influencing business direction through data-driven storytelling, this role provides the opportunity to create meaningful business impact while shaping the future of Coca‑Cola in North America.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Analytics, Statistics, Marketing, Finance, Data Science, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in strategy, decision sciences, consumer insights, business intelligence, or consulting in consumer-packaged goods, retail, beverage, or related sectors.
- Expertise in managing large-scale, highly granular datasets; proficiency with syndicated sources (IRI, Nielsen), customer analytics, and consumer research tools.
- Proven ability to assess data quality, understand sampling methodologies, and integrate multiple data streams into cohesive narratives.
- Familiarity with generative AI applications and AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor) for automation and analytical acceleration.
- Advanced knowledge of analytical platforms and visualization tools; strong SQL/Excel skills for data management and interpretation.
- Exceptional ability to communicate insights through executive-ready deliverables, compelling storytelling, and fact-based recommendations.
- Strong collaboration skills with experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing without direct authority.
- Intellectual curiosity and adaptability with demonstrated capacity to manage ambiguity and competing priorities with urgency and discipline.
Responsibilities
- Apply structured problem-solving and strategic analysis to frame key business questions, connect insights across functions, and generate actionable recommendations.
- Monitor macro trends, consumer behavior, and competitive activity to anticipate risk and inform business strategies.
- Utilize scenario planning and predictive frameworks to evaluate alternatives and guide leadership decisions.
- Own analytical workstreams that integrate diverse internal datasets and third-party sources—consumer panels, syndicated data, transactional records—to produce performance insights and growth strategies.
- Apply advanced methods, including AI-enabled analytics and forecasting tools, to accelerate data processing and improve predictive accuracy.
- Evaluate emerging datasets, methodologies, and external solutions to ensure quality and scalability of insights.
- Translate findings into practical recommendations supported by measurable KPIs and quantifiable outcomes.
- Develop clear, compelling executive presentations and data visualizations that articulate insights with strategic relevance.
- Influence senior stakeholders through insight-driven recommendations, aligning priorities and enabling informed decision-making.
- Build collaborative partnerships with Marketing, Category, Finance, RGM, and Commercial teams to ensure integration of insights across business processes.
- Manage complex projects from definition through delivery, driving timelines, stakeholder engagement, and prioritization across competing initiatives.
- Ensure alignment between analytical outputs and enterprise objectives while maintaining a proactive approach in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
Benefits
- A full range of medical, financial, or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
