Senior Analyst, Strategy

1 week ago


Hackensack, New Jersey, United States Upfield Full time
Job Overview

Company & Position Overview

Join us in our mission to redefine the future of food as we seek a talented Senior Analyst in Strategy & Transformation for our Global Violife division. At Upfield, we pride ourselves on being the leading independent plant-based food company, having transitioned from Unilever and backed by KKR since 2018. Our acquisition of Violife in 2020 has propelled us to the forefront of the Plant-Based Cheese market, making it the top brand globally with a significant presence in North America and Europe.

Role Responsibilities

This position will report directly to the Global Head of Strategy & Transformation for Violife and will be instrumental in shaping the strategic direction of the business. Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading priority strategy and transformation initiatives, such as channel strategy and portfolio optimization, while managing global, cross-functional teams.
  • Providing strategic support to the office of the Global Violife President & Chief Growth Officer, including preparation for senior leadership and board meetings.
  • Gathering and synthesizing consumer and market insights to create a comprehensive global learning strategy and facilitate priority projects.
  • Overseeing regular communications with C-Suite executives regarding business performance in collaboration with local market leaders.
  • Assisting in strategic planning efforts, working closely with various markets to develop both long-term and annual strategies.
  • Conducting ad hoc analyses to support executive requests, including financial and market data evaluations.

Candidate Profile

We are in search of a globally oriented, analytical thinker who is self-motivated and passionate about plant-based food. The Violife team operates in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, aiming to revolutionize the Plant-Based Cheese sector and elevate the Violife brand to billion-dollar status by 2030. Success in this role requires comfort with ambiguity and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global setting. The Senior Analyst will serve as a versatile resource, providing project management and analytical expertise while collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders within Upfield.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Innovative mindset with a proactive approach. Highly driven, entrepreneurial, and analytical.
  • 2-3 years of experience in management consulting or consumer packaged goods (CPG).
  • Strong strategic and analytical capabilities, proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to extract insights from data.
  • Effective project management and organizational skills.
  • Experience working internationally, with some travel required to collaborate with markets in North America and Europe.
  • Bachelor's Degree is essential.
  • Familiarity with Nielsen, Euromonitor, and other market research tools.
  • Genuine enthusiasm for the food industry and the plant-based movement.

Company Commitment

At Upfield, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. We evaluate applicants based on values, qualifications, performance, skills, and experience, and we strive to eliminate bias in our job postings.

We believe that personal characteristics should not hinder anyone from joining Upfield. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other personal characteristics.



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