Business Market Analyst
Ash Grove Cement Company, Overland Park, KS, United States
Ash Grove family of companies is a leading cement manufacturer that operates 12 world-class cement plants and 41 terminals across the United States and Canada.
Company Benefits
Family Culture – We treat our team like family
Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
Generous Paid Time Off
11 Paid Holidays per year
401(k) with 5% company match & profit sharing
Opportunities for Internal Mobility
Professional Development Opportunities
Training Provided
Tuition Reimbursement Program – We’ll assist with continuing education that aligns with your career goals
Employee Assistance Program
Company Paid Life Insurance
Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability
Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
Opportunities for Community Engagement
Potential Relocation Packages
Role Summary The Business Analyst is responsible for developing, maintaining, and continuously improving a system that supports business analytics across multiple ERP and CRM platforms. The analyst leads critical analysis of business performance, planning, forecasting, pricing strategy, sales volumes, and network optimization to support Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP).
What You’ll Be Contributing
Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
Integrate data from multiple disparate systems (e.g., ERPs, CRMs) to generate synergies through comprehensive reports that inform strategic recommendations and presentations.
Develop analytical tools, standardized reporting, dashboards, and executable strategies that assist leadership in continuous business process improvement.
Create and manage digital data repositories as needed.
Develop and utilize tools to provide analytics, reporting, and scenario modeling.
Generate weekly and monthly reports for senior management.
Review and understand financial documents and concepts such as EBITDA, Cash Flow, RONA, and margins.
Support the network optimization process to mitigate costs and maximize service and EBITDA.
Support the execution of a robust Sales & Operations Plan (S&OP) using optimization software, measuring, controlling, and improving plan accuracy through defined metrics.
Develop capacity simulation processes to run sensitivity analysis.
Define and initiate projects based on business needs, carrying out necessary analyses and developing strategies to drive performance improvements.
Recognize trends and needs related to products, customers, and target markets.
Support the reporting and entry of value capture synergies for operations and commercial teams.
Develop slide decks that communicate analysis results with context.
Support commercial teams in analyzing market intelligence and financials for the cement platform.
Foster relationships with product management, Sales, and Operations teams.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
To Succeed In This Position, You Will Need
Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
Minimum 4‑year bachelor’s degree in engineering, management, business, marketing, sales, or a related field.
Minimum 3 years of experience in scientific and/or analytical roles.
Preferred 3 years of experience developing business analytics systems and dashboards in Power BI or Qlik.
Proficient in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to effectively handle multiple projects.
Strong proficiency in quantitative analysis using Microsoft applications, database/SQL query logic, and data analysis tools such as Power BI and Qlik.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Excellent oral and presentation skills, clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups.
Compensation
Base salary: $86,000.00 – $105,100.00
Eligible for yearly bonus
Physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. EOE/Vet/Disability. CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.
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Company Benefits
Family Culture – We treat our team like family
Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
Generous Paid Time Off
11 Paid Holidays per year
401(k) with 5% company match & profit sharing
Opportunities for Internal Mobility
Professional Development Opportunities
Training Provided
Tuition Reimbursement Program – We’ll assist with continuing education that aligns with your career goals
Employee Assistance Program
Company Paid Life Insurance
Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability
Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
Opportunities for Community Engagement
Potential Relocation Packages
Role Summary The Business Analyst is responsible for developing, maintaining, and continuously improving a system that supports business analytics across multiple ERP and CRM platforms. The analyst leads critical analysis of business performance, planning, forecasting, pricing strategy, sales volumes, and network optimization to support Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP).
What You’ll Be Contributing
Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
Integrate data from multiple disparate systems (e.g., ERPs, CRMs) to generate synergies through comprehensive reports that inform strategic recommendations and presentations.
Develop analytical tools, standardized reporting, dashboards, and executable strategies that assist leadership in continuous business process improvement.
Create and manage digital data repositories as needed.
Develop and utilize tools to provide analytics, reporting, and scenario modeling.
Generate weekly and monthly reports for senior management.
Review and understand financial documents and concepts such as EBITDA, Cash Flow, RONA, and margins.
Support the network optimization process to mitigate costs and maximize service and EBITDA.
Support the execution of a robust Sales & Operations Plan (S&OP) using optimization software, measuring, controlling, and improving plan accuracy through defined metrics.
Develop capacity simulation processes to run sensitivity analysis.
Define and initiate projects based on business needs, carrying out necessary analyses and developing strategies to drive performance improvements.
Recognize trends and needs related to products, customers, and target markets.
Support the reporting and entry of value capture synergies for operations and commercial teams.
Develop slide decks that communicate analysis results with context.
Support commercial teams in analyzing market intelligence and financials for the cement platform.
Foster relationships with product management, Sales, and Operations teams.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
To Succeed In This Position, You Will Need
Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
Minimum 4‑year bachelor’s degree in engineering, management, business, marketing, sales, or a related field.
Minimum 3 years of experience in scientific and/or analytical roles.
Preferred 3 years of experience developing business analytics systems and dashboards in Power BI or Qlik.
Proficient in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to effectively handle multiple projects.
Strong proficiency in quantitative analysis using Microsoft applications, database/SQL query logic, and data analysis tools such as Power BI and Qlik.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Excellent oral and presentation skills, clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups.
Compensation
Base salary: $86,000.00 – $105,100.00
Eligible for yearly bonus
Physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. EOE/Vet/Disability. CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.
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