INSIGHTS ANALYST

The Hartz Mountain Corporation•Bentonville, AR

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hartz is seeking a strategic, data-driven Insights Analyst to turn sales, market, customer, and syndicated data into actionable insights that support sales objectives and growth across priority Food Retail accounts, including Kroger, Albertsons, ADUSA, and Publix. The role bridges data analysis and strategic decision-making by identifying trends, risks, and performance drivers, then developing recommendations and narratives for line reviews, customer meetings, and internal business reviews. The position includes direct participation in customer meetings to present insights and offer recommendations that inform customer strategy and support sustainable growth. The role is based at Hartz’s Bentonville, Arkansas office. After the initial training period, the position follows a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remote. The analyst will work with Circana POS, Panel, and Survey data, supplemented by customer loyalty data when available. They will develop reporting and visualization tools, track performance indicators, and communicate findings through clear presentations and customer-specific recommendations. The role partners with cross-functional teams to prepare for line reviews and customer meetings and to foster productive engagement with retail buyers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field and at least 2 years of relevant CPG analytical experience managing and manipulating large amounts of data; alternatively, an Associate’s degree and 5 years of experience.
At least 2 years of experience with Circana/Nielsen and/or SPINS systems.
Ability to create and deliver clear, compelling, data-driven presentations for internal and external stakeholders and retail buyers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to translate complex data and insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and track progress across cross-functional teams.
Strong time management and ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Word and PowerPoint, and advanced proficiency in Excel/BI, such as pivot tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, dashboard creation, and slicers.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically six times per year.

Nice To Haves

Experience using BI Engine, Power BI, or similar analytics and business intelligence platforms to integrate data, develop reporting and visualization tools, and generate actionable business insights.

Responsibilities

Identify trends and growth drivers across Circana POS, Panel, and Survey data and recommend actions supporting category, brand, customer, and sales objectives.
Detect and communicate corporate, category, brand, customer, and consumer risks and opportunities using relevant Circana data.
Monitor new item launches, promotional events, seasonal performance, distribution, velocity, and other key performance indicators; benchmark results against competitors and category trends.
Build and maintain expertise in assigned categories, customers, shoppers, and consumers by connecting marketplace performance with purchasing behavior and survey-based attitudes.
Develop and maintain weekly and monthly scorecards using Circana POS, Panel, and Survey data, supplemented by customer loyalty data when available.
Integrate and organize large Circana datasets into accurate, accessible reporting and visualization tools, including BI Engine and Power BI.
Analyze POS performance, household purchasing behavior, shopper attitudes, and survey findings to identify trends and translate them into actionable business insights.
Develop clear presentations combining Circana POS, Panel, and Survey insights into concise stories, strategic recommendations, and customer-specific actions.
Partner with cross-functional teams to support line reviews and customer meetings, using insights to educate and inform buyers before business reviews.
Present insights directly in customer meetings and provide forward-looking recommendations to inform customer strategy and support growth.

Benefits

Generous 401(k) match with immediate vesting.
Up to 34 paid days off annually.
Parental, bereavement, and military leave.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Healthcare FSA.
Mental Health EAP.
Basic life insurance and disability insurance.
Tuition reimbursement and learning and development opportunities.
Volunteer opportunities and employee events.
Hybrid work schedule with three in-office days and two remote days after the initial training period.
Pet-friendly workplace.