Strategic Business Intelligence Manager
- Remote

Company: UNFI
Location: Providence
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

PURPOSE: The Strategic Business Intelligence Manager is responsible for developing insights that add valuable insight to the SBI team, UNFI s key stakeholders, and the team s recurring/ad-hoc deliverables when determining strategic direction and those decision can be influenced external environmental scans This position will be relied on to regularly monitor key grocery and retailer trends, understand and analyze customer and category sales data/insights, pro-actively research and comprehend industry-wide strategic priorities utilizing both primary and secondary methodologies, and have the ability to craft seemingly disparate pieces of data into actionable insights. This role requires a researcher mentality with an ability to ask the right questions, seek out information from all sources, and succinctly present analysis and strategic recommendations in written form. Comfort in developing clear, concise power point briefs is also essential for the role.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Job ResponsibilitiesBusiness IntelligenceConstruct weekly intelligence brief that can include summarizing business, financial, or economic data review for key internal and external stakeholders Responsible for the creation of earnings briefs that is shared and reviewed with key internal and external stakeholdersLeads writing of First Take earnings briefs on key retailers, suppliers, wholesalers, and other companies and may include business recommendations for actionEnsure consistent and effective brand messaging through all areas of communications, presentations, and updates by conducting primary and secondary researchAnalyzes a so-what market strategy analysis while maintaining consistent qualitySupport senior leaders in withquarterly recaps that will feed into both the weekly brief and broader presentations such as upper senior leadersDevelop reporting strategy, advancing the use of data and visualization and identify value-added enhancements or programs to distill, synthesize and share intelligenceCollects business intelligence data from available industry reports, public information, or purchased sources and is responsible for the integrity of this reportingCreates Insights Reporting Creates and documents disparate pieces of data together to uncover insights and then create concise and compelling stories to bring those insights to life
all linked to priorities to drive the businessLeads the development of dashboards and infographics so that the insights and implications are easy to interpret and act on and maintains database, dashboards or methodsJOB REQUIREMENTS:Education/ Certifications:Bachelor s degree in Market Research, Data Analytics, Marketing, Business Analytics or other job-related field.Experience: 3-5 years equivalent business experience in consulting, consumer insights, competitive intelligence, marketing research preferredExperience with traditional market and consumer research sources (Nielsen, NPD, GNPD, Ipsos, Euromonitor, Mintel, etc.)Experience in developing models of information and processes for communicating data Thorough knowledge of industry trends, opportunities, products, and competitors.Skills/ Abilities:Strong analytical/ data interpretation skills and ability to translate data and analysis into actionable recommendations Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills Ability to gather information and understand where relevant sources existAbility to effectively present information internally to the SBI team, and management/public groups as neededProficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint; highly proficient in Excel and or some other data visualization softwareAbility to accept and incorporate feedback into all deliverables/projectsPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/ DEMANDS: Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment or home environmentIncumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminalWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment during normal workday.Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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