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At a glance
Mars is hiring a Sr Data Science Analyst in Chicago, IL. It is a full-time hybrid role in Data, AI & Analytics, asking for at least 2 years of experience, first listed on November 6. The description mentions Power BI, Statistics, Excel, Tableau, Python and SQL. Mars has 99 other openings in the US, 47 of them in Chicago, IL. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 62 Data & AI openings in Chicago, IL today; the typical one asks for 5 years and advertises about $185,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
Mars has not published pay for this job, or we could not find it in the advert. Of the 81 data & AI jobs in Illinois on USA Jobs 24, 79% show pay, and the typical yearly midpoint among them is $184,000. That gives you a fair starting point when the subject comes up. Illinois has a pay transparency law that requires most employers to give a pay range for jobs there, so it is reasonable to ask the recruiter for it.
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About hiring at Mars
Mars has 100 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 24 states. Most are in engineering & mfg (15), finance & banking (10) and marketing (8). The biggest locations are Chicago, IL (48), Franklin, TN (8) and Fort Smith, AR (5). 2% of them are remote, 10% are open to entry-level candidates and 7% show pay. We collect Mars' jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
The employer's advert
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Job Description:
We are Nature’s Bakery, one of the fastest growing snack brands in the category and have recently joined the Mars family of companies, to accelerate the growth of our healthier snacking platform. We have a bright future ahead of us. Come bake with us and create a world of snacking that is both good, and good for you.
The Sr Data Scientist Analyst will play a critical role in enabling data-driven decision making across the organization. This role partners closely with Sales, Supply, and Category teams to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights that drive business performance. The role will be critical in enabling key demand processes (S&OP, IBP, Customer Meetings, Forecasting) with simple and clean reporting to drive quick insight and decision making.
Responsibilities
- Generate insights to support strategic decision-making across omni-channel sales, supply planning, and category management
- Build and maintain reporting and dashboards in Power BI leveraging Scintilla, Nielsen, and internal supply chain data
- Analyze large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that impact revenue, distribution, and execution
- Translate complex analyses into clear, compelling narratives for business stakeholders
- Improve and automate data processes and workflows, including data collection, validation, and integration across multiple sources
- Support ad hoc analysis and deep dives to inform key business initiatives and leadership decisions
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in data science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
- 2–4 years of experience in a data, analytics, or technical role (CPG or retail experience a plus)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (modeling, data manipulation, scenario analysis)
- Experience with Power BI or similar visualization tools (Tableau, Looker, etc.)
- Working knowledge of a programming language such as Python or SQL
- Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and data integrity
- Ability to simplify complex analyses into clear, business-relevant insights
- Self-starter comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
- Experience working with SAP
What we offer you
Our team members' physical and mental health is important to a thriving workplace. That’s why we offer the following benefits to full-time employees:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees
- 401(k) plan with a company match that vest on day 1 of eligibility
- Paid vacation
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Paid short-term disability
- Paid life insurance
- Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts
- Wellness Benefits and Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
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