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Valio USA, Inc · 14 hours ago

Transformation Analyst

positionParsippany, NJ
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
money$90K/yr - $110K/yr
date2+ years exp

Valio USA, Inc. is seeking a Transformation Analyst to bridge the gap between business needs and technical execution. This role involves driving strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and enable data-driven decision-making across the organization.

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Hiring Manager
Michelle Labasi
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Responsibilities

Sales Systems & BluePlanner Support
Maintain and enhance BluePlanner to ensure accurate pricing, promotions, customer hierarchies, and trade budgets, applying best practices in process improvement and data integrity
Provide hands-on support to Sales Managers, guiding tool navigation and system functionality, and championing user adoption
Audit and optimize system entries, proactively identifying discrepancies and driving continuous improvement
Trade Spend Management & Promotional Analytics
Develop and refine tools to monitor trade spend, leveraging advanced analytics to inform strategic decisions
Conduct post-promotional analysis using syndicated data (e.g., IRI), calculating ROI, identifying performance drivers, and recommending actionable improvements
Lead quarterly trade reviews, collaborating with Sales Managers to highlight insights, review ROI, and define corrective actions
Forecasting & Demand Planning Support
Partner with Sales and Operations to validate and challenge forecast inputs, ensuring alignment with business objectives
Enhance forecasting tools and processes, proposing and implementing improvements to strengthen volume estimates and visibility
Identify and communicate forecast risks, opportunities, and deviations from historical performance
Tools, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
Maintain and optimize reporting tools and dashboards, supporting Sales, Business Systems, and Operations teams
Identify opportunities to automate, standardize, and streamline reporting processes, driving operational efficiency
Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for cross-functional teams

Qualification

Data analyticsProcess improvementSales supportExcelPowerBITrade marketingDemand planningCommunicationCritical-thinkingAttention to detailProject Management

Required

2–5+ years of experience in sales support, analytics, trade marketing, FP&A, or demand planning—CPG experience preferred
Experience with IRI, Nielsen, or syndicated POS data is strongly desired
Proficiency with Excel, PowerBI, and planning tools (BluePlanner is a plus)
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
Ability to challenge assumptions diplomatically and influence cross-functional partners
High attention to detail and proactive problem-solving mindset
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Analytics or a related field

Preferred

Project Management experience preferred

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement benefits

Company

Valio USA, Inc

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Valio USA is a subsidiary of Valio Ltd in Helsinki, Finland.
dateFounded in 1998
location
Parsippany, New Jersey, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://finlandiacheese.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Ann-Mari Hämäläinen
Chief Executive Officer
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