Pet Nutrition Global Trade Promotion Management Data & Analytics Lead

capabilities to achieve ambitious targets in revenue growth, earnings, and user-centricity.

The Pet Nutrition Global Trade Promotion Management Data & Analytics Lead will lead the global Data & Analytics (D&A) efforts for the Trade Promotion Management (TPM) initiative at Mars. Reporting to the Senior Director of Digital Growth D&A, this role is accountable for several key deliverables across Pet Nutrition:

• Develop and execute an operational reporting roadmap in collaboration with OE (Region/Market) teams.

• Partner with OE teams, cross-segment teams, and CDIOs to create scalable operating reporting solutions that address local market needs for trade promotion management and trade spend governance.

• Collaborate with the SRM D&A lead to establish an integrated D&A ecosystem for end-users, including sales, finance, and other functional teams.

What ware we looking for?

• Education: Master's degree in Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.

• Experience: 10+ years of overall experience, with a minimum of 5 years in analytics and at least 3 years in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.

• Leadership: Proven track record of leading teams to develop and implement large-scale digital and D&A solutions that drive business value. Understanding of Strategic Revenue Management (SRM), Trade Promotion Management (TPM), and Revenue Growth Management is essential.

• Delivery Management: Experience in managing analytical products, with a strong ability to translate business needs into scientific solutions.

• Data-Driven Insights: Proven ability to integrate data-driven insights into processes and decision-making.

• Communication Skills: Strong storytelling abilities to educate non-digitally savvy leadership and staff, with experience in executive stakeholder communications being a plus.

• Influence: Demonstrated capability to achieve results in a matrixed organization, including the ability to influence without direct authority.

• Team Management: Experience in building and managing high-performing data and analytics teams.

• Vendor Management: Experience in managing relationships with external data vendors and analytics service providers.

• Project Management: Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with CPG and Retailer dynamics, including experience with key external third-party data sources.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Lead D&A delivery, including operational reporting, for Trade Promotion Management.

• Focus on value creation and exceptional adoption of developed capabilities to deliver impactful results through routine or advanced analytics, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements.

• Collaborate with global and regional SRM teams to enhance capabilities and maturity, fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making.

• Oversee the execution of the global digital TPM deployment strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and a value-first, scale-oriented mindset.

• Partner with CDIOs and the SRM D&A Lead to ensure user-centric integration of the SRM/TPM ecosystem across markets.

• Design and implement scalable analytics solutions aligned with product objectives.

• Develop strategies to enhance capabilities and user experience by leveraging advancements in AI and machine learning.

• Collaborate with the data foundation program to establish a robust data strategy.

• Promote a product mindset and toolset across the TPM initiative.

• Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment between D&A initiatives and business objectives.

• Lead a high-performing D&A team, fostering collaboration and skill development.

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess product success and impact.

• Communicate data concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders and provide training to product teams.

• Identify and mitigate data-related risks, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations and governance practices.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work alongside over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

• Join a purpose-driven company striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

• Access best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including Mars University.

• Receive an industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.

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