Director, Strategic Insights & Analytics

Director, Strategic Insights & Analytics

At The Coca‑Cola Company, we operate at the intersection of data, innovation, and strategy to advance growth and create value for consumers, customers, and communities. The Director, Strategic Insights & Analytics is a pivotal role within our North America Operating Unit, designed for a leader who can transform complex, multi-source data into actionable recommendations that shape enterprise decisions and unlock new business opportunities.

This position demands strategic thinking coupled with advanced analytical expertise. You will independently lead high-impact analytical work streams focused on assessing marketplace dynamics, understanding consumer behavior, and guiding commercial priorities. Acting as a thought partner to senior leadership, you will transform ambiguous business questions into structured solutions and build compelling narratives that translate insights into action. If you have a passion for analytics, innovation, and influencing business direction through data-driven storytelling, this role provides the opportunity to create meaningful business impact while shaping the future of Coca‑Cola in North America.

Strategic Thinking & Business Impact:

• Apply structured problem-solving and strategic analysis to frame key business questions, connect insights across functions, and generate actionable recommendations.
• Monitor macro trends, consumer behavior, and competitive activity to anticipate risk and inform business strategies.
• Utilize scenario planning and predictive frameworks to evaluate alternatives and guide leadership decisions.

Advanced Analytics & Insight Generation:

• Own analytical work streams that integrate diverse internal datasets and third-party sources—consumer panels, syndicated data, transactional records—to produce performance insights and growth strategies.
• Apply advanced methods, including AI-enabled analytics and forecasting tools, to accelerate data processing and improve predictive accuracy.
• Evaluate emerging datasets, methodologies, and external solutions to ensure quality and scalability of insights.
• Translate findings into practical recommendations supported by measurable KPIs and quantifiable outcomes.

Executive Storytelling & Influence:

• Develop clear, compelling executive presentations and data visualizations that articulate insights with strategic relevance.
• Influence senior stakeholders through insight-driven recommendations, aligning priorities and enabling informed decision-making.
• Build collaborative partnerships with Marketing, Category, Finance, RGM, and Commercial teams to ensure integration of insights across business processes.

Project/Stakeholder Leadership:

• Manage complex projects from definition through delivery, driving timelines, stakeholder engagement, and prioritization across competing initiatives.
• Ensure alignment between analytical outputs and enterprise objectives while maintaining a proactive approach in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Analytics, Statistics, Marketing, Finance, Data Science, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in strategy, decision sciences, consumer insights, business intelligence, or consulting in consumer-packaged goods, retail, beverage, or related sectors.
• Expertise in managing large-scale, highly granular datasets; proficiency with syndicated sources (IRI, Nielsen), customer analytics, and consumer research tools.
• Proven ability to assess data quality, understand sampling methodologies, and integrate multiple data streams into cohesive narratives.
• Familiarity with generative AI applications and AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor) for automation and analytical acceleration.
• Advanced knowledge of analytical platforms and visualization tools; strong SQL/Excel skills for data management and interpretation.
• Exceptional ability to communicate insights through executive-ready deliverables, compelling storytelling, and fact-based recommendations.
• Strong collaboration skills with experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing…