Business Analyst, Americas Sales

SanDisk; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk is seeking a capable Business Analyst for the Americas Sales team in Milpitas. You will transform complex datasets into actionable insights, guiding decisions at the executive level. You will own dashboards for weekly performance, QBR storytelling, and ad-hoc analyses across retail, e-commerce, and distribution channels.

You will partner with Sr. Director of Sales and cross-functional teams in marketing, finance, and operations to drive growth and optimize processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business analysis, sales analytics, or strategy roles.
• Proficiency in Excel and SQL; hands-on with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker).
• Experience building sales reports and KPI dashboards.
• Strong communication and ability to translate data into a clear story.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sell-in/sell-out data across channels to identify trends and opportunities.
• Build and maintain executive dashboards and reports for leadership using BI tools.
• Apply AI/automation to accelerate analysis and surface insights at scale.
• Support quarterly business reviews, planning cycles, and cross-functional forecasting.
• Present findings clearly to sales leaders and stakeholders across the org.

Skills

Data analytics

Excel

SQL

Power BI/Tableau

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

General Information

Job Name

Business Analyst, Americas Sales

Country/Region

United States of America

State

California

City

Milpitas

Work Location

Milpitas Office

Work Mode

Employees work on-site

Salary Range

$112,300 - $190,800

Exemption Status

Exempt

Business Function

Sales

Employment Type

Full-time

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

Sales Performance & Insights

• 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

REQUIRED

• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.

• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.

• You will be eligible to participate in Sandisk's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance. Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Sandisk's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Sandisk's Savings 401(k) Plan.

• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) 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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