Manager, Merchandising Analytics

Kehe Food Distributors•Naperville, IL

49d•$87,230 - $116,270

About The Position

At KeHE, we're obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others - and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we're committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you'll be embarking on a career that's moving forward. When you join KeHE, you're becoming part of a team that is a force for good. The Merchandising Analytics Manager will be pivotal in delivering data-driven insights to inform and support KeHE's merchandising strategies and initiatives. This role will work cross functionally, providing data and analytics that help drive informed decision-making, optimize category performance, and increase profitability across KeHE's diverse product offerings. As with all positions at KeHE Distributors, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE's Mission, Vision, and Values.

Requirements

Proficiency in Power BI and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge.
Possess a sense of urgency and attention to accuracy and detail.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present findings and strategies to cross-functional teams and merchandising leadership.
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and provide clear, actionable insights.
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work across multiple departments.
Highly credible, collaborative, and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as a team player.
Capable of managing multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, and ability to prioritize projects
Bachelor's degree in business, data science, analytics, or related field of study.
Minimum of 3+ years of experience within the food industry in Project Management and/or Data Management.

Nice To Haves

SQL experience is a plus, but not required.
Ability to travel for team meetings and off-site collaboration sessions as needed.

Responsibilities

Aggregating and analyzing data to support strategic decisions, predictions and accountabilities for Merchandising leadership and cross-functional teams.
Create efficient analytics, reporting, and dashboards that integrate into the organization's assortment portfolio goals and initiatives.
Focus on achieving operational efficiencies and excellence by maintaining the SKU counts in alignment with the temperature/pick zone capacity, while maintaining KeHE's innovative product differentiation.
Develop strong cross functional relationships with key stakeholders throughout the organization (merchandising, supply chain, sales ops, IT, etc.) to drive improved collaboration, communication, and data infrastructure.
Continuously refine data processes and reporting methodologies to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and relevance.
Managing projects in support of new customer initiatives, outcome-oriented initiatives, new distribution center openings, and customer - DC migrations.
Other duties and projects as assigned.