Business Analyst

Business Analyst Payrate: $45.00 - $48.00/hr. The main function of this role is to maintain vendor relationships, acting as a business analyst for non-IT projects or filling organizational roles above an administrative level, but below a management level. Responsibilities include maintaining all project management processes, including project goals, deadlines, metrics, and budget. The role typically reports to a project manager or director. Category Analysis & Reporting: Maintain, publish, and deliver regular performance reports covering sales, margin, market share, and supply. Track activities, trends, forecasts, and performance. Portfolio Management Support: Assist with ongoing portfolio, assortment, and distribution analysis and decisions, including ranging/distribution reviews and new product introductions. Go-To-Market Support: Support in GTM activities of new product launches, including supporting the creation of sell-in material, tracking performance, managing readiness, and providing input to inform GTM strategy and activities. Cross-Functional/Internal Liaison: Act as a day-to-day point of contact for internal cross-functional teams (commercial, marketing, SCM, finance, product) for assigned categories; support preparing meeting materials and maintaining/documenting category plans. Sell-out and Supply Chain Support: Support Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR) supply chain process by participating in customer calls and partnering with internal teams to drive optimal inventory in respective channels. Quarterly Planning Support: Contribute to quarterly planning, execution tracking, and post-program evaluation across assigned categories. Market Intelligence: Provide competitors and market trend summaries to inform category strategy. Performance Metrics: Monitor key performance indicators (weekly, monthly, quarterly) and flag exception cases for early warning to the team to proactively drive corrective actions and improvements. Respond to ad-hoc reporting requests from internal and external customers in a time-sensitive manner. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a business-related field (general business, marketing, economics) or relevant experience. Minimum 4-7 years of relevant experience. Experience preferred in the telecommunications and/or wireless industry. Strong analytical skills and financial acumen. Ability to gather all forms of data, use various tools of evaluation, and prepare analysis and recommendations for Senior Leadership within the company and the customer. Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and interact at all levels within the organization. Must have MS Excel knowledge and skills. Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel; Enterprise Application experience a plus. Desired Skills Strong analytical and data management skills. Detail-oriented, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven team environment. Structured thinking able to identify issues, form a view, and bring recommendations. Organized and professional approach to supplier communication and relationship management. Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all appropriate levels within and outside the company. Ability to work independently with minimal oversight while exercising excellent judgment and delivering to deadlines independently. Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, customer service, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and manage one's time. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods. Ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to work as needed. Ability to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses. Pay Transparency The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $45.00 - $48.00 /hour. Non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the base hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week, or as required by state or local law. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment, 10 paid days off, 3 days paid bereavement leave, 401(k) plan participation with employer match, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, dependent care flexible spending account, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, accommodations and reimbursement for work travel, and discretionary performance or recognition bonus. Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement provided based on state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr