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For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s®, NERDS®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli® to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.

Analyst, Category Intelligence

Job Location: Chicago

Want to make an impact?

The primary role of the Analyst, Category Intelligence is to dissect category and shopper data, perform strategic analyses, and develop reporting tools for the organization. Reporting to the Manager, Category Intelligence, this individual will be responsible for owning and unlocking the power of syndicated data and retailer data to help drive meaningful impact for the organization. The Category Leadership team is responsible for developing and sharing (internal and external) actionable insights and understanding key dynamics of our categories, retailers, marketplace and overall industry. The role is key to driving our business forward in a data-driven world.
We are looking for a tenacious problem solver who is motivated by innovative uses of data and technology to help drive action for the business and gets excited about bringing new ideas or applications of existing models/analyses to our team.

Ways you will make a difference

Advance our analytics capabilities from mere data collection to generating insightful, actionable business strategies, employing a holistic “What, So What, Now What” approach
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners on cross-functional projects, providing category insights to inform broader commercial strategies
Build out reporting tools (workbooks, dashboards, etc.) summarizing KPI’s, metrics, and insights enabling self-service analysis for the organization
Develop and leverage BIC planograms to strategize on product placement, including strategies for space measurement, shelving, and cross-category opportunities
Create and manage POG library, and ensure accuracy and management of the library
Manage the administration of the Category Leadership budget process
Devise effective solutions in unstructured situations and navigate through ambiguity

Skills that will make you successful

Proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization packages
Proficient/Expert in planogram/Space Management software (JDA preferred) with experience creating or reviewing planograms, and using them to strategize on product placement
Experience with Retailer Loyalty Platforms (e.g. 84.51, Luminate)
Familiarity with RPA (Robotic Process Automation)
Insatiably and intellectually curious – motivated to dig into data, inspired to deliver accurate and actionable insights
Possess an ownership mentality, a bias for action and a passion for delivering results
Ability to learn quickly, and then act with agility
Strong creative and problem-solving ability
Collaborative, able to work with several internal and external stakeholders and present data in a professional and organized fashion.
An interest in data visualization and using it to support effective data storytelling
A passion for knowledge and staying up to date on the latest trends in technology / analytics to bring outside thinking to the organization
Strong oral/written communication and storytelling skills
Comfort working independently and through ambiguity

Experiences that will support your success

Education: Bachelor's degree
Years of experience: 2+ years
Experience in CPG relevant/area of business intelligence / category leadership
Experience with point of sale and consumer panel data (IRI / Nielsen)
Demonstrated ability to translate data analysis into insights and action
Comfort working with large data sets
Proficiency with Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills
Familiarity with data visualization tools (PowerBI, Tableau etc.)

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO).

Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance.

Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $74,000 - $102,000.

Ferrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.