What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analyst, Convenience position at Ferrara?
Work Location: Chicago
Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.
Want to make an impact?
The Analyst, Convenience will support the Sr. Director of Key Accounts by identifying forecasting bias reductions through analyzing multiple data sources, tools, and analytics. This position collaborates specifically with the major indirect customers of Family Dollar, Walgreens and C-Store as well as managing the Core*Mark and DOT forecast process.
Ways you will make a difference
At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with 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. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $75,500 - $105,750 annually.
Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.
Want to make an impact?
The Analyst, Convenience will support the Sr. Director of Key Accounts by identifying forecasting bias reductions through analyzing multiple data sources, tools, and analytics. This position collaborates specifically with the major indirect customers of Family Dollar, Walgreens and C-Store as well as managing the Core*Mark and DOT forecast process.
Ways you will make a difference
- Develop reporting that aids in the analyzation of indirect sales for gaps to forecast accuracy.
- Conduct monthly meetings formally, and as needed, with the Indirect sales teams to understand their consumption-based (spin) forecast and the impacts on the direct forecast.
- Meet and Align with the demand team on Direct forecast recommendations and outputs.
- Maintain Blue Planner Forecast for Core*Mark and DOT direct Planning accounts.
- Owns the drivers of growth forecast in the 2–6-month horizon (Displays, Innovation, Distribution) by working closely with the sales teams on customer execution.
- Up to 10% travel required
- Analytical
- Collaborative/Team Oriented
- Organized with strong planning skills.
- Action-oriented
- Bachelor’s Degree with 1-2 years of experience in consumer goods, preferably
- Experience using syndicated data sources (IRI, Nielsen, etc)
- Working knowledge of retailer platforms is a plus
- Strong project management abilities.
- High proficiency in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Power BI
At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with 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. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $75,500 - $105,750 annually.
Salary : $75,500 - $105,750
