Strategic Insights Manager (Market Modelling)

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Location: Bucharest, Romania
Department: Marketing
Role: Temporary (2 years)

Strategic Insights Manager (Market Modelling)

Do you enjoy turning complex data into clear business recommendations that shape strategic decisions? Are you passionate about data?

As our Strategic Insights Manager, you will transform consumer and market intelligence into actionable insights, lead market modelling and forecasting, and support business decisions. 
You will also partner closely with Brand Marketing and Sales to align with business objectives and help drive sustainable growth in a dynamic, international environment.

What you will do

• Lead long-term forecasting for the Romania market, including market size, market modelling and market demand calculations
• Analyze market dynamics using data from various sources, like retail audit, trackers, pricing studies, financial reports, media and statistics
• Build short-term forecasts and scenarios to support portfolio pricing, excise impact analysis, industry value, gross margin and net sales decisions
• Prepare customized analyses and clear visualizations for strategic decision-making
• Administer and optimize the reporting repository for Romania, Moldova and Bulgaria
• Support cluster management for business reviews, market visits, planning cycles and regular updates
• Manage regular cluster reporting
• Act as a key point of contact for GBS and HQ in your area of responsibility

What we are looking for

• University degree, preferably in mathematics, statistics or economics
• At least five years of experience in a similar role within a multinational company
• Strong experience in data analysis, forecasting and market modelling
• Good understanding of consumer and trade trends
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with large volumes of information
• Ability to translate business questions into modelling frameworks, assumptions and scenarios
• Strong business acumen and understanding of at least one FMCG category
• Good project management skills
• Ability to prepare clear written presentations and extract actionable insights
• Confidence to constructively challenge stakeholders

Skills and tools

• Good command of English
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables
• Strong PowerPoint skills

What to expect

• Positive team culture and an environment where your ideas are valued
• Over 200 professional training opportunities to help you grow
• Hybrid work model: 50% from home, 50% in the office
• Flexible hours that fit your lifestyle
• Extra vacation days
• Easy commute: office conveniently located near the subway
• Be part of a global, people-first company recognized as a Top Employer in Romania for 13 years in a row. You will have access to a wide variety of benefits, including an annual bonus, reliable medical and life insurance, meal tickets (plus delicious food at our on-site restaurant), an employee assistance program (free psychological, financial, and legal counseling), an optional private pension plan, flexible benefits... and plenty more perks you’ll love!

All applications will be reviewed. Please be aware that you will receive a call from Poland (prefix +48), as our Global Business Services is based in Warsaw. 

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support, alternative formats, or have other access requirements, please let us know.