Asia Retail Analytics Manager, 3M Consumer Business Group

3M is hiring an Asia Retail Analytics Manager for its Consumer Business Group, based in the Asia Marketing Center (AMC) team and reporting to the APAC Retail Analytics Leader. The role drives data-led decision making for 3M's Consumer Business across Japan and the broader Asia region, overseeing sales/POS analytics, syndicated data insights, EOC campaign analytics, and business reviews, while supporting assortment optimization, pricing, and advanced analytics projects.

The position requires 10+ years of business analyst experience on the client side, at least 5 years working with or supporting Japan, and 5+ years handling syndicated data such as NielsenIQ, Kantar Worldpanel, IRI/Circana, or Intage. Candidates must have FMCG/CPG industry experience, advanced Power BI skills, and working knowledge of SQL, Python, or SPSS. Japanese language proficiency is preferred.

Oversee Asia & Japan retail analytics and reporting of internal sales data and syndicated data

Deliver sales/POS analytics, business reviews, strategic recommendations, and EOC/campaign analytics end-to-end

Own Japan syndicated data management (Intage SRI+, SCI, Kai-log, True-data, BCN) and manage external data provider relationships

Support ad-hoc analytics including channel/KA customer analytics, assortment optimization, planogram testing, and marketing mix/pricing analytics

Drive capability building through training, best practice sharing, and insights-to-action workshops

Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred

Advanced proficiency in Power BI; working knowledge of SQL, Python, or SPSS is a strong advantage

10+ years of business analyst experience on the client side

Minimum 5+ years of Japan experience and 5+ years handling syndicated data (NielsenIQ, Kantar Worldpanel, IRI/Circana, Intage)

Proven experience in the FMCG or CPG industry is mandatory

Application submission via 3M Workday; resume or work history/education must be provided for consideration