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Analytics Manager roles are a strong fit for OPT students with degrees in statistics, data science, computer science, or business analytics. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations, supporting H-1B visa sponsorship down the line. Cap-gap protection applies if your OPT expires during an active H-1B petition cycle.
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- Full-time
- Pay Range: $97,350.00/Yr. - $142,659.00/Yr.
- Shift Days: , Shift Time:
- Benefits on Day 1
- Health/Rx
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
- Supplemental life insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Paid sick time
- Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
- Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
- Holiday pay for company designated holidays
Overview:
At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others – and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.
Primary Responsibilities:
The Senior Manager, Supplier Promotion Analytics serves as a strategic advisor to suppliers, partnering with them to develop promotional and advertising strategies that drive growth across categories, retailers, and regions. The position works closely with internal teams to align promotional investments with category strategies, while driving adoption of promotional analytics solutions and advisory services among existing and prospective suppliers. In addition, this role analyzes promotion performance, translates findings into actionable recommendations, and conducts post-event reviews to improve lift, incrementality, and ROI along with leading strategic initiatives, building scalable processes and best practices. As with all positions at KeHE Distributors, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
Essential Functions:
DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as a trusted strategic advisor and primary point of contact for suppliers, partnering with them to develop annual promotional and advertising strategies aligned to their business objectives and to identify growth opportunities across categories, retailers, and regions.
- Develop supplier segmentation and engagement strategies based on business needs, growth potential, and promotional objectives.
- Partner with Category Managers, Sales, and Merchandising Intelligence to align promotional investments with category strategies and growth objectives.
- Support annual planning processes and strategic business reviews with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment around business priorities.
- Drive adoption and expansion of promotional analytics solutions, advanced reporting, and advisory services through consultative engagement with existing and prospective suppliers, clearly communicating their value proposition.
- Analyze promotional performance using syndicated retailer, and internal data to identify trends and growth opportunities, and recommend improvements to timing, depth, investment allocation, lift, incrementality, ROI, and overall trade effectiveness.
- Translate complex analyses into clear, actionable recommendations and growth strategies.
- Develop post-event reviews and performance assessments to inform future planning.
- Lead strategic projects that enhance promotional planning capabilities and supplier engagement and build scalable processes and best practices within the promotion strategy function.
- Mentor and develop analysts and future team members.
- As with all positions at KeHE Distributors, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
- Strong analytical capabilities with advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and data visualization tools.
- Able to leverage syndicated data sources such as Circana (IRI), NielsenIQ, SPINS, or equivalent platforms.
- Deep understanding of promotional strategy, trade investment optimization, category management, and revenue growth principles.
- Proven ability to translate complex data into compelling business narratives and actionable recommendations.
- Strong consultative selling, relationship management, and stakeholder influence skills.
- Exceptional presentation and communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership and external partners.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead complex cross-functional initiatives.
- Strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to identify growth opportunities and drive business results.
- Strong project leadership and organizational skills with the ability to operate independently.
- Able to coach, mentor, or develop talent with potential for future people leadership responsibilities.
Minimum Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Economics, Analytics, or related field required.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in category management, commercial analytics, trade marketing, revenue growth management, sales strategy, promotions, or related CPG functions.
- Experience working directly with manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, distributors, or broker organizations within grocery, natural, or consumer packaged goods industries.
- Demonstrated experience utilizing syndicated and customer-level data to drive business recommendations and commercial outcomes.
- Experience leading strategic initiatives and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
- Previous experience presenting recommendations to external clients, suppliers, or senior leadership preferred.
- Prior people leadership, mentoring, or team development experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Requisition ID: 2026-33242
Equal Employer Opportunity Statement: KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.
Why Work for KeHE?
- Full-time
- Pay Range: $97,350.00/Yr. - $142,659.00/Yr.
- Shift Days: , Shift Time:
- Benefits on Day 1
- Health/Rx
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
- Supplemental life insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Paid sick time
- Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
- Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
- Holiday pay for company designated holidays
Overview:
At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others – and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.
Primary Responsibilities:
The Senior Manager, Supplier Promotion Analytics serves as a strategic advisor to suppliers, partnering with them to develop promotional and advertising strategies that drive growth across categories, retailers, and regions. The position works closely with internal teams to align promotional investments with category strategies, while driving adoption of promotional analytics solutions and advisory services among existing and prospective suppliers. In addition, this role analyzes promotion performance, translates findings into actionable recommendations, and conducts post-event reviews to improve lift, incrementality, and ROI along with leading strategic initiatives, building scalable processes and best practices. As with all positions at KeHE Distributors, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
Essential Functions:
DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as a trusted strategic advisor and primary point of contact for suppliers, partnering with them to develop annual promotional and advertising strategies aligned to their business objectives and to identify growth opportunities across categories, retailers, and regions.
- Develop supplier segmentation and engagement strategies based on business needs, growth potential, and promotional objectives.
- Partner with Category Managers, Sales, and Merchandising Intelligence to align promotional investments with category strategies and growth objectives.
- Support annual planning processes and strategic business reviews with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment around business priorities.
- Drive adoption and expansion of promotional analytics solutions, advanced reporting, and advisory services through consultative engagement with existing and prospective suppliers, clearly communicating their value proposition.
- Analyze promotional performance using syndicated retailer, and internal data to identify trends and growth opportunities, and recommend improvements to timing, depth, investment allocation, lift, incrementality, ROI, and overall trade effectiveness.
- Translate complex analyses into clear, actionable recommendations and growth strategies.
- Develop post-event reviews and performance assessments to inform future planning.
- Lead strategic projects that enhance promotional planning capabilities and supplier engagement and build scalable processes and best practices within the promotion strategy function.
- Mentor and develop analysts and future team members.
- As with all positions at KeHE Distributors, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
- Strong analytical capabilities with advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and data visualization tools.
- Able to leverage syndicated data sources such as Circana (IRI), NielsenIQ, SPINS, or equivalent platforms.
- Deep understanding of promotional strategy, trade investment optimization, category management, and revenue growth principles.
- Proven ability to translate complex data into compelling business narratives and actionable recommendations.
- Strong consultative selling, relationship management, and stakeholder influence skills.
- Exceptional presentation and communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership and external partners.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead complex cross-functional initiatives.
- Strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to identify growth opportunities and drive business results.
- Strong project leadership and organizational skills with the ability to operate independently.
- Able to coach, mentor, or develop talent with potential for future people leadership responsibilities.
Minimum Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Economics, Analytics, or related field required.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in category management, commercial analytics, trade marketing, revenue growth management, sales strategy, promotions, or related CPG functions.
- Experience working directly with manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, distributors, or broker organizations within grocery, natural, or consumer packaged goods industries.
- Demonstrated experience utilizing syndicated and customer-level data to drive business recommendations and commercial outcomes.
- Experience leading strategic initiatives and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
- Previous experience presenting recommendations to external clients, suppliers, or senior leadership preferred.
- Prior people leadership, mentoring, or team development experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Requisition ID: 2026-33242
Equal Employer Opportunity Statement: KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Analytics Manager
Target companies with a history of H-1B sponsorship
Search OFLC disclosure data to identify employers who have filed H-1B visa petitions for analytics roles before. Past sponsorship behavior is the strongest signal that a company will sponsor you once your OPT ends.
Emphasize your degree field in every application
Analytics Manager roles require a direct connection between your degree and the job. Highlight your quantitative coursework explicitly in your resume and cover letter so employers and immigration attorneys can easily support a specialty occupation finding.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront with recruiters
Let hiring managers know your exact OPT end date and whether you have STEM OPT eligibility. A 24-month STEM extension gives employers significantly more time before needing to file an H-1B petition on your behalf.
Build expertise in tools that signal seniority
Employers sponsoring analytics managers want demonstrated leadership over data infrastructure. Proficiency in SQL, Python, Tableau, and cloud platforms like AWS or BigQuery positions you as a candidate worth the long-term investment of sponsorship.
Ask about sponsorship policy before the final interview round
Raise the sponsorship question during the second or third round, not the offer stage. Framing it as logistics planning rather than a demand helps employers see it as manageable rather than a dealbreaker.
Focus on companies in data-heavy industries
Finance, healthcare, e-commerce, and technology firms hire analytics managers at higher volume and sponsor more frequently than other sectors. Concentrating your search on these industries improves your odds of finding a role that includes visa support.
Analytics Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Analytics Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT and H-1B purposes?
Yes, Analytics Manager roles typically qualify as specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as statistics, data science, computer science, or business analytics. The key is that your employer's job description must state a degree requirement, not just a preference. If the posting says 'degree preferred,' that can weaken the specialty occupation case, so look for postings with clear degree requirements tied to the role.
Can I work as an Analytics Manager on STEM OPT?
Yes, if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, statistics, or data science, you can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension after your initial 12-month OPT period. Analytics Manager roles at companies with a valid E-Verify enrollment qualify. The STEM extension gives your employer substantially more runway before needing to file an H-1B petition, which makes you a more attractive hire.
How do I find Analytics Manager jobs that sponsor OPT and H-1B?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for roles open to OPT students and visa sponsorship, which removes the guesswork of identifying sponsorship-friendly employers. Beyond that, reviewing OFLC H-1B disclosure data lets you verify whether a specific company has sponsored analytics roles in prior years. Companies with consistent sponsorship histories in data and analytics are your highest-probability targets.
What happens to my OPT status if my Analytics Manager job ends before I find a new role?
F-1 OPT allows up to 90 days of unemployment during the standard OPT period and up to 150 days during the STEM extension. If you lose your Analytics Manager position, that unemployment clock starts immediately. You should begin your next job search right away. Reporting changes in employment to your DSO promptly is required, and working without authorization at any point resets your immigration status.
Do Analytics Manager roles at startups typically offer visa sponsorship?
Early-stage startups sponsor less frequently than mid-size or enterprise companies, primarily because H-1B sponsorship requires legal fees and administrative capacity that smaller teams often lack. Series B and later-stage companies in analytics-heavy industries are more realistic targets. When evaluating a startup, ask directly whether they have immigration counsel on retainer, which signals that sponsorship is something they've done or planned for.