Business Analyst, Americas Sales

Sandisk; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk seeks a detail-oriented Business Analyst to join the Americas Sales team in Milpitas, CA. You will transform complex data into clear, actionable insights informing executive decisions across retail, e-commerce, and distribution. You will develop dashboards, reports, and AI-powered processes to boost efficiency and growth.

You will collaborate with Sr. Director of Sales and leaders across marketing, finance, and operations, delivering insights for QBRs, planning cycles, and go-to-market

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business analysis, sales analytics, or a strategy-focused role.
• Proficiency in Excel and SQL; hands-on experience with BI/visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker).
• Experience building and maintaining sales performance reports and KPI dashboards.
• Hands-on experience with AI tools applied to business workflows.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, translating data into clear stories.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sell-in and sell-out data across channels to identify trends and opportunities.
• Monitor KPIs including revenue, sell-through, inventory health, and channel performance.
• Develop actionable insights and strategic recommendations for sales leadership.
• Build and maintain executive dashboards, scorecards, and reports using BI tools.
• Automate recurring reporting to improve accuracy and reduce manual effort.
• Design AI-powered workflows to automate repetitive sales tasks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Presentation skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics/Data Analytics

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Looker

Excel

Job description

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

Description

Sandisk is looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Business Analyst to join the Americas Sales team. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role sitting directly within one of the company's most strategic commercial organizations, responsible for driving growth across the US, Canada and Latin America. You will be the analytical engine behind the team, transforming complex data into clear, actionable insights that shape decisions at the executive level. From weekly performance dashboards to QBR storytelling to ad-hoc deep dives, you will be involved in virtually every major commercial initiative across retail, e-commerce and distribution channels. You will work directly with the Sr. Director of Sales and engage with cross-functional leaders across sales, marketing, finance and operations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Analyze sell-in and sell-out data across retail, e-commerce and distribution channels to identify trends, risks and growth opportunities.
• Monitor KPIs including revenue, sell-through, inventory health, channel performance and promotional effectiveness.
• Develop actionable insights and strategic recommendations for the sales leadership team. Dashboards & Reporting
• Build and maintain executive-level dashboards, scorecards and reports using BI tools such as Power BI and Tableau.
• Automate recurring reporting workflows to reduce manual effort and improve data accuracy and visibility.
• Ensure consistent, reliable data across all reporting outputs. AI, Automation & Process Innovation
• Leverage AI tools and AI tools and assistants to accelerate analysis, generate summaries and surface insights at scale.
• Design and deploy AI-powered workflows and agents to automate repetitive sales operations tasks, freeing the team to focus on higher-value work.
• Identify opportunities to build internal tools such as scorecards, planning templates and performance trackers that create new capabilities for the sales team and do not exist today.
• Stay current on emerging AI and automation technologies and proactively evaluate how they can be applied to improve commercial operations.
• Partner with IT and data teams to implement scalable solutions that integrate with existing systems and data infrastructure.
• Planning & Cross-functional Support
• Support quarterly business reviews (QBRs), annual sales planning cycles and go-to-market strategy development.
• Partner with sales, marketing, finance and supply chain teams to align on forecasts, targets and business plans.
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis to support strategic initiatives and executive decision-making.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and help the team work smarter through data-driven approaches.
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
• Present findings and recommendations clearly and concisely to sales leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Translate complex data into business language that non-technical audiences can act on.
• Build and maintain relationships across the organization to understand data needs and ensure insights remain relevant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in business analysis, sales analytics, or a strategy-focused role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated experience handling large, complex datasets.
• Proficiency in Excel and SQL; hands-on experience with at least one BI/visualization tool (Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or equivalent).
• Experience building and maintaining sales performance reports and KPI dashboards.
• Hands-on experience with AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, or similar) applied to business or analytical workflows.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to take data and turn it into a clear story.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment where priorities can shift quickly.

Preferred

• Experience working with retail, e-commerce, or distribution sales data in the consumer electronics or technology space.
• Familiarity with sell-in/sell-out dynamics, inventory management concepts (WOI, AOH) and channel performance metrics.
• Knowledge of business forecasting and planning methodologies.
• Experience supporting QBRs or executive-level business reviews.
• Exposure to workflow automation tools (Zapier, Make, n8n) or experience building AI agents and prompt-driven workflows.
• Exposure to LATAM or multi-region sales environments is a plus.

Additional Information

Sandisk is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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