Title:  Marketing Analytics & Forecast Manager (m/f/d)

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We are looking for a Marketing analytics and Forecasting Manager (m/f/d) as of now to strengthen our Marketing Department in Cologne.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Marketing Analytics and Forecasting Manager who is driven by a passion of understanding underlying market dynamics and evolving consumer patterns. Your mission will be to become the ultimate expert in understanding market trends, collect and connect relevant information from various information sources to build the best possible foresights and scenarios. In this position you will have the chance to also immerse in geo-analytics and marketing modelling. If you thrive to uncover hidden patterns, make impactful predictions, discuss your insights with senior executives and other stakeholders this is your opportunity.  

Your talent – believer in the power of consumer centricity, experienced in consumer research, brilliant analyst, inspiring storyteller

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Business, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• You gained already experience in forecasting, market modelling or a related analytical role, familiarity with various forecasting methodologies and tools
• Exceptional analytical skills merged with holistic business and strategic thinking
• Talented project manager, with high demands of your own work quality and output
• Good interpersonal skills, open minded, quick learner
• Good presentation skills, ability to inspire audiences, ability to communicate complex data insights clearly and effectively even for senior management level
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel. Any other tool knowledge related to data analytics or insight/data visualization is a plus
• Fluent in English written and spoken

Your tasks - exciting and diverse

• Enhance Market Models: Continuously improve market and consumer off-take models for Germany, manage various business scenarios, and share insights on market trends and future developments.
• Upgrade Forecasting Tools: Develop processes and tools to enhance forecasting capabilities, incorporating AI/ML models for smarter, faster, and more detailed scenario planning.
• Collaborate for Insights: Work with key (local and global) stakeholders to gather quantitative and qualitative insights, shaping accurate forecasts.
• Ensure Seamless Processes: Coordinate with various departments to streamline business plan development, and profitability calculations.
• Optimize Consumer Targeting: Collaborate on geo-analytical models, improve consumer targeting accuracy and maximize ROI for trade and consumer programs.

Your benefits - evidently appealing

• The freedom to be yourself: We believe in the success of diverse teams and stand for a working environment in which you can be who you are, because with us, people are the center of attention
• The flexibility to shape your working hours and location: We build on flexible working time models, including mobile office
• Your well-being is our priority: In addition to external cooperations, we offer extensive opportunities for the right work-life balance
• A varied and responsible job with one of the largest employers in the tobacco industry
• A family-like corporate culture combined with the development opportunities of an international group of companies
• A management that stands for an appreciative and integrative style of leadership
• Home office equipment, laptop, and company mobile phone
• Attractive remuneration

Your chance:
Take your chance and join one of the "Top Employers 2024" in Germany. We offer you a challenging and varied job in an international company. Continuous further training and attractive general conditions are fundamental components of our personnel concept.

Are you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now!

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with TA > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with special needs. If you require any accommodations, please let the Talent Advisor know during the selection process.