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Mars

Global confectionery, food, and petcare company

Senior Data Science Analyst

Business IntelligenceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChicago, IL, USANo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in data science, computer science, statistics, mathematics, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
  • Two to four years of experience in a data, analytics, or technical role; consumer packaged goods or retail experience is a plus.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including modeling, data manipulation, and scenario analysis.
  • Experience with Power BI or similar visualization tools such as Tableau or Looker.
  • Working knowledge of a programming language such as Python or SQL.
  • Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and commitment to data integrity.
  • Ability to simplify complex analyses into clear, business-relevant insights.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
  • Experience working with SAP.

Responsibilities

  • Generate insights to support strategic decision-making across omnichannel sales, supply planning, and category management.
  • Build and maintain reports and dashboards in Power BI using Scintilla, Nielsen, and internal supply chain data.
  • Analyze large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities affecting revenue, distribution, and execution.
  • Translate complex analyses into clear, compelling narratives for business stakeholders.
  • Improve and automate data processes and workflows, including data collection, validation, and integration across multiple sources.
  • Conduct ad hoc analyses and deep dives to inform key business initiatives and leadership decisions.

Desired Qualifications

  • Consumer packaged goods or retail experience is a plus.

About the Company

Mars

Global confectionery, food, and petcare company

Mars makes confectionery, food, and petcare products and also operates pet health services through networks like Banfield, VCA, BluePearl, and Royal Canin. Its products are marketed under familiar brands such as M&M’s, Snickers, Milky Way, Skittles, Dove, Orbit, Pedigree, Royal Canin, Whiskas, and Cocoavia, sold globally to consumers and pet owners. The company differs from competitors by combining a broad, diversified portfolio with a global, family-owned structure guided by the Mars Principles (Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, Freedom), which drives its operations and partnerships. Mars aims to help communities prosper and to grow its business while improving social and environmental outcomes, using its scale to support responsible practices across the world.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$27B
Headquarters
McLean, VA
Founded
1911

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