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Summary

Sr. Business Analyst

The Sr. Business Analyst supports 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.

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.
Qualifications
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong written communication and verbal communication skills
  • Strong critical thinking skills
  • Ability to make oral presentations
  • Strong prioritization skills
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
  • Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
  • 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
  • 5+ years relative work experience in applicable field
Advantage Sales and Marketing, LLC (ASM) 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. ASM 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.

Advantage Sales & Marketing, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer