Gross Margin Business Analyst
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Working at Abbott
At Abbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and family be your true self and live a full life. Youll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .
- Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
- An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.
The Opportunity
As a Gross Margin Business Analyst you will play a key role in advancing Abbotts gross margin improvement initiatives by translating complex data into actionable insights. Working closely with crossfunctional partners you will help identify opportunities that drive cost efficiency portfolio optimization and overall business performance.
What Youll Work On
- Analyze critical business data to identify gross margin improvement opportunities across key divisions
- Identify trends risks and opportunities related to product cost improvement profit enablement demand and market insights and inventory performance
- Develop and recommend margin best practices and process improvements
- Perform root cause analysis and support crossfunctional efforts to address performance gaps
- Transform data into clear compelling stories through effective visualization and analytics
- Support management with project prioritization and insights that align to departmental objectives
- Optimize automate or enhance manual and repetitive analytical processes
- Participate in special projects and provide guidance to less experienced analysts as needed
Required Qualifications
- Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a business analysis analytics or data-focused role
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work with large datasets and draw meaningful conclusions
- Effective communication skills with the ability to present insights to stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting gross margin finance supply chain or operations-related initiatives
- Proficiency with data analysis reporting and visualization tools
- Experience identifying process improvement opportunities and driving change
- Ability to work crossfunctionally in a matrixed environment
- Bachelors degree in Business Finance Analytics or a related field
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is
$61300.00 $122700.00In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Administrative Support
DIVISION:
GPS Global Purchasing Services
LOCATION:
United States > Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr.
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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