Principal Analyst - GBS Commercial

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AB InBev GCC was incorporated in 2014 as a strategic partner for Anheuser-Busch InBev. The center leverages the power of data and analytics to drive growth for critical business functions such as operations, finance, people, and technology. The teams are transforming Operations through Tech and Analytics.

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Job Description

Job Title: Principal Analyst- GBS Commercial

Location: Bangalore

Reporting to: Manager GBS Commercial

• Purpose of the role
  
  

Create “Best-in-Class Planograms and Reports” for our retail and wholesale partners by working in conjunction with the Europe and Canadian teams to support the Category Management and National Retail Sales departments in executing Merchandise Planning functions.

As Principal Analyst Planogram and Reporting deliver visually appealing versioned planograms based on store clustering, space definitions and defined flow. Work closely with Category Management and Space teams to ensure planograms meet approved parameters. Conduct planogram quality control ensuring all planograms meet assortment requirements, visual appeal, innovation opportunities and shelving metrics. Continuously identify opportunities and implement processes to improve quality and timeliness of output. Display advance Project management skills to lead multiple projects seamlessly and ensuring timely delivery of projects.

• Key tasks & accountabilities
  
  

Ensure accurate and timely delivery of tasks regarding:

• Deliver visually appealing versioned planograms based on store clustering, space definitions and defined flow.
• Conduct planogram quality control ensuring all planograms meet assortment requirements, visual appeal, innovation opportunities and shelving metrics.
• Ensure timelines met by tracking project process, coordinating activities, and resolving issues.
• Leverage data to allocate right space for right product.
• Knowledge Sharing: Gain in-depth knowledge of Ab-InBev business, categories, products, tools and share new learnings with the team on a continual basis.
• Manage end to end Best-in-class Planograms by becoming an SME!
• Display a high sense of accountability when completing requests with high visibility or tight turnaround times.
• Scale-up growth by identifying areas where CI required, both within existing scope and new opportunities
• Create an inclusive and collaborative environment.
• Work in a team environment with focus on achieving team goals vs individual goals.
• Actively learn and apply advanced level of expertise in JDA, other space planning tools, Advance Excel
• Be a backup for category/region by gaining Process Knowledge and acquiring Category knowledge by participating on all project calls
• Qualifications, Experience, Skills
• 5 - 8 years of experience in Space Planning – JDA/Spaceman/Hoffrogge tool with a background in Floor Planning, Retail or FMCG Experience.
• Bachelor’s degree
• Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Office, with demonstrated intermediate Excel skills necessary.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Ability to work collaboratively and proactively with multi-functional teams/Stakeholders.
• Best-in-class time management and prioritization skills
• Knowledge of product merchandising or shelf management & Floor Planning
• Highly responsive, with ability to work to SLAs and tight deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively and proactively with project teams.
• Strong at data analysis with strong attention to details
  
  

And above all of this, an undying love for beer!

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