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Director of Insights Analytics
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Ornua .
Job Title:
Director, Insights & Analytics – Marketing (Food Industry)
Location:
Evanston, Chicago, IL
Department:
Marketing
Reports To:
VP of Marketing
Company Background: Ornua is a dairy cooperative of cooperatives. We exist to create value for our cooperatives and the 14,000 Irish family dairy farms they support. Ornua is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy, exporting to over 110 countries with annualised sales of €3.4 billion. We are multi-national, operating from 19 subsidiaries worldwide and employing over 2,300 staff. Ornua Foods owns the Kerrygold brand and other brands; Ornua Ingredients supplies dairy ingredients to leading global manufacturers. Ornua Foods North America is headquartered in Evanston, IL. The North America division is a powerhouse with a highly engaged, high-performing team.
Role Summary:
This is a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join a purpose-led organization, lead a high-performing team, and drive an iconic brand.
Position Overview:
We are looking for a strategic and commercially minded
Director of Insights & Analytics
to lead the development of data-driven insights that power business strategy and growth. This role identifies performance drivers across categories, brands, and channels using internal and external data and analytics tools. The candidate will partner with senior leadership to shape strategic plans, uncover growth opportunities, and guide resource allocation in a fast-paced, consumer-centric food business.
Responsibilities
Strategic Insight Leadership: Leverage syndicated data (e.g., Nielsen, Circana, SPINS) and internal performance metrics to uncover actionable insights informing brand, category, and channel strategies.
Performance Analysis & Measurement: Identify and explain key drivers of business performance, including market trends, consumer behavior, competitive dynamics, and marketing effectiveness.
Forecasting & Scenario Planning: Support long-term planning and scenario modeling to guide investment decisions and pivots.
Research: Partner with Brand and Innovation Leads to architect research plans and establish best-practice protocols to deliver robust insights.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with senior leaders across Marketing, Sales, Innovation, and Finance to align insights with priorities and growth initiatives.
Executive Storytelling: Translate complex data into compelling narratives and strategic recommendations for executives.
Capability Building: Champion the use of advanced analytics tools, optimize data use, and scan for new sources of insights to drive analytic excellence.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and MBA in Marketing, Business Analytics, Statistics, Economics, or related field
8–10+ years of experience in marketing analytics, consumer insights, or business intelligence, preferably in Food/CPG
Deep expertise in syndicated data sources (e.g., Nielsen, IRI, SPINS) and applying them to brand and category strategy
Strong business acumen and ability to connect data to commercial outcomes
Proficiency in data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI)
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with ability to influence senior leadership
Experience leading and developing high-performing analytics teams
What You’ll Gain
A high-impact role at the intersection of data, strategy, and growth
Opportunity to shape the future of a dairy brand with double-digit growth in the US
A collaborative, purpose-driven culture that values innovation and insight
Competitive compensation, benefits, and career development opportunities
Total Rewards at Ornua Foods North America include a competitive salary and annual bonus. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, 401k, PTO, parental leave, flexible working, fitness reimbursement, product perks, and more. Salary range: 134,750 – 173,250 USD, with compensation commensurate with experience.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
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Director of Insights Analytics
role at
Ornua .
Job Title:
Director, Insights & Analytics – Marketing (Food Industry)
Location:
Evanston, Chicago, IL
Department:
Marketing
Reports To:
VP of Marketing
Company Background: Ornua is a dairy cooperative of cooperatives. We exist to create value for our cooperatives and the 14,000 Irish family dairy farms they support. Ornua is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy, exporting to over 110 countries with annualised sales of €3.4 billion. We are multi-national, operating from 19 subsidiaries worldwide and employing over 2,300 staff. Ornua Foods owns the Kerrygold brand and other brands; Ornua Ingredients supplies dairy ingredients to leading global manufacturers. Ornua Foods North America is headquartered in Evanston, IL. The North America division is a powerhouse with a highly engaged, high-performing team.
Role Summary:
This is a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join a purpose-led organization, lead a high-performing team, and drive an iconic brand.
Position Overview:
We are looking for a strategic and commercially minded
Director of Insights & Analytics
to lead the development of data-driven insights that power business strategy and growth. This role identifies performance drivers across categories, brands, and channels using internal and external data and analytics tools. The candidate will partner with senior leadership to shape strategic plans, uncover growth opportunities, and guide resource allocation in a fast-paced, consumer-centric food business.
Responsibilities
Strategic Insight Leadership: Leverage syndicated data (e.g., Nielsen, Circana, SPINS) and internal performance metrics to uncover actionable insights informing brand, category, and channel strategies.
Performance Analysis & Measurement: Identify and explain key drivers of business performance, including market trends, consumer behavior, competitive dynamics, and marketing effectiveness.
Forecasting & Scenario Planning: Support long-term planning and scenario modeling to guide investment decisions and pivots.
Research: Partner with Brand and Innovation Leads to architect research plans and establish best-practice protocols to deliver robust insights.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with senior leaders across Marketing, Sales, Innovation, and Finance to align insights with priorities and growth initiatives.
Executive Storytelling: Translate complex data into compelling narratives and strategic recommendations for executives.
Capability Building: Champion the use of advanced analytics tools, optimize data use, and scan for new sources of insights to drive analytic excellence.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and MBA in Marketing, Business Analytics, Statistics, Economics, or related field
8–10+ years of experience in marketing analytics, consumer insights, or business intelligence, preferably in Food/CPG
Deep expertise in syndicated data sources (e.g., Nielsen, IRI, SPINS) and applying them to brand and category strategy
Strong business acumen and ability to connect data to commercial outcomes
Proficiency in data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI)
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with ability to influence senior leadership
Experience leading and developing high-performing analytics teams
What You’ll Gain
A high-impact role at the intersection of data, strategy, and growth
Opportunity to shape the future of a dairy brand with double-digit growth in the US
A collaborative, purpose-driven culture that values innovation and insight
Competitive compensation, benefits, and career development opportunities
Total Rewards at Ornua Foods North America include a competitive salary and annual bonus. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, 401k, PTO, parental leave, flexible working, fitness reimbursement, product perks, and more. Salary range: 134,750 – 173,250 USD, with compensation commensurate with experience.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
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