Innovation & Portfolio Analyst - Office Coffee Services (OCS)

ABOUT THE GROUP

From a small store in Turin to a large, internationally recognized group: we are present in 90 countries around the world, with over 5,000 employees and 30 companies, managed directly and indirectly by the Luigi Lavazza Spa parent company, which distribute and market our products and coffee machines. In addition to Lavazza, the following brands are also part of our Group: Carte Noire, Merrild, Kicking Horse, Eraclea and Whittington tea.

Joining Lavazza means doing business with passion, knowing that the impact of our work goes beyond the quality of the production chain. We are a big family and are constantly looking for new talents who share our values and can enrich our team. We combine competitiveness with social and environmental responsibility as we create superior quality products available for consumption both at home and out of home, and distributed through all channels: Retail, Foodservice, Office Coffee Service (OCS), and Vending. Our strong, diversified presence enables us to offer consumers and clients perfectly suited solutions, for any occasion and time of day.

JOB OVERVIEW

At Lavazza North America, the Innovation and Portfolio Analyst will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the portfolio and new product development (NPD) for the Office Coffee Service (OCS) channel for the U.S. and Canada. This individual will oversee new products from inception to business case, including progress monitoring throughout development and building selling stories and launch toolkits for the commercial strategy and sales teams. This individual will not only work directly with the Category Manager but also support the full marketing team in product and portfolio related communication needs. Additionally, they will work across many departments such as Research and Development, Commercial Strategy, and PMO to facilitate communication and deliver company objectives related to NPDs and the portfolio.

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Location: West Chester, PA

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Category Manager in analyzing retail and syndicated data (IRI, Nielsen) to identify trends, whitespace opportunities, and category performance insights related to new product launches and related launch plans.
• Support OCS Innovation and portfolio activities, including business requirement definition, business case development, and on-going marketing project support 
• In collaboration with the Category Manager, translate data into actionable selling stories for internal teams and customer-facing sales teams and distributors.
• Manage the administrative and operational components of product innovation, including SKU setup, documentation, briefs, and forms required to bring new products to market.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, PMO, Brand, and Communications teams to progress innovation initiatives and ensure readiness for launch.
• Help build the Flavia portfolio management strategy, identifying new brand partnership opportunities and leading the execution of the innovation process. 
• Help define the Flavia portfolio pricing strategy with the goal of maximizing marginality and boosting assortment velocities. 
• Build Assortment & Merchandising guidelines, providing local commercial and sales teams with the base to determine assortment priorities and distribution targets 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Four year degree in Marketing, Analytics, or Business preferred from an accredited instituion or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of experience in merchandising, category management, sales, or product/innovation support—CPG preferred; Food & Beverage is a strong plus. (Internship experience considered.)
• Strong analytical skill set with experience working with syndicated retail data (IRI, Nielsen).
• Experience with Power BI a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, pivot quickly, and operate within both defined and evolving strategies.
• Exposure to innovation processes, product lifecycle support, or cross-functional project work ideal.
• Ability to travel as needed up to 10% of time
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

BENEFITS/PERKS

• Competitive Medical, Vision, Dental Benefits
• 401K Package
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Ability to be barista certified
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Performance Development Plans
• Employee Discounts
• Summer Friday’s (Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day Weekend)
• Flexible business casual dress code - jean friendly!
• Free coffee, anytime!

Lavazza is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Lavazza prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.