**Job Description** **Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?** **Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.** You will support growth by partnering with the assigned brand/ category/ area of business and turning consumer and shopper insights into strategies and actions. **How you will contribute** **Profile Summary:** This role is accountable for all insights and analytics for the Candy category, inclusive of Seasonals, with a primary focus on making a tangible impact on the business. This leader will have responsibility of the analytics & insights for Candy category working with iconic brands like Sour Patch Kids and OREO (for seasonals) and will deliver holistic, data-driven, category and brand-level insights and action plans that have clear business actionability. The senior manager should proactively identify business opportunities and offer solutions based on her/his deep understanding of category and consumer insights by leveraging analytics that holistically combine all internal, external and syndicated data sources. The key success driver for this role is to provide a tangible and measurable business impact by leveraging various quantitative and qualitative research, leveraging/integrating of advanced analytics capabilities that feed into the development and execution of strategies that drive the category. **Key responsibilities:** **Holistic Business Understanding and Thought Leadership** + Single point leader responsible for the application and integration of all US data, insights, capabilities and knowledge to drive the Candy business strategies and plan. Manages complex business issues and helps the team set strategic direction. Acts as a business leader and partner, not just a market research specialist. + Uses knowledge of key macro trends, leads understanding of consumer, market and competitive landscape and leverages multiple internal, external and syndicated data sources to proactively diagnose business performance and address focused business issues. + Leads and applies understanding of brand/marketing fundamentals to assess category drivers, copy quality, brand health, consumer behavior and assists in category/brand strategies development. Integrates media tracking and advanced analysis (MMM) with brand health understanding and consumer media consumption understanding to assist and recommend optimum marketing and media strategies. + Identifies nascent trends that will impact our categories by leveraging ‘real-time’ data and contemporary analytics. **Leading Business Reviews** + Diagnose business performance to achieve short-term and long-term financial goals. Specifically leverage syndicated data, Nielsen Data (POS, Panel etc), Receipt data, Customer Data (Luminate, 84.1 etc) and lead monthly business performance analysis that includes proactively highlighting issues and recommending potential solutions. + Effectively guides cross-functional team members to an objective viewpoint and influences leadership in the implementation of action steps to drive the business. Communicates complex issues with impact and clarity. Maintains a constructive approach to conflict. **Consumer Insights Leadership** + Ensures that the team uses a broad range of contemporary research and analytics tools / resources / processes to assess business issues. Evaluates and incorporates new/emerging research tools that provide increased consumer insight and business growth; Acts as a consumer expert and leader of research design and interpretation of results. + Interpret and pragmatically translates research learning into feasible business building action steps and ensures alignment with key business partners (including brand marketing, sales strategy and top tier customer teams). **What extra ingredients you will bring:** + Bachelor’s degree is required, MBA preferred + 8 or more years Analytics & Insights experience + 4 or more years of experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) + Proven analytical and creative problem-solving skills + Expert knowledge of Syndicated and Customer Specific Sales Data (IRI/Circana, Nielsen (NIQ), 84.51, Stackline, Spins, etc.) + Advanced technical capabilities in Excel, Power Point, Power BI, etc. + Pull & analyze data for insights to translate into presentation decks + Leverage tools and technology for efficiency and impact + Strong verbal and written communication, work planning and organization skills + Effective collaborator who can create strong relationships with cross functional partners and retailers + Impactful presentation skills to clearly communicate with cross functional, internal teams The base salary range for this position is $137,300 to $188,825; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. In addition, Mondelez International offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company. No Relocation support available **Business Unit Summary** **The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we** **produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including** **_Oreo_** **and** **_Chips Ahoy!_** **cookies,** **_Ritz_** **,** **_Wheat Thins_** **and** **_Triscuit_** **crackers, and** **_Swedish Fish_** **and** **_Sour Patch_** **_Kids_** **confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country.** Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance. **Job Type** Regular Brand Building insights Insights At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about. We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast. Join us and Make It An Opportunity! Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.