Job Description About the Role: We are seeking a strategic and analytical leader to join our Assortment Insights team. This role is critical in driving localization efforts by leveraging syndicated merchandise data, advanced analytics, and AI-driven tools to optimize assortment strategies across our stores. The Sr. Manager will partner closely with central teams, activation teams, and merchants to ensure insights translate into actionable outcomes that improve efficiency and deliver localized assortments. What You’ll Do: • Data Integration & Tool Development: o Collaborate with central teams to consolidate data sources and build tools that support localization efforts. o Ensure tools and processes meet activation team needs and deliver measurable impact. • Testing & Optimization: o Design and track modular tests to evaluate assortment strategies. o Monitor performance, identify what works and what doesn’t, and iterate quickly. • Insights & Storytelling: o Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for merchants and leadership. o Build compelling narratives that inform assortment decisions and strategic initiatives. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: o Act as a liaison between central teams, merchants, and activation teams. o Foster strong relationships to ensure alignment and smooth execution of projects. • Ad Hoc Analysis: o Respond to leadership requests with timely, data-driven insights (e.g., store impact analysis for external events). We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. Skills and Requirements What You’ll Bring: • 7–10 years of experience in data-driven roles within CPG, retail, or supplier-side environments. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a scientific approach to insights. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. • Comfortable with limited formal training—self-starter who thrives in ambiguity. Preferred Qualifications: • Syndicated market share data experience (CPG or category management background preferred). • Proficiency in SQL and querying large datasets (BigQuery experience a plus). • Familiarity with AI applications or agent-building concepts. • Exposure to tools such as Placer AI, Scintilla, APT, etc.