Analyst, Customer Insights/Growth Sol - KeHE Distributors, LLC

• Health/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays

Good people, working with good people, for our common good.

Sound good?

KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you!

The Customer Insights & Growth Solutions Analyst is a key asset to KeHE’s Marketing Team. This position is responsible for supporting the Director and Manager of Customer Insights & Growth Solutions in the development of customer presentations. This position will also engage and coordinate the efforts of key stakeholders and subject matter experts to meet the scope & deadlines of projects. As with all positions at KeHE, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE’s Mission, Vision and Values.

• Research quantitative information to support innovative merchandising solutions
• Compile actionable qualitative information to develop customer solutions
• Utilize syndicated data portals to mine and extract information for customer presentations
• Create demographic clustering to determine highest potential customer store opportunities
• Analyze customer assortment to determine voids & establish a priority ranking
• Manage project to ensure timelines, progress & deliverables are clearly communicated & completed
• Assemble & proof final presentations for accuracy & consistency
• Evaluate past performance of presentations & projects to ensure ROI potential is maximized
• Support other functional groups within marketing department on an as needed basis (e.g. Our Brands and Events & Publications teams)

• 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field of study.
• A minimum of two years of related experience in quantitative sales & general business analysis.

Qualifications / Additional Skills / Aptitude:

• Experience with grocery category management, the consumer package goods industry, and/or the grocery industry are a plus.
• Experience with query writing and/or IBM Cognos Connection a plus.
• Willingness to take initiative on projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate findings & recommendations in writing to internal audiences as well as external manufacturers, brokers & conventional & natural customers.
• Demonstrated skill & competency with all Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to multi-task in a very fast-paced business environment.
• Capacity to learn & process quickly.
• Proven record of fact-based decision making using Nielsen, IRI, Spins, Spectra, & other syndicated purchased data.
• Possess a sense of urgency & attention to accuracy & detail.
• Ability to effectively manage a wide variety of tasks simultaneously & often with time conflicting pressures.
• Demonstrated ability & willingness to work flexible hours, including some weekends.
• Ability & willingness to travel (about 10-15%).