Sr. Manager, Portfolio Lifecycle Planning & Commercial Analytics (Bentonville)

About Monster Energy: Forget about blending in. That's not our style. We're the risk takers, the trailblazers, the game-changers. We're not perfect and we don't pretend to be. We're raw, unfiltered, and a bit unconventional. Our drive is just like our athletes, unrivaled. The power is in your hands to define what success looks like and where you want to take your career. It's not just about what we do, but about who we become on along the way. We are much more than a brand here. We are a way of life, a mindset. Join us. A Day in the Life:In the dynamic role of Sr Manager Portfolio Planning & Analytics at Monster Energy, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation drive! You'll channel your expertise in research and historical analysis to set the bar high for our new product launches. By crafting killer like SKU benchmarks, you'll ensure our innovations roar onto the scene with impact. You'll lead the charge in developing initial forecasts, diving into post-mortem analytics, and orchestrating lifecycle planning to fuel our business growth. Plus, you'll be a catalyst for change, spearheading the transition of innovation forecasting to Salesforce, ensuring a seamless and powerful transformation. Unleash your potential and be part of the energy that powers Monster's legendary growth!The Impact You'll Make:Establish new product performance expectations using proxy SKU benchmarks. Analyze historical data, research, and market assumptions to set realistic performance targets for innovation, ensuring alignment with business growth goals.Develop initial innovation forecasts in partnership with Commercial/RGM. Build robust volume forecasts to support commercialization planning, while aiding in the transition of forecasting responsibilities to Salesforce for the long-term process optimization.Conduct post-launch performance reviews and diagnostics. Evaluate in-market performance of new products to generate actionable insights that inform future innovation and commercialization strategies. Consistently feed actionable insights and business intelligence to the team to inform decision making and optimize portfolio and commercialization strategies.Deliver recurring dashboards and business intelligence. Provide timely, data-driven insights to support decision making and optimize portfolio and commercialization strategies.Maintain and update innovation trackers with in-market performance data. Ensure accurate and current tracking of innovation performance to support visibility and accountability across teams.Support Portfolio Strategy and ad hoc projects. Provide analytical expertise to strategic initiatives and special projects, enhancing the team's ability to make informed decisions.Who You Are:Prefer a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Finance, Business, Economics, or related field of study.Between 3-5 years of experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), beverage industryMore than 5 years of experience in managing very large project portfolios with a breadth of projectsComputer Skills Desired: Proficient in Microsoft Excel (including advanced functions), PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.Skilled in leveraging syndicated data sources such as Nielsen and internal tools like VIP and SAP to extract, analyze, and synthesize large datasets.Experience with data visualization and analytics tools is a plus (e.g., Power BI).Additional Knowledge or Skills to be Successful in this role: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Monster Energy provides a competitive total compensation; this position has an annual estimated salary of $122,100 - $185,000. The actual pay may vary depending on your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location.Job SummaryRequisition Number: SRMAN011220Job Category: Business DevelopmentSchedule: Full-Time