McLane is one of the largest and most stable supply chain services leaders in the United States. We’ve been at the forefront of delivering retail and restaurant solutions for convenience stores, mass merchants, drug stores, and chain restaurants for over 125 years. Our vision is to be an agile, innovative, and unified supply chain partner that delivers a superior customer experience, improves the lives of our teammates and community, and produces best-in-class returns.

This position is based in Temple, TX, which will require the candidate to report and work from the office on a regular basis. Therefore, interested candidates should be within a 50-minute commute to Temple,TX.

The Data Analyst will identify new sources of data and methods to improve data collection, analysis, and reporting. Collect customer requirements, design reports to meet data analysis needs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Collect, analyze, assess potential risks, and report data to meet customer needs.Use automated tools to extract data from primary and secondary sources.Analyze existing tools and databases and provide software solution recommendations.Troubleshoot the reporting database environment and reports.Train end-users on new reports and dashboards.Provide technical expertise in data storage structures, data mining, and data cleansing.Achieve appropriate item mixes through the extraction of an analysis necessary to make category decisions.Regularly meet with the category managers, the Center for Category Innovation team, and vendor/broker partners to stay updated on the latest category trends and insights.This position may have additional duties; special projects may be assigned.Support the category management and Center for Category Innovation teams through learning and communicating the latest category trends and insights.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree preferred2-4 years of experience in business analysisExperience in Excel, GRA, Report Studio and Alteryx is a plusStrong organization and time management skills with the ability to multitaskExcellent written and oral communications and interpersonal skillsOrganized, efficient, and attentive to details

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Office environment

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

All qualified 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.