Business and Technical Portfolio Analyst

Company: The Coca-Cola Company
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Business & Technical Portfolio Analyst is a strategic role responsible for strengthening the connection between the Technical Innovation & Stewardship (TI&S) technical work (including innovation, productivity, and stewardship) and its impact on the business. The Analyst will capture data from various sources (e.g. financial and technical) and translate complex data into key trends, diagnostic and predictive insights which can offer ways to improve TI&S' contribution to the business and optimize priorities.What You'll Do for UsStrategy: Elevate the TI&S effectiveness and impact on the business by developing, aligning and ensuring execution of a data short, mid and long-term strategy.Data Analysis, Interpretation and Visualization: Distill and leverage critical insights to define key takeaways and provide recommended action plans to drive informed decisionsStewardship and Communication: Ability to broadly socialize key findings and partner across North America Operating Unit and Global Platforms to deliver on the TI&S strategy.Capability Development: Develop tools, templates and processes to improve efficiency of TI&S functions and associates. Enhance predictive capabilities to drive data-driven decisions on risks and to create efficiencies for Scientific and Regulatory Affairs (SRA), Quality, Safety and Environment (QSE) and Research Development and Innovation (RDI). Examples could be, leveraging sensory data to predict optimal recipes, automate prototype sample preparation, leverage historical QSE data to elevate the rigor of our Risk-bases assessments, optimize label review routines.Stakeholder Engagement: Create a strong and jointly beneficial partnership across TI&S, Global Platforms and cross-functionally (e.g. Strategy, marketing, consumer insights, finance, and supply chain) to elevate TI&S to a strategic business partner.Project Management and Optimization: Opportunity to manage and coordinate complex, strategic portfolio analysis projects and IT projects to an achievable scope and timeline with appropriate resourcing.This role will communicate directly with the SVP and TI&S Leadership Team to ensure the strategy and actionable plan are aligned and delivered. Work collaboratively with all TI&S functions to understand goals and deliver jointly against the plan. As appropriate, represent TI&S with key stakeholders such as, Platform Services, Supply Chain, Strategy, Marketing, Corporate T&SC and IT.Enhance knowledge and capabilities across TI&S to help elevate their business partnership capabilities and leverage data to shape the AOP/LRP and confidently make decisions on priorities.Depending on the connection point, this role will need to influence, inform and align on multiple technical and strategic matters.Qualifications & Requirements B.S. in analytics, business administration, economics, finance or related field required; M.S. preferred5+ years in in similar or related roles in food/beverage or related industry is required. Strong consumer and marketing analytics capabilities. Strong ability to visualize and effectively socialize action-based findings.Ability to synthesize key takeaways across wide range and variety of data sources and translate insights into actionable opportunities; structured and compelling communication skills (written and verbal)Strong analytics and modeling experience, including proficiency in ExcelSkilled in other Microsoft Office applications, including Word and PowerPoint. Experience with BI and visualization tools (e.g. Tableau) a plus.Experience collaborating and influencing cross-functional teamsProven track record of delivering sustainable results and problem-solving. Comfort with ambiguity and working in a fast-paced organization.Knowledge of syndicated marketplace information and data (e.g., Nielsen) as well as internal sources (e.g., Matrix, Bev360)Foundational understanding of R&D, SRA, QSE and/or end-to-end understanding of product life cycle and value chain.Building Value Based Relationships: Ability to generate alliances internally and externally by continuously identifying and acting on those things that will create success for the Company and its customers, bottlers, suppliers, communities and governments.Combination of Technical and Leadership Skills: Strong leadership skills that will help key stakeholders make data-driven decisions and communicate the value of TI&S and key findings effectively.Strong Story Telling Skills: Ability to take complex information and tell a compelling story to gain buy-in and influence as needed.What We Can Do for You Purpose Driven: Purpose driven approach that empowers our people to protect the environment and communities we serve while delivering safe & quality products.Global Connections: Allows you to develop, enhance and maintain global connections that allow us to move faster and learn from others.Community of Belonging: We're an organization that believes our ability to continually grow and build the right atmosphere where people feel safe and empowered, lets you bring your best self to work.Compensation & Benefits: Competitive benefits package that start on day one of employmentSkillsData Visualization; Reporting Analytics; Work Collaboratively; CommunicationOur Purpose and Growth Culture:We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what's possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors - curious, empowered, inclusive and agile - and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 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