Job Title: Business Analyst
Location: Atlanta, GA
Work Arrangement: (Hybrid) 4 days in-office, 1 day remote
Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Business Analyst to join our team, reporting directly to the Director of Business Operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Excel modeling, analytics, and communication, and will play a pivotal role in supporting supply chain management (SCM) deliverables through forecasting, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support collaborative supply chain planning by managing and enhancing system-based tools.
- Participate in weekly planning meetings with key customer contacts and provide timely insights.
- Conduct analysis of carrier sales, inventory, and competitive data to identify trends and make actionable recommendations.
- Maintain a database providing real-time sales and competitive activity insights.
- Support financial planning processes, including monthly forecasting and volume/revenue simulation of promotional costs.
- Assist with additional management activities to ensure cross-departmental deadlines are met.
Top 3 Required Skills:
- Superior Excel modeling skills, including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and more advanced functions (statistical knowledge like regression is a plus).
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with proven success working with all levels of management.
- Excellent analytical abilities, with a keen eye for detail and problem-solving.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Statistics, or a related field (MBA preferred).
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years in Channel Management, Business Planning, Sales Operations, or Data Analysis.
- Strong experience with PowerPoint; experience in managing SKU-level data is a plus.
- High energy, self-motivated, and capable of working both independently and in cross-functional teams.