Sr Business Analyst - Distribution Analytics

Publix • Lakeland, FL

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About The Position

The Sr Business Analyst - Distribution Analytics provides analysis, accounting, consulting, recommendations, planning, performance measurement, technical support, training, and project and process improvement support to Publix supply chain. The role supports supply chain units, cross-functional strategic initiative teams, and corporate support departments to enable information-based decision-making.

The position prepares enterprise financial and operational reports; develops databases, worksheets, and queries to capture and report useful information; and responds to ad-hoc requests by summarizing conclusions for business leaders. It provides analytical and consultative services to supply chain business areas and supports tactical projects, business requests, and strategic initiatives. The analyst also reports significant KPIs and economic performance for assigned Publix operating areas and trains Business Analysts and other associates as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or another analytical discipline and at least 2 years of relevant business experience or equivalent; or an associate’s degree in one of those disciplines and at least 4 years of relevant business experience or equivalent; or a high school diploma and at least 6 years of relevant business experience or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and authorization to drive a company vehicle on or before the position start date.
• Ability to work independently and manage day-to-day responsibilities with minimal direction.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities while adapting to changing business needs.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Ability to interpret, analyze, and clearly explain financial information.
• Ability to plan and implement effective change management strategies that support smooth transitions and meet business needs.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to resolve problems by identifying and analyzing key information from multiple sources.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional, trusting, positive, and productive working relationships with associates, managers, customers, and vendors.
• Clear and effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint; intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and Access.
• Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays.
• Willingness to work extended hours or weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in accounting or an MBA with a concentration in accounting or finance, and at least 3 years of relevant business experience or equivalent.
• CPA, CMA, CFPAP, or other certifications specific to the position.
• Knowledge of finance and accounting principles for developing financial-analysis-based recommendations.
• Knowledge of other business units, including their basic roles and responsibilities.
• Intermediate Microsoft Word skills and advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Access skills.
• Knowledge of Power BI or a similar visualization tool.
• Knowledge of Publix systems (SAP, EDW, Host, PIMS, Marwood, FINDSS, DB2) and the interrelationships among those systems.
• Knowledge of SQL, including Teradata, DB2, Oracle, SQL Server, Access, or Informix.

Responsibilities

• Prepare enterprise financial and operational reports.
• Develop databases, worksheets, and queries to capture and report information for fact-based decision-making.
• Respond to ad-hoc requests from business leaders and summarize conclusions to answer business questions outside the scope of business initiatives.
• Provide analytical and consultative business services individually and through cross-functional teams, supporting supply chain areas, projects, and strategic initiatives.
• Support the assigned business area and corporate support teams on tactical projects, requests, and other analytical needs.
• Provide updates on significant KPIs for assigned business areas and economic performance for Publix operating areas.
• Train Business Analysts and other associates as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED