Sales Operations Analyst

CSS; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CSS in Glenview, IL is seeking an Analyst - Sales Operations to manage large sales and performance datasets across sourcing, catalog, supplier, inventory, and project management. You will provide analytical support to sales leaders within the unit.

You will build interactive reports from complex data, forecast trends, gather requirements, and help develop KPIs and tools to drive business goals. Strong Excel and storytelling with data are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of related experience; 4+ years preferred.
• Knowledge of B2B supply chain including MRO, Inventory, VMI, pricing.
• Strong analytical abilities with attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to visualize data to tell a story that informs decisions.
• Ability to travel 0%–25%.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze data on historical sales and trends to forecast future trends.
• Build interactive reporting on structured data models for insights.
• Gather requirements and design performance and forecasting reports for Global Sales teams.
• Publish and maintain information related to historical, current, and future sales performance.
• Assist in developing KPIs and tools to achieve business goals.
• Collaborate on ad hoc business problem-solving requests.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Storytelling with data

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Travel readiness

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

As an Analyst - Sales Operations, you will be responsible for managing large sales and performance datasets specific to Sourcing, Catalog, Supplier, Inventory and Project Management. You will be responsible for providing analytical support to sales leaders throughout the assigned Business Unit(s).

Responsibilities:

• Compile and analyze data on historical sales and trends to forecast future trends.
• Build compelling, interactive, and actionable reporting on top of structured data models that helps in deriving meaningful business insights from large and complex datasets.
• Gather requirements and design performance reports and forecasting reports for the Global Sales teams.
• Gather, publish, and maintain information related to historical, current, and future sales performance.
• Assist in developing sophisticated solutions, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and tools to achieve and support the business goals.
• Collaborate on identified ad hoc business problem-solving requests.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree required; Bachelors' Degree preferred.
• 2+ years of related experience.
• Knowledge of B2B Supply Chain, including Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO), Electrical, Inventory, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), Pricing, etc.
• Strong analytical abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to visualize data to tell a story that allows the end user to make informed decisions and take actions.
• 4+ years of related experience preferred.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to identify potential problems and propose possible solutions.
• Understanding of latest process and IT advancements to automate and modernize tools and processes preferred.
• Ability to travel 0% - 25%.

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