Competitive Intelligence Analyst

Mars (External) Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

Tennessee-Franklin Full-time Mid-level Market Research

Mid-level Market Research role at Mars (External). Tennessee-Franklin · full-time.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You'll keep recurring reports and dashboards current, improving them with automation and tools such as AI
You'll create standard Flywheel and portfolio performance reports with clear analysis and business implications
You'll prepare data, analyze results, and report on Flywheel, IVCP, and white space evaluation processes
You'll investigate brand and category performance to surface drivers, opportunities, and risks
You'll track competitors, support insight-sharing content, and strengthen reporting documentation and scalability

What you bring

You have a bachelor's degree; an MBA or other advanced degree is preferred
You bring at least two years in analytics, insights, category management, or a related field
You work confidently with Excel, have exposure to Tableau or Power BI, and manage data carefully
You communicate findings clearly through strong writing, communication, and presentation skills
You can handle recurring work and multiple deadlines with business judgment and process discipline

Who this fits

This role suits an analytical, detail-focused professional who can turn data into repeatable insights and work across a matrixed organization. Experience in CPG, pet care, or a matrixed global organization is preferred. You’ll be based on-site in Franklin, Tennessee, with regular office collaboration and occasional remote work; Mars does not sponsor visas or provide relocation benefits.

From the employer

Job Description:

Competitive Intelligence Analyst

Franklin, TN

On-site

The Competitive Intelligence Analyst supports the delivery of standardized reporting, analytics, and insights that enable consistent decision-making across the organization. This role exists to translate data into repeatable insights, maintain core reporting processes, and contribute to the development of thought leadership and best practices.\

What are we looking for?

Bachelor’s degree required MBA or advanced degree preferred
2+ years of experience in analytics, insights, category management, or related field
Strong analytical and data management skills
Strong communication and presentation skills
Experience with Excel and exposure to BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
Ability to structure analysis and communicate findings clearly
Strong business acumen
Strong attention to detail and process orientation
Ability to manage recurring tasks and multiple deadlines

Preferred qualifications:

Experience working in CPG, pet care, and a matrixed global organization

What would be your key responsibilities?

Maintain and continuously improve periodic reporting and dashboards, incorporating automation and new tools (e.g., AI) to drive efficiency
Produce standardized Flywheel and portfolio performance reports with clear written analysis and implications
Support key signature processes (e.g., Flywheel, IVCP, white space evaluation) through data preparation, analysis, and reporting
Execute ad hoc analyses to identify performance drivers, opportunities, and risks across brands and categories
Build and maintain competitive intelligence tracking to inform benchmarking and best practices
Contribute to the development of thought leadership materials with a focus on future category trends and growth opportunities
Support webinar development and content creation for sharing insights across the organization
Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and documentation of methodologies and assumptions
Collaborate with remainder of I&GS to refine outputs and identify next steps for deeper analysis
Identify process improvements and opportunities to enhance reporting automation and scalability

What can you expect from Mars?

Opportunity to bring your pet to work.
Commitment to create a safe, healthy, and sustainable world for our partners and the communities in which we operate.
Commitment to make A Better World For Pets™ a world where they’re healthy, happy and welcome
Commitment to our consumers and focus on positively impacting the planet and the population.

This role is based in Franklin, TN with regular in-office collaboration expected. Flexibility is a key enabler—empowering associates to make choices that support both business outcomes and personal needs, including occasional remote work.