Now, if you were to come on board as one of our Distribution Analysts, we’d ask you to do the following for us:

• Lead analysis and prioritization of growth opportunities for responsible categories, suppliers, and customers.
• Develop tools and processes that drive value in contracting, conversion, and revenue generation.
• Support the Distribution Manager and Category Team with ad hoc analysis, market trends, marketing/communication opportunities and opportunity analysis.
• Act as liaison for customer/sector service level issues and improvements.
• Support the development of category plans, joint business plans/reviews for key strategic partnerships.
• Prepare supplier and category analyses and senior management presentation materials.
• Support Category Team with forecasting and tracking against budget. As requested by your manager, conduct income analysis, make forecast changes, or perform any other duties supporting category income drivers.
• Support team in managing the rollout, implementation and communication of new programs or program changes adhering to Foodbuy processes and timelines.
• Complete price-benchmarking activities.
• Preparation of supplier, category, product, and pricing analyses, proactively identify opportunities and make recommendations as they relate to contract coverage, conversion opportunities, term-set consolidation, pricing/VA, new programs, and contracts.
• Manage Distributor Scorecard reporting for distribution; this will include evaluating the existing scorecard platform and revising it based on need and contractual requirements – ability to hold distributors accountable on key initiatives.
• Assist with all coordination of distributor meetings, general system maintenance and special projects, as assigned.
• As directed by manager, lead strategic relationship for niche distribution partners, optimizing contract relationship, facilitating business planning, and identifying partnership activities.
• Other duties as assigned

Think you have what it takes to be our Distribution Analyst? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role.

• 1 to 3 years related experience required; experience executing defined projects, performing analytics and project management are critical to success in this role.
• High degree of experience utilizing Excel applications. Power BI proficiency will increase the effectiveness of a person in this position.
• Experience utilizing Supply Chain and Bravo, preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred; significant related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Business analysis – Clarifies and resolves complex business issues and opportunities by breaking down large amounts of data to determine route cause or resolution / improvement.
• Communication – Strong written and verbal communication skills; be able to translate analysis into concise executive summaries for Distribution Team.
• Must be adaptable to change and thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment. Flexible and capable of handling and completing multiple competing tasks and priorities.
• Analytical and effectively applies common sense to analysis.
• A great attitude – flexibility, optimism, resourcefulness, and transparency.
• Organized and a high attention to detail.