Coordinator II, Sr Analyst, Business Analytics

Panera Bread

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are hiring two Analytics roles at the Coordinator II, Senior Analyst level, with one role focused on Sales Analytics and one focused on Product & Promotional Analytics. Both roles are part of the Data & Analytics team and share a common expectation: translating complex data into clear, actionable insights that inform key business decisions. While the analytical skill set and ways of working are consistent across both roles, each position will specialize in a distinct topic area aligned to core business priorities. These roles partner closely with cross‑functional stakeholders and produce executive‑ready insights that help leaders understand what happened, why it happened, and what it means going forward.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in analytics, business analytics, consulting, finance, strategy, or a related quantitative role
• Strong analytical foundation with the ability to structure ambiguous problems and derive insights from data
• Experience working with large datasets and synthesizing insights into business implications
• Proficiency with BI and data visualization tools, especially Power BI
• Working knowledge of SQL strongly preferred; ability or desire to pull and manipulate data independently
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with pricing, promotions, forecasting, or performance analysis is a plus
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to present insights to non‑technical audiences
• Detail-oriented, curious, and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience in retail, restaurants, CPG, or consumer businesses preferred but not required
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with pricing, promotions, forecasting, or performance analysis is a plus
• Working knowledge of SQL strongly preferred; ability or desire to pull and manipulate data independently

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, drivers, and insights tied to business performance
• Partner cross‑functionally (Product, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Planning) to define success metrics and evaluate results
• Build and maintain recurring dashboards, reports, and standardized analytical frameworks
• Translate complex analysis into clear, executive‑ready narratives and recommendations
• Identify risks, opportunities, and learnings that inform near‑term decisions and long-term strategy
• Support leadership with timely, accurate, and actionable insights
• Continuously improve analytical tools, processes, and best practices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees