Senior Data Analyst, Assortment Insights & Business Analytics

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Define strategic analytical approach to execute critical projects, lead advanced analytics, and present key findings to business leaders
• Own strategic recommendations from data analytics on product lifecycle management
• Think out-of-the-box on creating and implementing new strategies driven by data
• Drive continuous improvement projects to deliver meaningful insights based on strategic KPIs, hypotheses, and metrics
• Collaborate with cross functional team of business leaders to define and influence category strategies through data-driven insights and advanced analytics
• Work with leadership throughout Sysco to frame business opportunities and develop appropriate analytic strategies
• Lead problem solving sessions to develop analytical solutions that contribute to the overall profitability of Sysco
• Develop in-depth business, analytical and systems knowledge to improve or build analytical solutions, approaches, and business recommendations
• Design & develop appropriate mechanisms for tracking & performance management (e.g., Tableau dashboards, reports)
• Lead training and collaboration of cross functional stakeholders
• Lead in the development of team culture, mentoring other associates, and development of skills and processes

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required (Business, Computer Science, or Analytics degree preferred), Master's degree a plus
• 4 years of relevant professional experience required
• Understanding of business value drivers and corresponding business impact
• Strategic thinking skills (making complex decisions, innovation, dealing with ambiguity, etc.) as well as excellent analytic, and quantitative skills
• Problem-solving skills with proven ability to influence others across the organization
• Self-motivated individual who is comfortable working with diverse business scenarios, handling multiple priorities and have a business & consultancy mind-set, while technically (data) savvy
• Data management and visualization skills / tools (SQL, Tableau, PowerBI or similar)
• Collaborative team player who can effectively work in a matrix/cross-functional organization
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Experience with syndicated data (NPD, Technomic's, Nielsen IRI, etc.)
• Project management capabilities preferred
• Experience working in distribution, retail, or wholesale industry preferred

Nice to Have

• Master's degree in a related field
• Experience with distribution, retail, or wholesale industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Computer Science, or Analytics (Master's preferred)
• 4 years of relevant professional experience