Analyst, Solutions

Why Work for KeHE?

• Full‑time
• Pay Range: $65,120.00/Yr.
  
  - $95,348.00/Yr.
• Shift Days: , Shift Time:
• Benefits on Day 1
  • Health/Rx
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Paid sick time
  • Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
  • Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
  • Holiday pay for company designated holidays

At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others – and it all starts with you. As an employee‑owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

The Growth Solutions Analyst is a key asset to KeHE’s Marketing Team. This position is responsible for supporting the Director and Manager of Growth Solutions in the development of customer presentations. This position will also engage and coordinate the efforts of key stakeholders and subject matter experts to meet the scope & deadlines of projects. As with all positions at KeHE, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE’s Mission, Vision and Values.

• Research quantitative information to support innovative merchandising solutions
• Compile actionable qualitative information to develop customer solutions
• Ability to utilize multiple sources of syndicated data to create a selling story for customer presentations.
• Utilize syndicated data portals to mine and extract information for customer presentations
• Create demographic clustering to determine highest potential customer store opportunities
• Analyze customer assortment to determine voids & establish a priority ranking
• Create category‑specific presentations for customers alongside the Growth Solutions manager with the objective of taking full ownership of projects from concept to delivery.
• Develop ROI reporting by analyzing implementation rates, product success rates, and sales growth.
• Present findings to internal and external stakeholders in a clear and compelling manner.
• Collaborate with internal cross‑functional partners such as Category Management and Sales teams within KeHE.
• Maintain safeguards of confidential company information.
• Manage multiple concurrent priorities, progress, and deadlines while maintaining accuracy, organization, and timely follow‑through
• Collaborate effectively with the broader Growth Solutions team to ensure alignment and support shared goals through clear communication and partnership.
• Support other functional groups within marketing department on an as needed basis (e.g. Our Brands and Events & Publications teams)

• 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field of study.
• A minimum of two years of related experience in quantitative sales & general business analysis.

• Experience with grocery category management, the consumer package goods industry, and/or the grocery industry are a plus.
• Experience with query writing and/or IBM Cognos Connection a plus.
• Willingness to take initiative on projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate findings & recommendations in writing to internal audiences as well as external manufacturers, brokers & conventional & natural customers.
• Demonstrated skill & competency with all Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to multi‑task in a very fast‑paced business environment.
• Capacity to learn & process quickly.
• Proven record of fact‑based decision‑making using Nielsen, IRI, Spins, Spectra, & other syndicated purchased data.
• General Knowledge of Power
  
  BI Dashboards is a plus
• Possess a sense of urgency & attention to accuracy & detail.
• Ability to effectively manage a wide variety of tasks simultaneously & often with time conflicting pressures.
• Demonstrated ability & willingness to work flexible hours, including some weekends.
• Ability & willingness to travel (about 10-15%)

• These…