Manager - Analytics

Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager – Analytics to join our team. This is a Techno-Managerial, Individual Contributor role that combines deep technical expertise with leadership skills to mentor and guide teams informally while delivering on high-impact analytical initiatives. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead analytics projects from design to execution, driving insights and business impact across functions. 
• Utilize programming languages like Python, R, or SQL to build, test, and deploy models and analytical solutions.
• Apply techniques from statistical analysis, machine learning, and predictive modelling to solve complex business problems. 
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, sales, supply chain, and leadership teams.
• Drive innovation and best practices in data analytics and AI/ML integration in business processes. 

Top Priorities/Deliverables (1-2 Years): 

• Build scalable predictive and prescriptive models to drive strategic business decisions. 
• Improve data accessibility and insights through automation and visualisation tools. 
• Establish frameworks for measuring the ROI of analytical initiatives. 
• Mentor and support junior analysts and team members in analytics methodologies and tools. 

Requirements: 

• Minimum 6-7 years of experience in data science, analytics, or related roles. 
• Strong programming and data handling experience in Python, R, or SQL. 
• Proven experience in FMCG, CPG, Consulting, or similar fast-paced industries. 
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and storytelling abilities using data. 
• Graduate in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or related fields (Postgraduate preferred). 

Preferred Background: 

• Candidates from reputed institutes and organisations in the FMCG, CPG, or Consulting space. 
• Prior experience in individual contributor roles with informal or matrix team mentoring is a plus.