Commercial Intelligence Analyst at SharkNinja in Needham, MA

Summary: SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company known for its innovative lifestyle solutions. The Commercial Intelligence Analyst II will support the transformation of internal performance data and external market intelligence into actionable insights for commercial decision-making across various categories and regions. Responsibilities: - Own the development and maintenance of recurring commercial performance reporting through the use of AI, dashboards and other platforms across categories, regions, channels, and retailers - Analyze internal POS, shipment, pricing, and promotional data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities - Support the development of standardized performance scorecards and KPI frameworks used across the Commercial Intelligence team - Ensure data accuracy, reliability, consistency, and clarity across reporting outputs - Support market sizing, category performance tracking, and competitive landscape analyses using external data sources - Monitor competitive pricing, assortment, promotions, and share movements to identify emerging threats and opportunities - Contribute to early signal detection (“spot the smoke”) by flagging performance shifts, anomalies, and risks - Translate analytical findings into clear insights that answer key business questions and support decision-making - Develop insight summaries and executive-ready slides that connect performance data to commercial implications - Support Commercial Intelligence Team in deep-dive analyses tied to innovation launches, portfolio reviews, pricing changes, and promotional& event performance - Contribute to scenario analyses and global market projections that inform planning and supply chain investment decisions - Help build and maintain dashboards and visualizations that improve accessibility and speed of insights - Partner with data and visualization teams to automate recurring analyses and reporting processes - Apply best practices in data visualization to ensure insights are intuitive, actionable, and stakeholder-ready - Continuously develop technical, analytical, and storytelling skills through coaching and hands-on experience Required Qualifications: - Strong analytical skills with experience working in Excel and BI/visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar) and AI Tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, etc.) - Ability to analyze large datasets and translate findings into clear, actionable insights - Strong attention to detail and data quality, with a structured and organized approach to analysis - Clear written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to explain data to non-technical audiences - Intellectual curiosity and a desire to understand how analytics drive business outcomes - Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Economics, Data Science, or a related field Preferred Qualifications: - 1–3 years of experience in analytics, insights, finance, category management, or commercial analytics - Exposure to retail, CPG, consumer durables, or e-commerce analytics - Experience working with syndicated market data (e.g., POS, share, pricing, promotional data) - Familiarity with storytelling through dashboards and presentation materials - Experience supporting cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced environment Required Skills: Analytical skills, Excel, BI/visualization tools Important Skills: AI Tools, Data quality, Communication skills Nice-to-Have Skills: Intellectual curiosity, Cross-functional support, Retail analytics, Syndicated market data, Attention to detail, Storytelling Benefits: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Flexible spending accounts, Health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, Employee stock purchase program, Life insurance, AD&D, Short-term disability insurance, Long-term disability insurance, Generous paid time off, Company holidays, Parental leave, Identity theft protection, Pet insurance, Pre-paid legal insurance, Back-up child and eldercare days, Product discounts, Referral bonus program, Competitive health insurance, Retirement plans, Wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts