Odda Global Distributor Analytics Lead

One Demand Data & Analytics (ODDA) is a Mars Wrigley program that harnesses the power of data and insights to solve some of the critical business-wide problems we face - unlocking quality growth and operational excellence.

Through ODDA, we deliver connected insights across the entire demand ecosystem. We empower our Associates with the right data, tools and capabilities so they can take decisive action, maximizing value and making a meaningful impact on our consumers, our customers and our business.

The purpose of this role is to drive successful development of advanced analytics solutions globally in the RTM (Route to Market) Distributor Services area as part of One Demand Data and Analytics program. This involves engaging with local business users to define the right problems, leading data scientists and insights analysts (internal as well as external) to drive the right advanced analytics solution creation, evangelizing a data-driven decision-making culture across Mars Wrigley by fostering a hypothesis-driven approach to problem-solving, and create value by enabling consumption of advanced analytics

**What are we looking for?**:
Educational & Professional Qualifications
- Overall, 7+ years of experience; Minimum 5 years of experience in analytics.
- Experience in Consumer Goods Industry required.
- Prior experience within the Route to Market / Distributor Services area preferred.
- Master's degree in Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields preferred.

Knowledge/Experience
- Experience with Distributor Services and Route to Market analytics, such as: Segmentation and clustering of distributor networks; Measurement and optimization, for example route planning; Developing predictive analytics models to enable better decision making
- Ability to work with large and complex data sources (EPOS, Perfect Store, Image Recognition Data etc.)

**What will be your key responsibilities?**:

- Develops and holds advanced analytics vision for Distributor Services within RTM, is responsible for working with business stakeholders to determine what solutions will be prioritized.
- Work in harmony with the Commercial, Local and Global RTM teams team to prioritise analytic solutions and with the Functional Business Partnerships team to take advanced analytics tools to production.
- Shape and prioritize backlog, utilizing business expertise and understanding of customer needs, translate requirements into user stories & acceptance criteria.
- Balance business value with technical feasibility while prioritizing stories and features, optimizing cost and improving delivery efficiency.
- Act as the “voice of the customer” within the team to ensure the team “builds the right thing”.
- Accountable for shaping and hitting team OKRs.
- Ensure the analytic solutions and third parties meet relevant security, privacy & compliance standards.
- Drive continuous improvement across the analytical product lifecycle.
- Drive engagement with third parties to support delivery of team objectives.
- Drive selection of solution options, work with Engineering to assess tech elements of the solution prior to user testing.
- Facilitate release planning, sprint planning and demos of analytical solutions with stakeholders.
- Work closely with other ODDA product pillar leaders as part of synchronization ceremonies to implement cross-team tasks.
- Drive reporting and analytics to provide visibility on team performance and monitor sprint metrics and user results.
- Work with team Engineering Lead to balance tech debt with feature delivery.
- Own and manage documentation and information.

**What can you expect from Mars?**:

- Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
- Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
- Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
- An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.