Customer Business Analyst (m/f/x)

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The Impact You'll Make in this Role

As a Customer Business Analyst for Middle East Africa (MEA) countries you will be part of the Consumer Business Group, responsible for the commercialization of worldwide leading brands including Scotch®, Scotch Blue™, Command™, Scotch-Brite™, Post-it®, 3M, Futuro™, Nexcare™, among others and you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.

Here, you will make an impact by:

• Determining Advanced Analysis and Insight Generation: Leveraging retailers and distributors' point of sales (POS) data, syndicated data, and shopper data to generate actionable insights.

• Driving POS Growth and Mitigating Declines: Utilize your analytical expertise to develop strategies that enhance POS growth, while identifying and addressing potential declines through effective category management.

• Playing a pivotal role in executing category management strategies. This involves deep dives into category performance, identifying growth opportunities, optimizing product assortment, and providing guidance on pricing and promotional strategies.

• Influencing Partnership with Key Accounts: Build and maintain strong relationships with retailer/distributor key accounts within MEA, influencing decision-making through data-driven insights and category management expertise.

• Collaborating with all business analysts to implement Consumer Business Group global analytic strategies and tactics, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who must have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution preferably in Business, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field.

• Expert Experience in business analytics or a related relevant customer market with a preference for experience in the FMCG industry.

• Category Management demonstrated expertise and data-driven decision making.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Power BI.

• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with planogramming software (e.g., JDA Space Planner), and an understanding of data modeling techniques.

• Leadership Qualities: Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence key stakeholders and drive implementation of strategic initiatives.

• Communication Skills: Excellent storytelling and presentation skills, capable of translating complex data into actionable insights. Proficiency in presenting to clients.

• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English. Arabic language would be an asset**.**

Location of the position: United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Type of Work: Hybrid

Relocation package: is not authorized for this position

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life - both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Resources for You

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