Acosta brings simplicity to retail sales. We act as a catalyst to boldly connect brands, retailers and consumers, fueling growth and building long-term value throughout North America and Europe.

We are deeply embedded in every corner of the retail industry, strengthening the local, regional and national relationships between brands and retailers.​ Our team of experts uses deep industry insight, cutting-edge analytics and integrated partnerships to help our clients move ahead with confidence.

The Operational Excellence Business Analyst is responsible for supporting process improvement to optimize efficiency and the overall performance across the sales organization to align with Acosta’sstrategy and goals. This may include collaboration with cross functional teams to provide research, critical insights, data and systems analysis, and tools to understand business needs and inform key decisions as well as regularly communicating with all levels of management.

Responsibilities

• Deliverables: Execute repeatable tasks as assigned in an established cadence.
• Process Analysis : Analyze existing operational processes to identifyareas for improvement, streamline workflows, and enhance efficiency.
• Data Analysis: Use data-driven insights to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for optimization.
• Performance Metrics: Develop and implement performance metrics to measure productivity and track progress.
• Business Growth: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business growth by identifying opportunities for process enhancements.
• Communication: Regularly communicate findings and recommendations to management at all levels.
• Ad Hoc Analysis: Perform ad hoc analysis to inform key decisions and drive continuous improvement.
• Research: Researchfinancial and operational data to provide supporting information or documentation for Sales Leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of relevant professional experience and CPG industry knowledge and experience preferred.
• Strong PC skills, including proficiency using MS Office, MS Outlook, Web Browsers, PowerBI, MS Access/SQL Server databases, and familiarity with Artificial Intelligence and Salesforce.
• Able to prioritize and simultaneously manage several projects/initiatives (small and large in scope) and potentially oversee a program.
• Divergent thinker – displays a growth mindset.
• Strong analytical abilities to dissect processes and identify improvement area
• Strong ability to collaborate with and lead cross-functional teams.