Strategic Data Insights Manager

The Plant Company Overview

We are a pioneering horticulture company that embodies growth-oriented values. Our mission is to deliver exceptional quality and innovation in the sustainable production of tropical foliage plants.

Job Summary:

This exciting opportunity at The Plant Company seeks a results-driven Senior Analyst Manager to drive data analysis and business insights across Sales, Finance, IT, and Production departments.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Data Analysis & Business Insights: Lead the collection, analysis, and interpretation of large datasets to provide actionable insights supporting sales, production, and IT initiatives.
• Sales Analysis: Develop comprehensive sales reports, including item performance reports, and provide insights into national account performance for Home Depot.
• ERP & IT Integrations: Oversee ERP data integration for enhanced sales, production, and financial alignment, and coordinate EDI implementations to streamline electronic transactions with key accounts.
• Production Forecasting & Sales Alignment: Manage detailed production forecasts, ensuring alignment between sales forecasts and production capabilities, and convert sales forecasts into products by working closely with production & scheduling teams to optimize supply for customer demands.
• Operational Efficiency & Project Management: Oversee large-scale projects, including the Online Ordering IGC Developer/Implementation, which aims to enhance the ordering experience for Independent Garden Centers (IGCs), and manage initiatives to improve operational efficiency and ensure seamless alignment between sales and production.

Sales Strategy Development & Support: Collaborate with sales leaders to develop and execute sales strategies, optimize performance, and identify growth opportunities, and analyze customer and market data to drive strategic decision-making for sales initiatives and business expansion.

Financial Forecasting & Reporting: Develop financial models to forecast sales trends, expenses, and profitability, assisting leadership with strategic decisions, and provide regular sales reports on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including revenue growth, profitability, and sales effectiveness for internal and external stakeholders.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, IT, and Operations, to identify areas for improvement and drive overall growth, and work with the Home Depot Account Manager and Category Manager to ensure successful Home Depot relationship and product lineup management.

Team Leadership & Development: Build, mentor, and coach analysts and IT department to foster a data-driven culture within the company, and promote best practices in data analysis, ERP usage, and IT system optimization across departments.

Compensation: This full-time position offers an estimated annual salary of $110,000-$125,000, based on location and industry standards.