Industry Analyst I - Hybrid, On Site Required

Entry level Industry Analyst I position requiring learning the AG data sources, product hierarchy, and retailer attributes in order to complete POS analysis, ad-hoc analysis, and reporting using programming, mathematical and category management techniques. Requires regular on-site work at Creative Studios in Westlake, Ohio. Remote work and relocation assistance are NOT available for this role.

Responsibilities

Participate in training and other learning opportunities for the corporate data sources/structures, analytical tools/software packages, and business functions; Data management of third-party POS and customer data including validations, UPC transmissions, and process maintenance; Under direction of the Manager or a Master/Senior analyst, runs standard and ad-hoc analytical processes and reporting; With guidance, works on small projects and tasks to build basic proficiencies in data analysis/mining as well as understanding and interpreting results using analytical tools; Works with external and internal partners to develop a fact-based analysis; Develops a working knowledge of third party data sources; With guidance, develops presentation decks that are used by business teams; Communicates analysis and insights effectively to internal and external clients, verbally and in writing; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in business, statistics, operations research, applied math, or other quantitative discipline; 1+ years experience including a Summer internship and/or graduate assistant related work in a quantitative area is helpful but not required; Some familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word or similar software; Quantitative skills and the ability to apply statistical/data analysis techniques; Programming skills including R, Python, SQL, SAS etc; Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint; Accuracy and attention to detail; Self starter and self motivated; Good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills; Required on-site work at Creative Studios in Westlake, Ohio; Residence in Northeast Ohio

Nice to have

Master's Degree in business, statistics, operations research, applied math, or other quantitative discipline; Familiarity with SAS, R, SQL, or a similar large database application