**Job Description:** **The Impact You’ll Make in this Role** As a **Customer Business Analyst** for **Central Europe Region** (CER) countries you will be part of the Consumer Business Group, responsible for the commercialization of worldwide leading brands including Scotch®, Scotch Blue™, Command™, Scotch-Brite™, Post-it®, 3M, Futuro™, Nexcare™, among others and you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. **Here, you will make an impact by** To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet the following minimum requirements: + _Determining Advanced Analysis and Insight Generation: Leveraging retailers and distributors' point of sales (POS) data, syndicated data, and shopper data to generate actionable insights._ + _Driving POS Growth and Mitigating Declines: Utilize your analytical expertise to develop strategies that enhance POS growth, while identifying and addressing potential declines through effective category management._ + _Playing a pivotal role in executing category management strategies. This involves deep dives into category performance, identifying growth opportunities, optimizing product assortment, and providing guidance on pricing and promotional strategies._ + _Influencing Partnership with Key Accounts: Build and maintain strong relationships with retailer/distributor key accounts within CER, influencing decision-making through data-driven insights and category management expertise._ + _Collaborating with all business analysts to implement Consumer Business Group global analytic strategies and tactics, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives._ **Your Skills and Expertise** To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet following minimum requirements: + _Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution preferably in Business, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field._ + _Expert Experience in_ **_business analytics_** _or a related relevant_ **_customer market_** _with a preference for experience in the_ **_FMCG industry_** _._ + **_Category Management_** _demonstrated expertise and data-driven decision making._ + **_Language Proficiency:_** _Fluency in English and German._ Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: + **_Analytical Skills:_** _Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Power BI._ + **_Technical Proficiency:_** _Familiarity with planogramming software (e.g., JDA Space Planner), and an understanding of data modeling techniques_ _._ + **_Leadership Qualities:_** _Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence key stakeholders and drive implementation of strategic initiatives._ + **_Communication Skills:_** _Excellent storytelling and presentation skills, capable of translating complex data into actionable insights. Proficiency in presenting to clients._ **Job specifics:** + _Office-based role_ + _Location: Diegem, Belgium_ **Does this opportunity and our innovative 3M culture align with your career aspirations?** **If so, we encourage you to apply and embark on a journey of creativity and growth with us.** **We look forward to hearing from you!** **PLEASE APPLY UPLOADING YOUR RESUME IN ENGLISH. THANK YOU!** **Resources for You** For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers. (https://www.3m.com/3M/en\_US/careers-us/stay-connected/insights-for-candidates/) If you have further questions please reach out to Max (our AI Virtual Assistant) via our Career Page. Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement. At 3M, we believe diversity & inclusion are essential to innovation. We seek and value differences in people! This Job ad is addressed to all potential candidates. As an equal opportunity employer 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race/ethnicity, nationality, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity-related matters, age or disability, or any other relevant characteristic protected under applicable local law. **Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.** **3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement** Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms. Please access the linked document by clicking here (http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/1274940O/3m-jobs-country-data-privacy-statements-external.pdf) , select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms. At 3M we apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily as our employees connect with customers all around the world. Learn more about 3M's creative solutions to global challenges at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M or @3MNews. 3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.