Confidential Company
Vice President, Global Analytics and Insights
Confidential Company, New York, New York, United States
Seeking a visionary leader to head up Global Insights & Analytics, guiding commercial teams across regions with sharp consumer and shopper intelligence. This role transforms data into direction — fueling growth, innovation, and brand relevance across a diverse portfolio and omnichannel landscape.
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As the insights engine behind global strategy, you’ll blend analytical rigor with creative storytelling to unlock new opportunities and elevate decision-making across the business.
Strategic Leadership & Thought Partnership Define and drive the global insights agenda across Marketing, Sales, and cross-functional teams Translate macro trends, competitive dynamics, and consumer behavior into actionable strategies Influence investment decisions across media, trade, innovation, and retail execution with data-backed recommendations
Research & Analytics Excellence Lead foundational and advanced research ***** brand health, ad effectiveness, consumer journey mapping, and concept testing Partner with regional and customer teams to craft compelling category strategies and sell-in narratives Analyze POS and syndicated data to surface performance drivers and guide commercial actions
Capability Building & Team Leadership Collaborate with Retail and Digital Experience teams to optimize assortment, shelving, and online presence. Expand analytics capabilities across global markets, partnering with vendors to evolve our toolkit Translate complex data into clear, contextual insights with recommended actions Shape the analytics tech stack — including AI/ML capabilities — to ensure best-in-class performance Build dashboards and reports that deliver real-time KPIs, ROI, and performance metrics Lead and develop a high-performing global team of insights professionals who embed consumer-centricity at every level
Who You ***** You’re a curious, collaborative leader who thrives at the intersection of data and storytelling. You bring a strategic mindset, a knack for influencing across cultures and functions, and a passion for understanding what makes consumers tick. You know how to zoom out for the big picture and zoom in for the details — and you’re energized by shaping the future of consumer brands through insight.
***** 15+ years of experience in insights, analytics, or strategy roles within CPG; global experience strongly preferred Bachelor’s degree required Proven success influencing senior leaders and cross-functional teams across geographies Strong command of qualitative, quantitative, and advanced analytics methodologies Skilled in navigating matrixed organizations and managing global/local stakeholder dynamics Exceptional communication, presentation, and storytelling abilities Experience with analytics platforms, dashboard development, and emerging tech (AI/ML) Comfortable leading teams and building capabilities from the ground up Occasional international travel may be required
Strategic Leadership & Thought Partnership Define and drive the global insights agenda across Marketing, Sales, and cross-functional teams Translate macro trends, competitive dynamics, and consumer behavior into actionable strategies Influence investment decisions across media, trade, innovation, and retail execution with data-backed recommendations
Research & Analytics Excellence Lead foundational and advanced research ***** brand health, ad effectiveness, consumer journey mapping, and concept testing Partner with regional and customer teams to craft compelling category strategies and sell-in narratives Analyze POS and syndicated data to surface performance drivers and guide commercial actions
Capability Building & Team Leadership Collaborate with Retail and Digital Experience teams to optimize assortment, shelving, and online presence. Expand analytics capabilities across global markets, partnering with vendors to evolve our toolkit Translate complex data into clear, contextual insights with recommended actions Shape the analytics tech stack — including AI/ML capabilities — to ensure best-in-class performance Build dashboards and reports that deliver real-time KPIs, ROI, and performance metrics Lead and develop a high-performing global team of insights professionals who embed consumer-centricity at every level
Who You ***** You’re a curious, collaborative leader who thrives at the intersection of data and storytelling. You bring a strategic mindset, a knack for influencing across cultures and functions, and a passion for understanding what makes consumers tick. You know how to zoom out for the big picture and zoom in for the details — and you’re energized by shaping the future of consumer brands through insight.
***** 15+ years of experience in insights, analytics, or strategy roles within CPG; global experience strongly preferred Bachelor’s degree required Proven success influencing senior leaders and cross-functional teams across geographies Strong command of qualitative, quantitative, and advanced analytics methodologies Skilled in navigating matrixed organizations and managing global/local stakeholder dynamics Exceptional communication, presentation, and storytelling abilities Experience with analytics platforms, dashboard development, and emerging tech (AI/ML) Comfortable leading teams and building capabilities from the ground up Occasional international travel may be required