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Senior Analyst, Sales Strategy & Planning

Tyson Foods

Springdale, AR
Full Time
Senior
15 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

This role is a key member of the Prepared Sales Operations team at Tyson, responsible for developing and executing category and channel strategies along with the fiscal year plan for Tyson Prepared categories. The Sr. Analyst Sales Strategy & Planning reports to the Director and interacts primarily with field sales, brand marketing, supply chain, and finance. The position involves tracking and analyzing brand category performance, monitoring merchandising and distribution, forecasting, and owning a category and sales channel. It offers a development opportunity with exposure to building and executing strategies for national brands within a sophisticated selling organization, emphasizing ownership, curiosity, and quick learning.

Key Responsibilities

  • Tracks reports and analyzes the performance of the category and key products using internal data and external syndicated data platforms.
  • Provides insight and analysis to identify marketplace strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
  • Supports the sales planning process by providing fact-based insights and developing priorities for optimal outcomes.
  • Acts as a key contact for connecting field sales teams to the internal business unit.
  • Works on overall sales strategy and planning group initiatives and platforms to build a stronger team and organization.
  • Provides key input to demand and financial forecasts.
  • Manages ad-hoc category requests and projects as necessary.
  • Models behaviors that support Tyson Foods' Right Behaviors and leadership principles.
  • Establishes and maintains productive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
  • 3+ years of relevant experience in customer trade marketing, sales marketing, sales analytics, or category management in the CPG industry.
  • Expert-level competency in syndicated analytics, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Significant experience with IRI or Nielsen syndicated data is strongly preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information and make recommendations.
  • Critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment with little direction.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with sales and internal partners.
  • Willingness to travel 1-2 times per year.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with IRI or Nielsen syndicated data.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

Benefits & Perks

  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) plans
  • Affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits

Working at Tyson Foods

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. The company emphasizes integrity, ownership, and continuous learning, fostering a team-based environment focused on strategic growth and development.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 6, 2025
Job CategoryMarket Research
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceSenior

About Tyson Foods

Website

tysonfoods.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Springdale, AR

Industry

Animal Slaughtering and Processing

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