Polestar Analytics · 10 hours ago
Industry Solution Leader-CPG, Data & Analytics
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expPolestar Analytics is a data analytics and enterprise planning powerhouse, seeking an accomplished Industry Solutions Leader – CPG to drive the development and adoption of innovative AI and Analytics solutions. This role involves conceptualizing, designing, and commercializing industry-specific AI and analytics use cases while partnering with sales and client success teams to support business development cycles.
Management Consulting
Hiring Manager
Pulkit Tiwari
Responsibilities
Participate in discovery sessions with prospective clients to understand business challenges, current state, and data maturity
Collaborate with sales and solution architects to define business use cases, target outcomes, and solution scope
Conduct competitive and market research to inform solution design and positioning
Support creation and delivery of client-facing presentations, demos, and proof-of-concept plans
Develop pre-sales collateral including:
Client problem statements and tailored value propositions
Functional requirement outlines
Workflow/process maps and high-level solution blueprints
Contributions to RFPs/RFIs, SOWs, and proposals
Translate client business requirements into clear user stories and functional specifications for technical teams
Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and visualization experts to shape data pipelines, analytical models, and dashboards
Lead or support requirement workshops, stakeholder interviews, backlog grooming, and sprint reviews
Validate outputs against business needs through UAT and feedback sessions with clients
Manage documentation including BRDs, wireframes, data dictionaries, test cases, and SOPs
Bring domain expertise in CPG supply chain management, trade promotions, retail and consumer analytics, demand forecasting, and category management
Work extensively with industry-leading data assets such as Nielsen, IRI, retailer POS data, shopper loyalty datasets, and syndicated consumer panels
Stay informed on regulatory frameworks (FDA, FSMA, ESG), privacy compliance, and emerging analytics trends (omnichannel, digital shelf, dynamic pricing, DTC models)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in CPG, or related field
10+ years of experience in business analysis roles supporting CPG clients—ideally at a consulting, analytics, or digital services firm
Strong understanding of data & analytics lifecycle (from ingestion to insight) and ability to bridge business needs with technical solutions
Experience contributing to pre-sales deliverables, proposals, and solution design workshops
Hands-on experience with tools such as SQL, Excel, Power BI/Tableau, and familiarity with modern data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks)
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to senior client stakeholders
Experience with Data-warehousing/Visualization tools such as Databricks, Snowflake, Qliksense & Power BI
Experience with CRM/MCM tools (e.g., Veeva, Salesforce), and data models like OMOP or CDISC
Familiarity with cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) and agile delivery methods
MBA, MPH, or a relevant master's degree
Business analysis or pre-sales certifications (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA, Pre-Sales Technical Consultant certs)
Company
Polestar Analytics
As a pioneering AI solutions provider, Polestar Analytics transforms enterprises through advanced generative AI, autonomous intelligence, and cutting-edge analytics & planning platforms.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sonali Srivastava
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