Business Analyst

BASIC PURPOSE

Responsible for supporting the analytical needs of cross-functional stakeholders in Sales, Marketing, Finance and Leadership. Manage Trade Marketing, order fulfillment & delivery performance, customer loyalty data. Aid with managing POS systems and tools to insure downstream efficiency and value for the end-user. Assist with e-commerce analytics and execution by analyzing online sales data, generating actionable insights, and supporting the implementation of e-commerce strategies. Ideal candidates will have passion to delve deep into data to uncover trends, generate insights, and support strategic decision-making. Strong analytical skills and a passion for driving online business growth.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages Trade Marketing system (BluePlanner by Upclear), working with Sales Managers, Brokers, Finance, IT and Vendor, ensuring JSOX compliance.

• Oversees the daily operations and management of the BluePlanner platform, ensuring it is consistently up-to-date and optimized for efficiency and accuracy.
• During updates, leads the implementation of BluePlanner, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems, by collaborating with vendors and IT to customize and configure the platform as needed.
• Develop ad-hoc training programs for end users to maximize the platform’s capabilities and provides support and troubleshooting assistance to users.
• Creates/maintains user guide and training material.
• Generates actionable insights and reports to support strategic trade spending and guide decision-making.

Supports the ad-hoc analytical needs of cross-functional stakeholders in Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Leadership, and others as needed.

• Maintains / develops continuity reporting of shipments (via SSAS, Power BI, SSRS), consumption (via Circana, Retailer POS, Tableau), and shopper data (Walmart Connect, CVS ExtraCare, Walgreens Loyalty) for use in building compelling customer plans.
• Collaborates with e-Commerce Sales Manager to analyze performance, explore digital tools and provide fact-based recommendations to drive online growth.

Analyzes service metrics via reporting tools (i.e. Walmart RetailLink, Luminate, Finance Dept) and reports findings, along with recommendations to Sales, Operations, and Customer Service on achievement of established goals.

• Develop scorecard for measuring OTIF success goals and present findings on a scheduled basis.
• Aims for continuous supply chain improvements through data mining, providing findings from analysis.

REQUIREMENTS

• High energy level with positive viewpoint, with ability to work independently and as part of a team to influence others and to achieve desired results. Self-Starter, Innovative, creative, data driven.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required to be effective at both middle and senior management levels
• Entrepreneurial instincts with a keen ability to see opportunities through the eyes of the consumer
• Strong business acumen with common sense, practical and hands-on approach
• Demonstrated ability in data analysis to include interpretation, identification of trends, and recommendations for action
• Strong PC proficiency to include Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, and advanced proficiency in Excel

The ideal candidate would be analytical, communicative, and possess the ability to present findings and recommendations to various levels of management in a comprehensive and concise manner. The candidate would be able to work well with Sales, Operations, Marketing, Finance, and all other departments of the company.

• BS Degree in Marketing or Business
• MBA is a plus
• 1-3 years Customer Management, Business Analytics experience
• Ability to work on site the majority of the work time.
• Travel required – up to 10%

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work in the office the majority of the time?
• Are you located in the Buffalo, New York area? This is a requirement. No relocation.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• SQL: 1 year (Preferred)
• Business Analysis: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Orchard Park, NY 14127

Salary : $68,000 - $75,000