Data Specialist

At Independent Purchasing Cooperative IPC , we are more than just a supply chain services provider—we're the strategic sourcing partner behind one of the world’s most recognized brands: Subway®. As a member-owned organization, we are driven by our commitment to serve the franchisees who own and operate Subway® restaurants across North America, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Headquartered in Miami, FL, we were founded in 1996 with a mission to help franchisees be more profitable and competitive by delivering exceptional value through supply chain solutions, contract negotiation, technology initiatives, and industry expertise.

At IPC, you'll find a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters personal growth, professional development, and a healthy work-life balance. Whether you're a seasoned supply chain professional or just beginning your career journey, IPC offers opportunities to make a meaningful impact!

Overview

The Data Analyst is responsible for the quality, integrity, and development of proprietary supply chain applications and data, including day-to-day activities related to these programs that reinforce IPC’s value to its Franchisee Members and to all Subway® stakeholders. The Data Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring that the organization's supply chain data and related applications remain accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with business objectives. Their attention to detail, commitment to data quality, and ability to collaborate with various stakeholders contribute to the overall success of the organization. The ideal candidate has experience creating and editing visual content/applications, transforming data sets and quantitative and qualitative analysis using supply chain predictive modeling software tools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and abilities listed below are required to be successful in this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES

• Design and implement data architecture solutions tailored to supply chain needs.
• Develop and maintain business tools to enhance decision‑making processes across the organization.

Data Quality Control

• Implement and adhere to data quality standards and procedures.
• Conduct regular quality checks to identify and correct errors or inconsistencies in the master data.

Business Analytics

• Deliver prioritized enterprise use cases on schedule working within Agile methods.
• Utilize advanced analytics to connect complex data sets, providing actionable insights to improve efficiency of supply chain applications.
• Lead business data governance policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with data management standards.
• Work with Analyst, COE and other relevant stakeholders to improve the organization’s data architecture.

Troubleshooting

• Investigate and resolve data‑related issues promptly, working with IT and other relevant teams.
• Independently & proactively identify potential business issues within data or applications and resolve with minimal supervision.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains in supply chain data management.
• Stay informed about industry best practices and emerging technologies related to supply chain data.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in SQL, Power Query or other programming languages.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data in excel, Smartsheet, or other database and provide summary level reporting.
• Ability to quickly grasp and understand technical concepts and apply them to business needs.
• Excellent analytical capabilities and decision making.
• Quality driven, team player yet capable of working independently with little supervision.
• Possesses strong communication skills and process orientation.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a fast‑paced and constantly changing environment.
• Tech Savvy: Anticipates and adopts innovations in business‑building digital and technology applications
• Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm while maintaining humble professionalism
• Customer Focus: Building strong franchisee experience through customer and vendor relationships that delivers franchisee‑centric solutions
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments, acts with a clear sense of ownership, takes personal responsibility for decisions, actions and failures
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives while gaining trust and support of others
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers a clear message in a variety of communication settings, attentively listens to others and adjusts their own style
• Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
• Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
• Resourceful: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently
• Self-Development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in computer science, supply chain management, industrial engineering, or related STEM field
• Master Degree is a plus
• Two + years’ experience in an analyst role Preferred
• Experience with Palantir Foundry & AIP preferred
• Experience with food & beverage industry Supply Chain Applications such as GS1, Arrowstream, POS and supply chain planning tools a plus.

Leadership Responsibility

No

Travel

No

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly sitting for long periods of time. Compliant with the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

This is a full‑time position. Standard office hours of Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM EST. This position may require additional work hours outside these work hours, including weekends to complete job requirements.