Sector IT Analyst

Overview This role is designed for an experienced Business Analyst who will play a pivotal part in driving data-driven decision-making and process optimization for North America Data Product Management team.The ideal candidate will combine advanced analytics skills, deep SQL expertise, and practical data engineering knowledge with a strong understanding of the FMCG Domain. You will work cross-functionally to transform business requirements into actionable insights and scalable solutions, supporting both strategic and operational objectives. Responsibilities Business Process Analysis & Optimization Analyze existing business processes, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and drive growth within the beverages sector. Collaborate with stakeholders to map and document end-to-end business processes and data flows. Data Analysis & Reporting Design, write, and optimize complex SQL queries to extract, manipulate, and analyze large datasets from multiple sources. Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and KPIs that provide actionable insights to business leaders and operational teams. Requirements Gathering & Solution Design Engage with business stakeholders to gather, document, and prioritize business and functional requirements for analytics, reporting, and data engineering projects. Translate business needs into technical specifications for development teams, ensuring alignment with business goals. Data Engineering Support Work closely with data engineering teams to support the design, development, and maintenance of robust data pipelines and data models. Participate in data migration, integration, and transformation projects, ensuring data quality and integrity throughout. Domain Expertise & Stakeholder Engagement Leverage deep domain knowledge of the beverages industry to provide context for data analysis, interpret trends, and recommend relevant business actions. Act as a trusted advisor to business partners, fostering strong relationships and ensuring solutions are tailored to sector needs. Continuous Improvement & Innovation Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and new technologies in analytics, data engineering, and the beverages sector. Proactively identify and champion opportunities for process automation, digitalization, and innovation. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field. Experience: 7–9 years in business analysis, data analytics, or a related field within the consumer goods, beverages, or FMCG industry. SQL Expertise: Advanced proficiency in SQL for data extraction, manipulation, and analysis. Data Engineering: Experience working with data pipelines, ETL processes, and data modeling (hands-on or in close partnership with data engineering teams). Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of the beverages industry, including market dynamics, supply chain, sales, and marketing operations. Analytical Thinking: Ability to synthesize complex data from multiple sources, identify trends, and provide clear, actionable recommendations. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and vice versa. Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to work cross-functionally, manage multiple priorities, and build strong relationships with business and technical teams. Problem-Solving: Solution-oriented mindset with a track record of driving process improvements and delivering business value. Preferred Qualifications Experience with data visualization tools (, Power BI, Tableau). Familiarity with cloud data platforms (, Azure, AWS, GCP). Knowledge of Python or R for data analysis (a plus). Previous experience in a data product or digital transformation environment.