Gross Margin Business Analyst

Abbott•Chicago, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of . Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity As a Gross Margin Business Analyst, you will play a key role in advancing Abbott’s gross margin improvement initiatives by translating complex data into actionable insights. Working closely with cross‑functional partners, you will help identify opportunities that drive cost efficiency, portfolio optimization, and overall business performance.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 1 year of experience in a business analysis, analytics, or data-focused role
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work with large datasets and draw meaningful conclusions
Effective communication skills with the ability to present insights to stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting gross margin, finance, supply chain, or operations-related initiatives
Proficiency with data analysis, reporting, and visualization tools
Experience identifying process improvement opportunities and driving change
Ability to work cross‑functionally in a matrixed environment
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Analytics, or a related field

Responsibilities

Analyze critical business data to identify gross margin improvement opportunities across key divisions
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities related to product cost improvement, profit enablement, demand and market insights, and inventory performance
Develop and recommend margin best practices and process improvements
Perform root cause analysis and support cross‑functional efforts to address performance gaps
Transform data into clear, compelling stories through effective visualization and analytics
Support management with project prioritization and insights that align to departmental objectives
Optimize, automate, or enhance manual and repetitive analytical processes
Participate in special projects and provide guidance to less experienced analysts as needed