Sr Business Analyst

Summary

Senior Business Analyst   At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a dedicated Senior Business Analyst to support the National Director of Retail Operations to make a discernible difference across operations with accurate and insightful data analysis.  Demonstrate knowledge of and experience with software tools to create, edit, and analyze complex reports, graphs, and presentations.  Be able to make sound decisions and the ability to take initiative and accountability for the accuracy of information.  Independently take ownership of projects to completion by effectively coordinating all the necessary resources.  Resolve complex, non-routine problems, and issues where no precedent has been established or exists with no supervision.   Take this opportunity to join North America’s leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today!   What we offer: - Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life) - 401(k) with company match - Training and Career Development - Generous Paid Time-Off  Responsibilities: - Utilizing various data systems, extracts raw data from reporting system and conducts an in-depth analysis of customer product flow.  Consults with internal business partners or external clients to present data and recommends actions to assist the client with meeting business objectives. - Extracts data from third-party market research resources, integrates with internal data and conducts trend analysis.  Interprets results and presents recommendations to the business partner. - Works closely with business partners to develop report specifications based on client needs. - Manages ad hoc projects based on business partner or client requests. - Pro-actively develops and delivers presentations as required by the client. - Provides training and direction to lower-level Business Analysts. Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent experience - 5+ years of experience in an analytical position - Analytical and problem-solving skills - Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to make oral presentations - Strong critical thinking skills - Advance MS Excel, including pivot table creation, advanced formulas, vlookup function; Intermediate to advanced MS Access, including importing large data files, query creation, create macro, read/edit/write VBA in modules   Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.   Position Summary   Support the National Director of Retail Operations to make discernible difference across operations with accurate and insightful data analysis.  Demonstrate knowledge of and experience with software tools to create, edit, and analyze complex reports, graphs, and presentations.  Be able to make sound decisions and the ability to take initiative and accountability for the accuracy of information.  Independently take ownership of projects to completion by effectively coordinating all the necessary resources.  Resolve complex, non-routine problems and issues where no precedent has been established or exists with no supervision.   Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities - Utilizing various data systems, extracts raw data from reporting system  and conducts in-depth analysis on customer product flow.  Consults with internal business partners or external clients to present data and recommends actions to assist client with meeting business objectives. - Extracts data from third-party market research resources, integrates with internal data and conducts trend analysis.  Interprets results and presents recommendations to business partner. - Works closely with business partners to develop report specifications based on client needs. - Manages ad hoc projects based on business partner or client requests. - Pro-actively develops and delivers presentations as required by client. - Provides training and direction to lower-level Business Analysts. Supervisory Responsibilities Direct Reports This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports   Indirect Reports This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports   Travel and/or Driving Requirements Travel is an essential duty and function of this job. Driving is not an essential duty or function of this job.  Travel up to   5 - 10%    Minimum Qualifications Education Level: (Re