Advantage Solutions is a leading provider of outsourced sales and marketing solutions to consumer goods companies and retailers. Our data- and technology-driven services — which include headquarter sales, retail merchandising, in-store and online sampling, digital commerce, omnichannel marketing, retail media and others — help brands and retailers of all sizes get products into the hands of consumers, wherever they shop. As a trusted partner and problem solver, we help our clients sell more while spending less.

Headquartered in Irvine, California, we have offices throughout North America and strategic investments in select markets throughout Africa, Asia, Australia and Europe through which we serve the global needs of multinational, regional and local manufacturers.

Support the National Director of Retail Operations to make discernible difference across operations with accurate and insightful data analysis. Demonstrate knowledge of and experience with software tools to create, edit, and analyze complex reports, graphs, and presentations. Be able to make sound decisions and the ability to take initiative and accountability for the accuracy of information. Independently take ownership of projects to completion by effectively coordinating all the necessary resources. Resolve complex, non-routine problems and issues where no precedent has been established or exists with no supervision.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Utilizing various data systems, extracts raw data from reporting system and conducts in-depth analysis on customer product flow. Consults with internal business partners or external clients to present data and recommends actions to assist client with meeting business objectives.
• Extracts data from third-party market research resources, integrates with internal data and conducts trend analysis. Interprets results and presents recommendations to business partner.
• Works closely with business partners to develop report specifications based on client needs.
• Manages ad hoc projects based on business partner or client requests.
• Pro-actively develops and delivers presentations as required by client.
• Provides training and direction to lower-level Business Analysts.

Travel up to 5 - 10%

Minimum Qualifications
Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree orequivalent experience

Field of Study/Area of Experience

• 5+ years of experience in an analytical position

Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written communication and verbal communication skills
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Ability to make oral presentations
• Strong prioritization skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
• Advance MS Excel, including pivot table creation, advanced formulas, vlookup function
• Intermediate to advanced MS Access, including importing large data files, query creation, create macro, read/edit/write VBA in modules