Group Analyst Private Label

The purpose of the Group Analyst Private Label role is to provide analytical support to the Group ComEx team.
As part of this team, this person and his/her colleagues will drive strategic initiatives, enhance collaboration, foster innovation, uphold quality standards, optimize performance, and provide effective leadership.
By fulfilling these purposes, the role contributes significantly to the organization's growth, profitability, and long-term success.
A core focus will be on the Private Label initiative across the Group OpCos.
The Private Label initiative aims at a higher Private Label share, where the BME brands 'Procasa' and 'ProOne' are designated to become a key lever for the OpCo strategy to increase the growth of Private Label.
Through Private Label we offer a qualitative yet affordable product range, enabling us to stay ahead of competition as a trusted partner for our customers.
Main objective is the implementation and continuous alignment of the Private Label proposition, which will help to create a qualitative yet more affordable product range for our customers.
Its critical he/she is able to quickly analyze large amounts of data sets, find relations, and draw meaningful conclusions.
As equally important, this person must be able to explain and align with OpCos, where clear action plans with excellent communication and accountability are key.
He/she works closely with the Group Director ComEx and when required cross functional with Procurement, Category Management, Marketing and Sales.

The Group Analyst Private Label:

Contributes to the successful implementation of the Private Label strategy in close collaboration with the Group Director ComEx.
Sets and, continuously monitors performance metrics and KPIs related to Private Label products by analyzing data and identifying trends.
Serves as an analytical linchpin, fostering collaboration and alignment between Category Management, Procurement, Commercial Excellence, Marketing and Sales teams in the OpCo
Acts as a 'safe pair of hands', where on-point analyses with clear conclusions are the standard
Supports the implementation of the BME 'Golden Private Label' rules
Drives innovation within the Private Label space by staying updated on industry trends, consumer behavior, and emerging technologies.
Provides guidance, mentorship, and support to team members by fostering a culture of accountability, creativity, and continuous improvement.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Collaboration:
strong alignment and communication with the Group Director ComEx to ensure transparency on insights and actions, ask for help where needed
Performance Monitoring:
Implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of the Private Label strategy.
Regularly monitor and analyze performance data, making adjustments as necessary to optimize outcomes.
Stakeholder Management:
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and understanding of objectives, strategies, and deliverables.
Training:
Coach and support OpCos to analyze and draw meaningful conclusions.
Assist in creating structured action plans with reasonable deadlines
Accountability and Deadlines:
Hold teams/stakeholders accountable for their responsibilities, ensuring that everyone meets deadlines and delivers high-quality work in accordance with the strategy.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Collaborate closely with various departments to ensure alignment and coordination in executing the Private Label strategy, fostering a cohesive team environment.

Key Functional Competencies
Ability to quickly conduct on-point analysis to identify trends and opportunities in the Private Label space, as well as to assess consumer preferences and competitor activities.
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all organizational levels, therefore strong understanding of Category Management, Procurement, Marketing, Commercial Excellence and Sales.
Strong executor with a proactive approach to problem-solving and can-do mentality.
Outstanding communication skills (both written and verbal), including the ability to facilitate transparency, alignment, and collaboration among cross-functional teams and with the Group Director ComEx.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Proficiency in using relevant software and tools for data analysis and project management.
Competence in project management, including planning, execution, and monitoring of initiatives related to Private Label strategy.
Keeps the focus on the big picture with attention to detail.
Proactive with business solution recommendations.
Expert in continuous improvement skills and mindset.

Education and Experience
Business professional with working with multiple stakeholders in a complex environment, preferably with background in PE.
A stable career track with clear career progression within a limited number of employers.
Experience with working in an international and matrix environment.
Eager and ambitious with the ability to go at least one level up.
Fluent in English and ideally in German, Dutch or French as well; at equal qualification diversity criteria will apply in the final selection process.

Location
Based in Schiphol-Oost in combination with home-office and with the willingness to travel frequently up to 25% throughout Europe

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