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Industry Analyst I

    Highlights

    The Industry Analyst I position is an entry level position and requires learning the AG data sources, product hierarchy, and retailer attributes in order to complete POS analysis, ad-hoc analysis, and reporting using programming, mathematical and category management techniques. With guidance, works on small projects and tasks to build basic proficiencies in data analysis/mining as well as understanding and interpreting results using analytical tools (Cognos, SAS, R, EXCEL, IRI, retailer loyal card data portals, etc.).

    Numbers & Facts

    Location
    IndustryManufacturing - Other
    Company Size2,500 to 4,999 employees
    Year Founded1906
    Websitehttp://corporate.americangreetings.com/careers/whoweare.html

    Description

    138972BRIndustry Analyst I - Hybrid, On Site RequiredWestlake, OH

    Because this position requires regular on-site work at our Creative Studios in Westlake, Ohio, we will focus on candidates who currently reside in Northeast Ohio.

    Remote work and relocation assistance are NOT available for this role.

    The Industry Analyst I position is an entry level position and requires learning the AG data sources, product hierarchy, and retailer attributes in order to complete POS analysis, ad-hoc analysis, and reporting using programming, mathematical and category management techniques.

    This function also requires learning basic business processes and developing working relationships with the Sales, Product Management, Marketing, and Insights & Analytics teams. Under the direction of the Manager or a Master/Senior analyst, the analyst will develop standard reporting and data analysis from a number of data sources, including Point-of-Sale, shipments, product footage, and other internal and 3rd party software and database systems (e.g. Retailer Loyalty Card Data Portals, IRI, Kantar Retail, etc.).

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Participate in training and other learning opportunities for the corporate data sources/structures, analytical tools/software packages, and business functions.

    Data management of third-party POS and customer data including validations, UPC transmissions, and process maintenance

    Under direction of the Manager or a Master/Senior analyst, runs standard and ad-hoc analytical processes and reporting

    With guidance, works on small projects and tasks to build basic proficiencies in data analysis/mining as well as understanding and interpreting results using analytical tools (Cognos, SAS, R, EXCEL, IRI, retailer loyal card data portals, etc.).

    • Works with external and internal partners to develop a fact-based analysis
    • Develops a working knowledge of third party data sources.
    • With guidance, develops presentation decks that are used by business teams

    Communicates analysis and insights effectively to internal and external clients, verbally and in writing.

    Other duties as assigned.

    Required Length & Type of Experience:

    1+ years experience including a Summer internship and/or graduate assistant related work in a quantitative area is helpful but not required.

    Some familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word or similar software

    Familiarity with SAS, R, SQL, or a similar large database application is helpful.

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

    Quantitative skills and the ability to apply statistical/data analysis techniques.

    Programming skills including R, Python, SQL, SAS etc

    Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint

    Accuracy and attention to detail

    Self starter and self motivated

    Good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.

    Bachelor's Degree in business, statistics, operations research, applied math, or other quantitative discipline.

    Preferred: Master's Degree in above disciplines.

    Please ensure all information submitted in your application is complete and accurate. Verification of candidate information may be conducted during the hiring process. Candidates who provide false, misleading, or materially inaccurate information, including residence or location information, may be disqualified from consideration.

    Corporate Jobs 5236933No52152991141.4525-81.929812-Oct-2026Industry Analyst I

    About Company

    For more than 100 years, American Greetings Corporation has been a creator and manufacturer of innovative social expression products that assist consumers in enhancing their relationships to create happiness, laughter and love. The Company's major greeting card lines are American Greetings, Carlton Cards, Gibson, Recycled Paper Greetings and Papyrus, and other paper product offerings include DesignWare party goods and American Greetings and Plus Mark gift-wrap and boxed cards. American Greetings also has one of the largest collections of greetings on the Web, including greeting cards available at Cardstore.com and electronic greeting cards available at AmericanGreetings.com. In addition to its product lines, American Greetings also creates and licenses popular character brands through the American Greetings Properties group. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, American Greetings generates annual revenue of approximately $1.9 billion, and its products can be found in retail outlets worldwide.

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