This role will play a critical role in driving data-led decision making for 3M's Consumer Business and support both Japan and regional (Asia) initiatives.

Deliver Analytics That Drives Decisions

• Oversee Asia & Japan retail analytics and reporting of internal sales data, Syn data, including owning sales data and syn data reporting and regular PowerBI update
• Own Japan Syndicated Data Management (like Intage SRI+, SCI, Kai-log, True-data, BCN etc.) serving as the primary owner and subject matter expert to extract, analyze, and interpret this data to uncover actionable business insights
• Manage agency relationships with external data providers ensuring data quality, negotiating contracts, and maximizing the value of these partnerships
• Drive annual negotiation / renewal support of Syndicated Data Subscriptions with the relevant partner agencies
• Support any syndicated data training needs for Japan and Asia level
• Own project-based ad-hoc analytics / support SMEs in channel / KA customer analytics to support JBPs, Range Reviews, assortment optimization, planogram testing using POG space planning software (Tanapower in Japan, JDA in rest of Asia), marketing mix model, pricing, other advanced/predictive analytics - as needed
• Drive capability building through training, best practice sharing on analytical outputs, analytical frameworks, stakeholder management

Performance to be measured by :

• Insight quality & actionability
• Revenue impact of recommendations
• Stakeholder satisfaction
• Living and adhering to 3M Performance Culture Behaviors

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution; MBA is preferred
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools. Experience with Power BI platforms is required. Working knowledge of SQL, Python, or SPSS is considered a strong advantage
• 10+ years of business analyst experience (client-side)
• Min 5+ years of Japan experience is required à either working in Japan or supporting/servicing companies operating in Japan
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in handling Syndicated Data (3rd party data like retail audit and/or scan data and / or household/shopper/consumer panel data)
• Proven experience working within the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry is mandatory

Required Expertise/skills

• Communication and Presentation: strong verbal and written communication skills in both English & Japanese - preferred
• Strong storytelling and executive-level presentation skills. Ability to present complex data findings to non-technical stakeholders in a compelling and easily understandable manner
• Analytical Acumen: Exceptional ability to synthesize complex data from multiple sources (primary research, syndicated data, POS) into clear, cohesive, and actionable business narratives
• Demonstrated project management skills with experience managing multiple simultaneous projects
• Resourceful, detail-oriented, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Running insights to action workshops for stakeholders
• Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to build strong relationships and influence decision-making across matrixed organizations, working effectively with local marketing teams and regional leadership
• Agency Management: Experience managing external research/ analytics agencies and data providers, including budget management and contract negotiation

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Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement category marketing strategies rooted in consumer behavior insights and market trends
• Lead category planning and mix optimization to maximize sales and profitability through effective assortment, pricing, and promotional activities
• Collaborate closely with supply chain, shopper marketing, and sales to ensure product availability, effective placement, and strong category presence across channels
• Analyze category performance, consumer trends, and competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities and formulate actionable marketing plans
• Drive category innovation and new product introductions with a consumer-centric approach to meet evolving needs and maximize distribution reach
• Work cross-functionally with sales and shopper marketing to ensure category strategies align with overall business goals and channel objectives
• Work closely with agency and consumer experience team to ensure product proposition and key messaging is communicated in an effective manner
• Ensure portfolio health is maintained – responsible for pricing, gross margin, profitable mix

Key Qualifications:

• MBA/PGDM with specialization in Marketing or equivalent

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You will work closely with customers, sales teams, and global experts to identify new opportunities, validate solutions, and strengthen 3M's position in medium and high voltage cable accessories.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop new product applications through customer engagement, technical presentations, and field trials
• Lead application development and product improvement initiatives for medium and high voltage cable accessories
• Provide technical support and technical marketing to utilities and industrial customers
• Plan and execute field trials, pre-qualification, and product validation with key accounts
• Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations on joints and terminations
• Coordinate with external laboratories for type testing and certification
• Deliver product and application training to internal teams, distributors, and end users
• Support new product introductions, including qualification, documentation, and customized solutions
• Perform competitive analysis and define clear value propositions for 3M solutions
• Build industry presence through technical papers, presentations, and participation in professional bodies
• Collaborate with business and global teams to identify growth opportunities and drive market adoption

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of experience in power engineering; MV/HV cable accessories experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of power distribution and transmission systems (cables, switchgear, transformers)
• Hands-on experience with installation, testing, or troubleshooting of cable accessories
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Self-driven, practical, and able to lead technical initiatives independently
• Valid driving license and willingness to travel for field work

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