Business and Data Analyst (m/f)

WSA EMEA; Poznań; On-site; PLN 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSA seeks a Business and Data Analyst responsible for collecting and analyzing large data sets, maintaining and cleansing data, and generating insights that inform business strategy and decision-making.

You will develop and automate Excel-based models, use the o9 IBP tool to refine forecasts, and collaborate with Planning, Finance, Marketing and Operations to improve forecast accuracy and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Operations, Business/Data Science or related disciplines.
• Proven track record as an analyst specializing in demand forecasting, supply planning, logistics, or inventory management within mid- to large-scale international organizations.
• Proficiency in business analytic tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Python, SQL, Excel VBA, or similar platforms.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a ability to interpret complex data.
• Exposure to Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or similar tools is advantageous.
• Solid understanding of forecast models, supply chain processes, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and automate Excel-based models and reports to support Global Demand Planning.
• Utilize IBP tool (o9) to analyze baseline forecast and provide input for adjustments based on forecast accuracy trend, business intelligence, and statistical insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Planning, Finance, Marketing, Operations) to improve forecast accuracy and to align on business needs.
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify issues and support continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with the CoE and o9 Customer Service to resolve tool-related challenges and foster process improvement.
• Clearly Communicate analysis results with technical and business teams, handle ad-hoc analysis requests, and offer strategic analytical support as needed

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Logistics/SC/Industrial Eng

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Python

SQL

Excel VBA

Job description

Driven by the passion to improve quality of people’s lives, WSA continues to grow as a market leader in the hearing aid industry. With our commitment to increase penetration in an underserved hearing care market, we want to accelerate our business transformation in order to reach more people, more effectively.

As a Business and Data Analyst you will be responsible for collecting and analizing extensive data-sets, data maintance and cleansing, reporting, as wel as identifing key trends and patterns, and generating valuable insights that will directly inform business strategy and empower effective decision-making.

What you will do

• Develop, maintain, and automate Excel-based models and reports to support Global Demand Planning.

• Utilizie IBP tool (o9) to analyze baseline forecast and provide input for adjustments based on forecast accuracy trend, business intelligence, and statistical insights.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Planning, Finance, Marketing, Operations) to improve forecast accuracy and to align on business needs.

• Conduct root cause analysis to identify issues and support continuous improvement.

• Coordinate with the CoE and o9 Customer Service to resolve tool-related challenges and foster process improvement.

• Clearly Communicate analysis results with technical and business teams, handle ad-hoc analysis requests, and offer strategic analytical support as needed
  

What you bring

Experience

• Degree in Business Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Operations, Business/Data Science, or related disciplines

• Proven track record as an analyst specializing in demand forecasting, supply planning, logistics, or inventory management within mid- to large-scale international organizations

• Proficiency in business analytic tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Python, SQL, Excel VBA, or similar platforms

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a ability to interpret complex data

• Exposure to Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or similar tools is advantageous

• Solid understanding of forecast models, supply chain processes, and industry best practices

Personal competencies

• Self-motivated, energetic, team-builder with strong interpersonal skills

• ability to navigate and overcome organizational complexities, ensuring strategic alignment with multiple parties

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Who we are

At WSA, we provide innovative hearing aids and hearing health services.

Together with our 12,000 colleagues in 130 countries, we invite you to help unlock human potential by bringing back hearing for millions of people around the world.

With us, you will become part of a truly global company where we care for one another, welcome diversity and celebrate our successes.

WSA is an equal-opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all. Regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status we firmly believe that our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.