Strategic Business Intelligence Director
AAK LLC, Edison, NJ, United States
Strategic Business Intelligence Director
AAK USA, INC.
Making Better Happen Our story goes back more than 150 years, tothe windy coast where Sweden and Denmark meet.
From our success in Scandinavia, we've growninto the world's leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employingmore than 4000 people all across the globe.
We work with our customers to make theproducts you love even better. The oils we produce go into making yourchocolate extra creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it'snot just food - we work across industries to make products that are higherquality, healthier and better for the planet.
Every one of us works towards our sharedpurpose: Making Better Happen™.
Everything we do is about Making BetterHappen together. Join nearly 4,000 like-minded colleagues globally and build abetter future with us.
Build a better future as a Strategic Business Intelligence Director in Edison, NJ Compensation Range: $205,000 - $251,000 Possible Bonus: 15%
AAK Edison
About the role
Reportingto the Vice President of Go to Market, this role will develop the category andmarket strategy across customers and regions. The Director will own the category and portfolio strategy in alignmentwith the Sales Leadership Team, Customer Innovation and the Global Industryteam. The role is a senior commercialleadership position with both strategic and operational accountability. Critical to the success of this role is thepartnership with Sales, Pricing, Sourcing & Trading as well as Operationsto ensure the short- and long-term category and customer strategies translateinto growth.
Responsibilities
Market Insights Development Integrate insights across categories and customers to deliver a coherent portfolio-level view of performance, trade-offs, and opportunities. Accountable and the US coordinator of data, analytics, and insights for key global and US products Deliver a single, reconciled, and trusted view of drivers, risks, and outlook across categories. Own product analytics priorities aligned to strategy, budgets, and the annual operating plan. Translate complex data into clear, executive-ready insights that inform leadership decision-making and resource allocation.
Category Strategy Own AAK US category strategy, ensuring alignment with volume objectives Lead development of customer-facing category strategies grounded in data, insights, and performance analytics Support optimization of portfolio, product rationalization, and portfolio expansion strategies Develop fact-based selling narratives and insights that influence customer Partner with Customer Innovation to shape innovation pipelines based on white space and performance analysis About you
8-12 years of progressive experience in Category Management, Sales Strategy & Market Intelligence, Business Operations or Commercial Leadership Demonstrated ownership of category performance and portfolio strategy Ability to link analytics to business strategy and synthesize insights into a clear, executive narrative as well as the ability to develop analytics capability and adoption across teams. Familiarity analyzing large datasets using basic data tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, other query tools) and experience with visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) Use of CPG market intelligence tools such as SPINS, IRI, Nielsen Disciplined approach to analytics governance, quality, and execution. Comfort operating in a highly matrixed & global environment. Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Communications, or related field (MBA preferred) Ability to travel as needed
In return AAK offer
Career paths, training and development, e-learning and tuition reimbursement programs offer potential for you to progress your future career Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hire Health Savings Account with AAK annual contribution of $1,000-$1,500 We match 100% of the first 3% you contribute to your 401(k), and 50% of the next 3% Free Life and Disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Supplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans Discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more Celebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our communities Recognition incentives for service and peer to peer recognition
About AAK
Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK's offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.
AAKprohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation,age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status,and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state orfederal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of studentsin its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.
AAK USA, INC.
Making Better Happen Our story goes back more than 150 years, tothe windy coast where Sweden and Denmark meet.
From our success in Scandinavia, we've growninto the world's leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employingmore than 4000 people all across the globe.
We work with our customers to make theproducts you love even better. The oils we produce go into making yourchocolate extra creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it'snot just food - we work across industries to make products that are higherquality, healthier and better for the planet.
Every one of us works towards our sharedpurpose: Making Better Happen™.
Everything we do is about Making BetterHappen together. Join nearly 4,000 like-minded colleagues globally and build abetter future with us.
Build a better future as a Strategic Business Intelligence Director in Edison, NJ Compensation Range: $205,000 - $251,000 Possible Bonus: 15%
AAK Edison
About the role
Reportingto the Vice President of Go to Market, this role will develop the category andmarket strategy across customers and regions. The Director will own the category and portfolio strategy in alignmentwith the Sales Leadership Team, Customer Innovation and the Global Industryteam. The role is a senior commercialleadership position with both strategic and operational accountability. Critical to the success of this role is thepartnership with Sales, Pricing, Sourcing & Trading as well as Operationsto ensure the short- and long-term category and customer strategies translateinto growth.
Responsibilities
Market Insights Development Integrate insights across categories and customers to deliver a coherent portfolio-level view of performance, trade-offs, and opportunities. Accountable and the US coordinator of data, analytics, and insights for key global and US products Deliver a single, reconciled, and trusted view of drivers, risks, and outlook across categories. Own product analytics priorities aligned to strategy, budgets, and the annual operating plan. Translate complex data into clear, executive-ready insights that inform leadership decision-making and resource allocation.
Category Strategy Own AAK US category strategy, ensuring alignment with volume objectives Lead development of customer-facing category strategies grounded in data, insights, and performance analytics Support optimization of portfolio, product rationalization, and portfolio expansion strategies Develop fact-based selling narratives and insights that influence customer Partner with Customer Innovation to shape innovation pipelines based on white space and performance analysis About you
8-12 years of progressive experience in Category Management, Sales Strategy & Market Intelligence, Business Operations or Commercial Leadership Demonstrated ownership of category performance and portfolio strategy Ability to link analytics to business strategy and synthesize insights into a clear, executive narrative as well as the ability to develop analytics capability and adoption across teams. Familiarity analyzing large datasets using basic data tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, other query tools) and experience with visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) Use of CPG market intelligence tools such as SPINS, IRI, Nielsen Disciplined approach to analytics governance, quality, and execution. Comfort operating in a highly matrixed & global environment. Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Communications, or related field (MBA preferred) Ability to travel as needed
In return AAK offer
Career paths, training and development, e-learning and tuition reimbursement programs offer potential for you to progress your future career Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hire Health Savings Account with AAK annual contribution of $1,000-$1,500 We match 100% of the first 3% you contribute to your 401(k), and 50% of the next 3% Free Life and Disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Supplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans Discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more Celebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our communities Recognition incentives for service and peer to peer recognition
About AAK
Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK's offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.
AAKprohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation,age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status,and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state orfederal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of studentsin its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.