Pet Nutrition (PN) is the most vibrant category in the FMCG sector. As we work to transform this exciting category, a new program, Digital First, has been mobilized by the Mars Pet Nutrition (PN) leadership team. Digital First places pet parents at the center of all we do, while digitalizing a wide range of business process areas, and creating future fit capabilities to achieve ambitious targets in top line growth, earnings, and user centricity.
Digitizing at scale across Demand & Supply is one of the key focus areas for Digital First. The agenda requires you to demonstrate significant thought leadership, quality decision making, deep technical know-how, and an ability to navigate complex business challenges while building and leading a team of world class data and analytics leaders.
Within the framework of Digital First, a new position has been established to develop and scale Data & Analytics (D&A) products to unlock SRM potential in Mars: SRM Pricing & PPA D&A Lead. This role is a project-based transformation role and has a current expected end date of 3 years. Partner with global and regional SRM Pricing teams on the use of D&A products to collaboratively transform our collective capabilities and maturity, and drive a culture of data driven, informed decision-making
Develop and implement a comprehensive data strategy ensuring effective collection, storage, and utilization of relevant data. Contribute to the development of a sound data foundation for all growth initiatives.
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess product success and impact
Effectively communicate data concepts to non-technical stakeholders and provide training to product teams.
Identify and mitigate data-related risks, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations, and with agreed governance practices for data accuracy, interoperability, integrity and security of our data assets
Proven track record of leading teams to develop and implement data and analytics solutions to drive business value. Proven ability to integrate data-driven insights into processes and decision-making.
Experience in building and managing high-performing data and analytics teams is a must.
Experience in managing relationships with external data vendors and analytics service providers.
Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
CPG and Retailer knowledge, including knowledge of, and experience using key external third-party data sources including, first-party data, and Associates surveys
Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
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