Business Analyst

LDF Support Group Inc•Wichita, KS

46d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you the kind of person who sees a spreadsheet and thinks, “There’s a story in here”? Do dashboards, insights, and smart questions get you fired up? If you love putting Dashboards and data together while doing it with a team that enjoys working together… you might be exactly who we’re looking for. At LDF Sales & Distributing, we don’t believe great analysis happens in a vacuum. It happens when curious minds, collaborative teams, and a little personality come together to drive real results. LDF’s long-term success comes from our commitment to doing the right thing for our employees, customers, and the communities we serve. Giving back matters here, and so does having each other’s backs. At LDF, we strive to Be TRUE in all we do: Trust – We act with integrity and give our best every day. Respect – We take pride in our work and treat others with professionalism. Understanding – We value open communication and different perspectives. Enthusiasm – We show up positive, motivated, and ready to make an impact. We’re a fast-growing, high-performance beverage distributor serving Kansas and Oklahoma. Founded in 1983 by Larry D. Fleming, we market, sell, and distribute beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages from some of the industry’s most respected brands. You bring positive energy, a strong analytical mindset, and yes, a great sense of humor. You’re comfortable working with leadership, curious about how the business really works, and motivated by seeing your insights influence decisions. If you’re ready to turn numbers into narratives, insights into action, and be part of a team that works hard and has fun doing it… we invite you to apply at LDF! The Business Analyst serves as a strategic and analytical partner to the Executive Leadership Team, supporting companywide initiatives across sales, operations, and business planning. This role transforms data into actionable insights, develops executive‑level dashboards, supports strategic decisions, and drives continuous improvement across the organization. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, highly analytical, collaborative, and able to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI is required.
Strong capability in statistical analysis, algebraic modeling, data visualization, and complex problem solving.
Ability to work with data from multiple systems and ensure accuracy across platforms.
Strong analytical thinking coupled with solid business acumen.
Highly collaborative with the ability to communicate clearly with all levels of the organization.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate data insights in executive‑ready formats.
Intellectually curious, self‑directed, and motivated to create and improve processes.
Ability to work strategically while also being comfortable performing tactical, hands‑on analysis.
Comfortable working without daily guidance; able to drive projects independently.
Able to communicate effectively with all levels of the company and articulate insights and recommendations.
Above‑average mathematical and statistical aptitude, with the ability to model scenarios, analyze trends, and quantify business impacts.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a sales organization is a plus
Relevant analytics experience; prior business analytics role highly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Analytics, Accounting, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the President and Executive Leadership Team to develop, publish, and maintain executive dashboards featuring sales, operational, and financial performance metrics.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reporting with clear insights, explanations of trends, and recommended actions.
Translate data into meaningful insights, identify performance gaps, and recommend solutions to improve results across departments.
Support annual business planning, including forecasting, scenario modeling, and strategic planning deliverables.
Collect, analyze, and interpret data across customers, brands, markets, and competitors to support decision‑making.
Develop business scorecards and performance tracking against key initiatives; update and communicate results regularly.
Conduct pricing analysis to identify margin opportunities and recommend actions to increase profitability.
Manage KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), dashboards, and reporting tools using Power BI, Excel, and other business intelligence platforms.
Maintain data accuracy and integrity across reporting systems, ensuring reliable executive‑level outputs.
Work effectively with leaders across Sales, Operations, Finance, IT, HR and Supply Chain to ensure data alignment and support cross‑company initiatives.
Provide analytical support for special projects, including new brand performance and evaluation, operational improvements, and sales strategy.
Partner with department leaders to understand reporting needs and deliver tailored analysis that drives informed decision‑making.
Support long‑range planning, budgeting, and financial modeling.
Identify inefficiencies across processes and recommend improvements rooted in data‑driven insights.
Assist with the development and refinement of operational and sales KPIs, dashboards, and business processes.
Demonstrate strong work ethic, flexibility, and comfort working outside a strict 8–5 schedule when needed.
Operate effectively within a matrixed environment across multiple locations.
Perform other duties consistent with analytical support and business intelligence needs.