Pizza Hut, a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM), was founded in 1958 in Wichita, Kansas, and since then has earned a reputation as a trailblazer in innovation with the creation of icons like Original® Pan and Original® Stuffed Crust pizzas. In 1994, Pizza Hut pizza was the very first online food order. Today, Pizza Hut continues leading the way in the digital and technology space with over half of transactions worldwide coming from digital orders. A global leader in the pizza category, Pizza Hut operates more than 19,500 restaurants in 110 markets and territories. Through its enormous presence, Pizza Hut works to unlock opportunity for its team members and communities around the world.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Business Analyst to join our team at Pizza Hut U.S. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating with our supply chain partner, RSCS, to optimize inventory management and support financial initiatives. Your expertise will ensure we maintain the right inventory levels to meet customer demand and drive operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inventory Forecasting: Develop and provide accurate inventory forecasts for upcoming product launches and media campaigns to ensure sufficient stock levels.
• Media Impact Analysis: Analyze the impact of media changes on product demand and facilitate the appropriate redistribution of products across our restaurant locations.
• Cost Monitoring: Continuously monitor product costs to ensure precise reporting of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).
• Financial Data Support: Provide comprehensive financial data to support various cost-saving initiatives within the organization.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary stakeholder for the approval of inventory expenditures within the Pizza Hut U.S. organization, collaborating with cross-functional teams as needed.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE (and other qualifications):

• 1-5 years of experience in finance or business analytics
• Demonstrates strong analytical intuition and can readily identify gaps in analyses & incorporates creative solutions
• Great comfort in conducting due diligence and synthesizing findings to offer actionable recommendations
• Ensures closure on key initiatives
• Exhibits a broad range of skills across the Finance function. Strong bias for fact-based decision-making and action-oriented project management practices
• Highly organized and self-motivated, with effective time management and independent work skills.
• Advanced Excel skills required

PREFERRED:

• Experience with PowerPoint, PowerBI, Tableau, Alteryx, SQL preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Reside in DFW area