Business Operations Analyst
About The Position
The Business Operations Analyst (Defensive Line) maximizes productivity and efficiency for the Midwest Region Field Sales department by providing administrative, logistics, and analytics support. Reporting to the SVP of Region Field Sales, the analyst prepares PowerPoint presentations and internal communications, distributes reports, maintains records, coordinates monthly tracking reports, and supports the SVP’s direct reports. The role calls for strong project management capabilities, relationship-building across levels and geographies, strategic framing, and project execution. The analyst supports project management, annual business planning and long-term strategy, and administrative operations. This includes managing project documentation and milestones, facilitating Business Plan submissions and meetings, overseeing presentation materials and digital archives, and supporting team budgets, schedules, meetings, and process improvements.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in an analytical and project management role.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Project management skills.
- Understanding of P&L, goals, and interactions.
- Analytical and business acumen demonstrated through successful project completion.
- Understanding of business insights, consumer marketing, and category management principles.
- Ability to facilitate meetings and communications.
- Collaborative approach and ability to work with executives across multiple departments.
- Design skills and attention to detail.
- Authorization to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or holder of a valid visa.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with Circana data.
Responsibilities
- Support the PMO in managing project budgets and related internal orders.
- Coordinate ad-hoc logistics and projects, including events such as the Creative Workshop for ELT and Stargaze Summit.
- Provide qualitative and data analysis for projects.
- Partner with project leaders to manage project documentation, milestones, schedules, and resource needs.
- Ensure seamless BPTool submissions across departments.
- Manage relationships with HQ IT and team partners and agreements.
- Curate attendee lists for Business Plan meetings and manage the planners database.
- Manage centralized live documents, ensuring current versions are used and presentation materials are gathered and compiled.
- Partner with a creative agency and oversee the structure and design of the BP Specialists Deck, providing templates and tools to the LT and ensuring a high-quality final product.
- Support the SVP and team with budgets and accounting for related internal orders; evaluate resource use and allocation and recommend efficiency improvements.
- Coordinate meetings among team members, other departments, and external team members.
- Evaluate current routines and processes and recommend improvements, automation, or new capabilities to leadership.
- Manage the team agenda, project planner, and annual team calendar.
- Run and manage staff meetings, coordinate agendas, and provide action-item recaps.
- Manage SharePoint folders and team digital archives.
- Prepare PowerPoint presentations and internal communications, distribute reports, maintain records, and coordinate monthly tracking reports.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k) match.
- Family leave.
- PTO and paid holiday schedule.
- Pet insurance.
- Legal insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Cash incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
