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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.

Brand Analyst, Transformational Innovation

Job Location: Chicago

Want to make an impact?

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Transformational Innovation, the Brand Analyst will have the unique opportunity to drive the implementation of strategic agenda of the company, in partnership with cross functional teams.

This individual will help shape and drive critical initiatives spanning marketing, innovation, and sales during a very exciting time of growth for the company and category. There will be exposure to senior leadership and a wide variety of business challenges. The role is based in Chicago, Illinois, hybrid as the responsibilities allow, and will require <10% travel.

Ways you will make a difference

Contributing to the company’s mid- and long-term strategy through strong synthesis of information
Supporting the strategic rationale for recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative analysis
Shaping and authoring deliverables and strategic frameworks in a clear, impactful, and engaging way
Liaising cross functionally to facilitate necessary connection points amongst teams, garnering support and alignment for strategic frameworks and projects
Managing the day-to-day project progression to meet goals and timelines, owning key priority projects from start to finish, partnering with commercialization teams
Coordinating, scheduling, and conducting the review of key deliverables and work plan updates
Support the cross-functional leadership role of Transformational Innovation in order to build a high performance cross-functional environment

Skills that will make you successful

Strong analytical skills: ability to simplify, shape a clear story from a multitude of qualitative and quantitative inputs, support business case development, and communicate it in an engaging way
Strong interpersonal skills: empathy, integrity, enthusiasm, collaboration, and ability to influence
Strong written and oral communication skills: Ability to map complex ideas to clear and action-oriented language to maximize influence and buy-in
Strategic thinking: able to synthesize insights from disparate sources, build thought leadership, and form convicted, high-accountability recommendations
Strong presentation skills: ability to communicate effectively and confidently to senior leaders, executives, and other functional partners in a concise, and impactful way.
Project management: understanding of project flow and a bias toward action in moving project along swiftly and appropriately
Team Player: be a supportive and proactive business partner across the organization

Experiences that will support your success

Bachelor’s degree, MBA preferred
4+ years' experience in consulting, brand management, product management, or market research preferred, CPG industry experience is required.
Growth Mindset, Trend Forward, Curious, Passionate
Strong project management skills; ability to cover multiple tasks and to leverage peer influence to drive projects to on-time completion
Ability to learn quickly, and then act with agility
Strong oral/written communication skills
Strong analytical acumen
Strong creative & problem solving ability
Excellent time-management skills, and highly organized
Comfort working independently & through ambiguity
Desire to operate in fast-paced, hands-on environment
Bias for action & passion for delivering results
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Proficiency with IRI or Nielsen a plus
Proficiency with SAP a plus

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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 $69,000 - $95,000.

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.