Manager, Business Analysis and Insights

Position Overview

The Manager of Business Analysis and Insights is a key role responsible for harnessing data analytics to guide strategic decisions, enhance operational processes, and elevate overall company performance through insightful data interpretation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead creation and implementation of strategies to optimize business processes.
• Utilize advanced analytical tools to collect, organize, and analyze data to detect trends, exceptions, and opportunities for improvements.
• Perform in-depth ad-hoc analyses to address urgent business questions and support strategic projects.
• Develop KPIs and dashboards to monitor operations and deliver comprehensive reports with compelling visualizations.
• Conduct competitive market analysis leveraging external data to benchmark against rivals and identify growth prospects.
• Collaborate across functions to drive continuous improvements and process enhancements.
• Engage in forecasting and predictive analytics to foresee challenges, plan capacity, and optimize resource usage.
• Build and sustain relationships with stakeholders for integration of technology enhancements and automation initiatives.
• Identify experimental opportunities for business improvement and oversee vendor management.
• Keep updated on industry trends and emerging capabilities in analytics and data science.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with 5 to 8+ years experience in business analytics, data insights, or related fields.
• Strong analytical skills including hypothesis testing, forecasting, and trend analysis.
• Advanced command of SQL; working knowledge of Python or R preferred for statistical modeling and automation.
• Experience with visualization and BI platforms such as Tableau, PowerBI, Looker, modern data platforms, and AI technologies.
• Proven ability to leverage syndicated and market data (e.g. point-of-sale and consumer panel data) to extract actionable market insights.
• Successful history collaborating with multiple departments like merchandising, marketing, and finance and influencing decision-making at various organizational levels.
• Excellent communication and storytelling aptitude to effectively persuade stakeholders.

Leadership Principles

• Respect individuals by fostering inclusive, positive environments that value diversity and belonging.
• Commit to team engagement by mentoring, coaching, and recognizing contributions.
• Build trust through collaboration and clear, impactful communication.
• Maintain highest integrity standards, ethical conduct, and support regulatory compliance.
• Encourage open concerns reporting and adhere to company values promoting transparency and accountability.
• Focus on customer-first delivery by integrating omni-channel and cost-conscious approaches.
• Embrace continuous improvement, innovation, and resilience in pursuing excellence.
• Adapt to new digital tools and ways of working to enhance business outcomes.

Additional Information

• Salary ranges between $91,900 and $126,390 annually, depending on experience.
• Primary work location is 1940 Argentia Rd, Mississauga, ON, Canada.
• The role requires candidates 16 years of age or older.
• The company commits to reasonable accommodation for applicants or employees with disabilities as mandated by law.
• AI-powered tools may be utilized during applicant screening processes.