A New Era in Retail Analytics:
Ferrara is a leader in the sugar confectionery industry, with a rich history spanning over 115 years. We have created moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers across generations.
As the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States, Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees who create and deliver hundreds of products under 20 popular brands like Brach's, NERDS, SweeTARTS, Laffy Taffy, and Trolli to more than 66 million U.S. households annually. Our acquisition of Jelly Belly in November 2023 has further strengthened our global presence.
We are seeking a highly skilled Retail Analytics Manager to join our team in Chicago. This role will play a critical part in developing, managing, and optimizing data-driven insights to support retail execution across multiple channels, including Walmart, grocery, and convenience stores.
Retail Performance Measurement & Scorecards
The Retail Analytics Manager will be responsible for:
* Developing and maintaining industry-standard retail scorecards for Direct Retail, Walmart & Grocery Brokers, and Convenience Brokers, incorporating KPIs.
* Implementing benchmarks and goals aligned with industry standards and company priorities.
* Ensuring scorecards provide actionable insights for broker managers, account teams, and leadership.
Retail Execution & Optimization
This role will also focus on:
* Partnering with Broker Managers to ensure data-driven decision-making around execution priorities.
* Tracking new item cut-ins across Walmart, grocery, and convenience channels.
* Developing and refining KPIs for store-level execution, including distribution gaps, display execution, and sales impact.
* Supporting Direct Retail Team's performance tracking, including incremental sales tracking and productivity goals.
Data & Automation Initiative
The Retail Analytics Manager will lead collaboration with IT and Org Data Teams to:
* Automate reporting processes to drive efficiency and reduce manual data work.
* Integrate real-time retail analytics to enhance reporting accuracy and execution tracking.
Budget & Strategic Planning
This role will support and oversee retail execution budgets alongside direct reports, identifying areas of improvement in spend efficiency and maximizing ROI through data-driven insights.
Requirements
To succeed in this role, you will need:
* An analytical mindset to translate complex data into simple, actionable insights.
* Strong collaboration and communication skills to work with broker managers, account teams, and IT.
* Process improvement skills to identify and implement efficiencies in data automation, reporting, and retail execution tracking.
* Results-driven focus on improving sales, execution, and ROI through data-backed decision-making.
Experience
We are looking for candidates with:
* Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years' experience in Retail Analytics, Category Management or Retail Execution.
* Strong experience with scorecard development, KPI measurement, and retail data analysis.
* Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Tableau or similar analytics tools.
About Us
Ferrara offers 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. Our salary range for this position is $110,000 to $153,000.