Business Analyst

As the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC and residential appliance parts, we like to do things a little differently. First, you need to understand and demonstrate our Core Values with safety being your first priority. That's key. But we're also looking for unique enthusiasm, high integrity, courage to embrace change...and if you know a few jokes, that puts you on the top of our list!

Do you have a genius-level knowledge of original equipment manufacturer parts? If not, no problem! We're more interested in passionate people with fresh ideas from different backgrounds. That's what keeps us at the top of our game. We're proud that our workplace has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list 15 years in a row and the Crain's Fast 50 list ten times. We are honored to be voted by our Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for the last four years.

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, go above and beyond and put your ambition to work, all while having some fun, let's chat - Apply Today!

Perks

• Parts Town Pride - check out our virtual tour and culture!
• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus
• Hybrid Work schedule
• Team member appreciation events and recognition programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Monthly IT stipend
• Casual dress code
• On-demand pay options: Access your pay as you earn it, to cover unexpected or even everyday expenses
• All the traditional benefits like health insurance, 401k/401k match, employee assistance programs and time away - don't worry, we've got you covered.

The Job at a Glance

The Business Analyst (internally known as Data Detectives) will partner with leadership to provide actionable insight to help improve both the top and bottom-line results. The Business Analyst will be a subject matter expert in data modeling and solutions, analysis, and business intelligence. The Business Analyst will help drive business results, improve customer effectiveness, and operational efficiencies. The Business Analyst will perform thought partner, and strategic advisor, for Parts Town's leaders and provide insight and recommendations to drive decision making.

A Typical Day

• Work with leadership to provide timely and accurate insight into their customer base to maximize growth and drive customer profitability
• Drive continuous improvement by automating, refining, and implementing business intelligence solutions to replace manual efforts, provide new and faster business insights, and improve efficiencies
• Focus on reducing time spent on data mining or validating the integrity of the data by reviewing current solutions, identify issues, defining requirements and implementing the best possible analytical solutions, including documenting processes and ensuring standardization (SOP's) is being utilizing amongst each business segment
• Analyze large and disparate data sets to make recommendations to improve profitability
• Proactively uncover timely and accurate insights into Parts Town's most influential customers and vendors and partner with decision makers to maximize growth
• Innovate new self-serve reporting capabilities on key metrics by leveraging world-class business intelligence tools
• Optimize value proposition for customer market segments based on price elasticity, customer profile, and operational costs

To Land This Opportunity

• You have 1+ years of experience in an analytical data role or a BS/BA in business, finance, statistics, computer science, information systems, or related fields
• 1+ years of experience leveraging business intelligence tools (e.g., Qlik Sense, Power BI, Tableau, SAP Analytics Cloud) to retrieve, visualize and interpret data
• You love analyzing data, identifying trends, and summarizing findings and recommendations to business partners to drive growth and strategy
• You demonstrate proven analytic and quantitative decision-making skills
• You are passionate for storytelling with visualization
• You are comfortable in data modeling and analyzing and pulling large, complex data sets from disparate sources
• You can multitask and have strong time and project management skills
• You're an all-star communicator, fluent in English (both written and verbal), with proven decision-making skills
• You thrive in fast-paced environment and adapt well to change

About Your Future Team

Our Analytics Team is pretty serious about team lunches, decorating desks to celebrate birthdays & milestone anniversaries, and have been known to engage in highly competitive "1st point wins" Ping-Pong tournaments and Monopoly game matches. Start thinking about your favorite lunch spots and make sure to brush up on your Ping-Pong serve!

At Parts Town, we value transparency and are committed to ensuring our team members feel appreciated and supported. We prioritize our positive workplace culture where collaboration, growth, and work-life balance are celebrated. The salary range for this role is $87,137.34 - $117,595.06 annually which is based on including but not limited to qualifications, experience, and geographical location. Parts Town is a pay for performance-company. In addition to base pay, some roles offer a profit-sharing program, and an annual bonus depending on the role. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with match, employee assistance programs, paid time off, paid sick time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and professional development opportunities.

Parts Town welcomes diversity and as an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.