Business Intelligence & Commercial Analytics Manager (Maternity Cover)

Business Intelligence & Commercial Analytics Manager (Maternity Cover)

Company: Perfetti Van Melle

The Company

Perfetti Van Melle is a privately owned company that manufactures and distributes candy and chewing gum in over 150 countries worldwide. Today, Perfetti Van Melle is ranked as the third largest sugar confectionery/chewing gum company in the world, second in Europe, with strong brands like Mentos, Chupa Chups, Fruittella, Frisk and Smint. The ability to develop products, varieties and flavours that meet the different demands and opportunities of markets is one Perfetti Van Melle’s keys to success.

About The Role

An exciting opportunity to shape PVM’s data-driven culture and make a significant impact on our global commercial strategies. Are you passionate about analytics and insights and turn data into compelling business stories? We’d love to hear from you!

The Team

Our PVM Group Commercial team is looking for a Business Intelligence & Commercial Analytics Manager to drive data-led business decision-making across PVM globally. In this role you will be working on the integration of the Business Performance analytics into commercial biorhythms by delivering insights and presentations in a timely manner; leading strategic initiatives such as the Global Brand Pricing Strategy framework and the Maturity Assessment roadmap; and manage key business intelligence data partnerships with Nielsen and Circana.

You'll be part of an international and dynamic Team based in Amsterdam - Schiphol, The Netherlands.

The Opportunity

This is a maternity leave cover, for a minimum duration of 9 months

As the Business Intelligence & Commercial Analytics Manager, you will play a pivotal role in expanding and managing our Global Data Lake Program across multiple markets, serving as the domain lead for the Business Performance Management stream. You will also be responsible for mentoring and supporting BI analysts, promoting data literacy and ensuring data quality throughout the organization. Additionally, you will lead initiatives focused on Global and Local Data Harmonization and Hierarchy Improvement. You will work closely with cross-functional teams at both global and local levels, frequently presenting in CLT meetings and Townhalls.

What Your Impact Will Be

• Develop executive-ready presentations with clear insights and recommendations and deliver ad-hoc analytics and strategic decision support for critical business questions.
• Ensure continuous integration of Business Performance Analytics in PVM’s core business biorhythms, by providing insights for the monthly CLT meetings, EC presentations, Country Visits, Monthly Management Letter, etc.
• Own the Commercial Power BI Workspace, ensuring continuous improvement of existing dashboards and leading the development of new ones.
• Manage and expand the Global Data Lake Program by being a Domain lead for the Business performance management stream of work, fostering continued capability development, embedding tools and ensuring quality of raw data inputs.
• Improve Global Database structure by improving and aligning hierarchy and data attributes.
• Facilitating the Global Data Harmonization Project to align global and local databases and establish a single source of truth across markets.
• Coach and support BI analyst, fostering skill development, presentation and analytical capabilities.
• Develop the global strategic roadmap for competencies development based on the Maturity Assessment requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with third-party analytics and insights agencies, including Managing Nielsen Global Contract negotiations and supporting local teams in negotiating local contract terms when escalation is required.
• Lead the Global Strategic Brand Pricing project to provide clear view on pricing opportunities across brands and markets.
• Launch an AI data analytics Pilot with the first test market.
• Persuading and influencing senior stakeholders by crafting impactful presentations, acting as a source of market knowledge, and translating complex data into actionable business insights.

OUR PERFECT CANDIDATE

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong interpersonal communication and negotiation skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills combined with business acumen.
• Team player who easily connects with different stakeholders.
• Familiar with Nielsen/Circana and SAP data, able to work with PowerBI at a basic level.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail.

Skills & Education

• Relevant bachelor's or master's degree (e.g. Economics, Business, Marketing).
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with external data sources (Nielsen, Circana) as well as internal data (SAP) is required.
• Business Intelligence (PowerBI) experience is required.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to simplify complex topics for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to work independently with senior stakeholders.
• Fluency in English communication and writing.

WE OFFER

• A role for 40 hours per week in an international & dynamic environment
• A good salary and a bonus scheme
• 30 holidays annually
• Opportunity to work hybrid: at least three days at the office.
• A Pension Scheme with the “Stichting Bedrijfstakpensioenfonds voor de Zoetwarenindustrie’’
• A comprehensive wellbeing and welfare system that includes, health and life insurance, gym discount, health promotion, and much more;

Interested? Send us your resume and or motivation letter.

Additional Note

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