Market Demand Analyst

At Benjamin Moore, we remain committed to the vision of our founder Benjamin Moore when he started his paint company in 1883: producing the highest-quality paints and finishes in the industry, and delivering them directly to our customers through our nationwide network of knowledgeable, customer-friendly retail store operators.

Benjamin Moore is seeking an analyst to manage/maintain a set of mathematical models supporting strategic initiatives. The employee is expected to gather large volumes of data from internal and external sources to perform complex analyses. With state-of-the-art software made available, this is also an opportunity for deepening analytical skills to prepare oneself for advanced analytics

• Manage and maintain statistical models -- following are a few examples:
  • BM market demand forecasting.
  • Industry demand forecasting.
  • Price elasticity and cannibalization.
  • Demographic demand
• Develop expertise in data gathering and warehousing to accommodate an expanding list of corporate demands.
• Quantify revenue and margin impact of prices, socio-economic variables and retail network.
• Forecast demand and/or impact by environmental scenario Presentation of model results and implications to Senior Management Assess competitive impacts from other brands and stores Support senior management and peers with on-demand analytics (internal consulting)

• There are two general academic tracts:
  • BA/BS in economics or business, or liberal arts major with a good course load in mathematics.
  • BA/BS in applied math, operations research with some courses or actual experience in demand analysis.
• A Master degree would be a plus.
• Solid grasp of micro-economics concepts and familiarity with sensitivity analysis.
• Strong skills in MS Office (Ms-Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access).
• Business Objects, BEX, or other data mining experience is desirable but not required.
• Familiarity with business quantitative and statistical concepts (CAGR, Weighted Sum, Mean, Median, Standard Deviation, etc.)
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong business writing and presentation.