Job Information
Advantage Solutions Senior Analyst Supplier Analytics in Stamford, Connecticut
Summary
Sr Analyst Client Retainer
Supports external customers in growing their core business with accurate and insightful data analysis. Knowledge of and experience with industry software tools to create, edit, and analyze complex reports, graphs, and presentations. Client-facing with a deep understanding of manufacturer and retailer processes, available data, and client objectives to create compelling narratives that drive results. Make sound decisions and the ability to take initiative and accountability for the accuracy of information. Independently take ownership of projects to completion by effectively coordinating all the necessary resources. Resolve complex, non-routine problems, and issues where no precedent has been established or exists with no supervision.
Responsibilities
The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.
Position Summary
Supports external customers in growing their core business with accurate and insightful data analysis. Knowledge of and experience with industry software tools to create, edit, and analyze complex reports, graphs, and presentations. Client-facing with a deep understanding of manufacturer and retailer processes, available data, and client objectives to create compelling narratives that drive results. Make sound decisions and the ability to take initiative and accountability for the accuracy of information. Independently take ownership of projects to completion by effectively coordinating all the necessary resources. Resolve complex, non-routine problems, and issues where no precedent has been established or exists with no supervision.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Data Analysis/Interpretation/Recommendation
•Leverage a broad range of data metrics, tools, and analytics to identify opportunities and deliver insights to our customers and clients
•Craft engaging, data-driven stories that effectively communicate findings, actionable tactics and strategies, making insights accessible and impactful
•Define major business opportunities by prioritizing information to support the goals of our Clients, Customers, and Company
External Client Management and Project Support
•Build collaborative relationships with clients, engaging on key business issues and developing strategies, business cases, insights and recommendations to drive clients’ business
•Perform project management duties by executing project schedules and deadlines, monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, resolving problems, and ensuring timely deliverables
•Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions with project management
•Provide business updates and track overall business KPI’s for management and executive team
•Manage and maintain ongoing strategic and collaborative relationships
Miscellaneous/Training
•Participate in job-related data and tool trainings, internal team meetings and perform ad hoc analytical projects as needed
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports
- This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports
Indirect Reports
- May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports
Travel and/or Driving Requirements
• Travel and/or Driving is not a requirement
Minimum Qualifications The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job
• Education Level:
- (Required): Bachelor's degree in Analytics, Statistics, Math, Business, or Comparable Field of Study
6-8 years of experience
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
• Well-organized and strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication skills (written and oral) and strong interpersonal skills
• Microsoft Office Experience: Mastery of Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Nielsen &/or Circana data pulling/systems experience
• CPG Data knowledge/experience and ability to leverage data to tell a business driving story
• CPG Industry knowledge including Retailer names, locations, channels, etc.
• Client management ability and experience (manage expectations, timelines, host check-ins, etc.)
Environmental & Physical Requirements
Office / Sedentary Requirements
Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
Additional Information Regarding Advantage Solutions Job Duties and Job Descriptions
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes. Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).
Important Information
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
Job Locations US-CT-Stamford
Primary Posting Location : City Stamford
Primary Posting Location : State/Province CT
Primary Posting Location : Postal Code 06901
Primary Posting Location : Country US
Requisition ID 2025-434824
Position Type Full Time
Category Category Management, Insights and Planning
Minimum USD $67,200.00/Yr.
Maximum USD $84,000.00/Yr.