Strategic Execution Analyst

McLane Company, Inc.; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Paid time off

Pet insurance

Maternity/paternity leave

Employee assistance

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. in Temple, TX is seeking a Strategic Execution Analyst to support the planning and delivery of key initiatives, coordinating tasks, timelines, and deliverables. You will maintain schedules and status reports while working with senior managers to track progress and resolve risks.

You will help prepare dashboards and reports, identify dependencies, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. This role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, project management, operations, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 1+ year of experience in project coordination, operations, business analysis, or similar role.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical mindset to interpret data and identify trends.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of projects; coordinate tasks, timelines, and deliverables.
• Maintain project documentation: schedules, status reports, meeting notes, action logs.
• Identify project risks, dependencies, and resource needs.
• Facilitate communication between project stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Monitor performance and elevate issues when needed.
• Contribute to process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Prepare presentations, dashboards, and reports to communicate updates.

Skills

Project coordination

Analytical mindset

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Dashboards

Job description

Job Description - Strategic Execution Analyst (JR110324)

Strategic Execution Analyst - ( JR110324 )

Take your career further with McLane!

McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America’s most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long-term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.

Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of key initiatives across the organization. Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure projects move forward smoothly. Work closely with senior strategic execution managers and business leaders to track progress, identify risks, and help ensure strategic priorities are executed effectively.

Benefits you can count on:

• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off begins day one.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What you’ll do as a Strategic Execution Analyst:

• Support the planning and execution of projects by coordinating tasks, timelines, and deliverables.
• Maintain project documentation, including schedules, status reports, meeting notes, and action logs.
• Assist in identifying project risks, dependencies, and resource needs.
• Facilitate communication between project stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Monitor project performance and elevate issues when needed.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance project efficiency and team collaboration.
• Prepare presentations, dashboards, and reports to communicate project updates and insights.
• Help ensure alignment between project activities and broader organizational goals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications you’ll bring as a Strategic Execution Analyst:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, project management, operations, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• One or more years of experience in project coordination, operations, business analysis, or a similar role.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Collaborative working style and eagerness to learn from senior team members.
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

Fit the following? We want you here!

• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Detailed

Our roadmap. Our story.

We’ve been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.