Lavazza Group · 4 days ago
Innovation & Portfolio Analyst - Office Coffee Services (OCS)
West Chester, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expLavazza Group is an internationally recognized company known for its coffee products and machines. The Innovation and Portfolio Analyst will manage the portfolio and new product development for the Office Coffee Service channel, overseeing new products from inception to launch while collaborating with various departments to meet company objectives.
CoffeeFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Support the Category Manager in analyzing retail and syndicated data (IRI, Nielsen) to identify trends, whitespace opportunities, and category performance insights related to new product launches and related launch plans
Support OCS Innovation and portfolio activities, including business requirement definition, business case development, and on-going marketing project support
In collaboration with the Category Manager, translate data into actionable selling stories for internal teams and customer-facing sales teams and distributors
Manage the administrative and operational components of product innovation, including SKU setup, documentation, briefs, and forms required to bring new products to market
Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, PMO, Brand, and Communications teams to progress innovation initiatives and ensure readiness for launch
Help build the Flavia portfolio management strategy, identifying new brand partnership opportunities and leading the execution of the innovation process
Help define the Flavia portfolio pricing strategy with the goal of maximizing marginality and boosting assortment velocities
Build Assortment & Merchandising guidelines, providing local commercial and sales teams with the base to determine assortment priorities and distribution targets
Qualification
Required
Four year degree in Marketing, Analytics, or Business preferred from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience
2+ years of experience in merchandising, category management, sales, or product/innovation support—CPG preferred; Food & Beverage is a strong plus. (Internship experience considered.)
Strong analytical skill set with experience working with syndicated retail data (IRI, Nielsen)
Ability to manage multiple projects, pivot quickly, and operate within both defined and evolving strategies
Exposure to innovation processes, product lifecycle support, or cross-functional project work ideal
Ability to travel as needed up to 10% of time
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Preferred
Experience with Power BI a plus
Benefits
Competitive Medical, Vision, Dental Benefits
401K Package
Employee Assistance Program
Hybrid Work Schedule
Ability to be barista certified
Tuition Reimbursement
Performance Development Plans
Employee Discounts
Summer Friday’s (Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day Weekend)
Flexible business casual dress code - jean friendly!
Free coffee, anytime!
Company
Lavazza Group
Lavazza Group offers ground coffee, and coffee beans, and manufactures coffee products.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Davide Riboni
President and CEO BU Americas
Luca Mattone
CFO Americas
Recent News
2025-11-14
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