About the role

  • Business Analyst providing data-driven decision-making support in the Direct Store Delivery organization. Translating operational data into actionable insights for improving performance and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

  • Collect, cleanse, and analyze DSD operational data (routes, delivery times, order accuracy, inventory) to support performance optimization.
  • Identify trends, risks, and performance drivers affecting service levels, productivity, and profitability.
  • Translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations that improve route efficiency and reduce cost-to-serve.
  • Design, maintain, and enhance dashboards tracking key DSD KPIs, including on-time delivery, route productivity, and cost per stop.
  • Deliver standardized and ad-hoc performance reporting for leadership and field teams using Power BI, Tableau, and Excel.
  • Partner with DSD leadership to understand operational challenges and performance gaps.
  • Recommend and support process improvements across delivery scheduling, route planning, and order fulfillment.
  • Enable initiatives that enhance customer experience, reduce waste, and improve execution consistency.
  • Support demand forecasting for DSD routes using historical data and trend analysis.
  • Assist with capacity planning, labor modeling, and resource allocation decisions to support growth and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, and IT to align DSD strategies with broader business objectives.
  • Act as a liaison between technical teams (IT, data engineers) and DSD stakeholders to translate business needs into analytics solutions.
  • Support leadership in DSD transformation initiatives.
  • Contribute analytics support for digital capabilities such as RFID, predictive analytics, and advanced reporting.
  • Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of DSD data across systems.
  • Maintain compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and data governance standards.
  • Prepare documentation and reporting required for audits and internal reviews, including RPC requirements.
  • Assist in developing project timelines, milestones, and tracking progress across DSD initiatives.
  • Provide data-driven updates on project performance, risks, and outcomes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or related field
  • 3–5 years of experience in analytics or operations (DSD or route-based delivery preferred)
  • Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)
  • Familiarity with route optimization software and SAP systems is a plus (including S4)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Health & financial benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Family planning support
  • Flexible work policy
  • Associate resource groups
  • Volunteering & community impact opportunities
  • Holiday gatherings
  • In-house taste tests

Job title

Business Analyst – DSD

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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