Sr. Analyst, Strategic Operations

McKesson•Irving, TX

2d•$104,000 - $173,300•Hybrid

About The Position

This role develops and maintains strategic initiatives to support department and business objectives. The position manages customer and manufacturer programs across all segments. This individual is expected to leverage SQL-driven analysis along with deep industry knowledge to make decisions that support our mission of equitable distribution and that our proprietary programs meet our customer’s needs. This position is expected to be forward looking, partnering with many teams to ensure that we are managing based on future expectations and staying ahead of the industry challenges. Individual will serve as a technical resource to less-experienced analysts, and contribute to the development of new analytical methods, tools, and best practices that advance the team’s capabilities beyond established procedures.

Requirements

4-year degree in business, finance, marketing, supply chain, or related field, or equivalent experience
7+ years experience in areas such as operations, product management, purchasing, marketing/sales, and or finance
Proficient in SQL, with ability to independently write, modify, and maintain code
Strong project management skills
Ability to interpret complex data to evaluate and recommend business opportunities
Demonstrated process improvement mindset
Strong relationship‑building and strategic partnering skills
High attention to detail with ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment
Ability to work without considerable direction, exercising significant latitude in determining the objectives and approach of assignments
Effective conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills
Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Power BI is a plus
Masters degree is a plus

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains additional strategic programs to meet key business goals or customer requirements via data analytics and market conditions.
Partner with strategic business owners to identify goals and objectives.
Co-present the purpose and goals of each initiative to key business partners to build trust.
Manage (and automate to the extent possible) the existing customer and manufacturer programs to continue meeting business goals.
Develop, analyze, interpret, and distribute reporting for both internal and external stakeholders.
Attend customer or manufacturing facing calls as needed to influence, resolve issues, and ensure that we are supporting the business stakeholder needs and showing that we are a true collaboration partner.
Own intake, analysis, and response for ad hoc requests received via the shared mailbox, ensuring accurate and timely delivery within established SLAs.
Develop strong relationships with internal McKesson teams and develop solutions to quickly respond to, resolve customer issues, and represent strategic operations as a principal point of contact on cross-functional initiatives.
Continuously evaluate and improve inventory management processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Develop resolutions to highly complex, ambiguous problems that require the frequent use of creativity, anticipating change and redirecting efforts as business priorities shift.
Implement best practices and innovative solutions to streamline operations.
Balance strategic program development with hands‑on execution, including analysis, reporting, and operational follow‑through.
Develop, maintain, and refine SQL queries and reporting logic to support ongoing program needs and emerging business questions.