Business Analyst - Military Veterans
at Walgreens
Business Analyst
Address: 108 WILMOT ROAD,DEERFIELD,IL,60015-05108-00001-Y
Job ID 1451098BR
Job Summary:
Responsible for summarizing research data that will assist management in both long- and short-range strategic planning. Develops and maintains a thorough understanding of business processes pertaining to purchasing and distribution at Walgreens. Analyzes data to develop cost benefit analysis of proposed programs through collection and data analysis. Works on projects in strategy development, industry trends, competitive analysis, and company positioning.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develops and maintains a comprehensive understanding of business processes and industry practices pertaining to purchasing and distributing.
- Analyzes corresponding data to effectively recommend system procedure changes, enhancements, development of functional specifications or interface opportunities with costs and or return on investment summarized.
- Develops and presents cost-benefit analyses of proposed programs and makes specific recommendations tied to the business goals of the department and Company.
- Collects, analyzes and presents information pertaining to long-term planning and strategic goals of the department.
- Works on projects in strategy development, industry trends, competitive analysis, and company positioning as it relates to pharmacy purchasing and distribution.
Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is included in the Retail Pharmacy USA Division of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), a global leader in retail pharmacy. As America's most loved pharmacy, health and beauty company, Walgreens purpose is to champion the health and wellbeing of every community in America. Operating more than 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a neighborhood health destination serving approximately 8 million customers each day. Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services. To best meet the needs of customers and patients, Walgreens offers a true omnichannel experience, with platforms bringing together physical and digital, supported by the latest technology to deliver high-quality products and services in local communities nationwide.
The actual salary an employee can expect to receive, plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable, will depend on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. To review benefits, please visit jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.
"An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans".
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree OR, High School Diploma/GED and three (3) years of experience with analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions.
- Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Word (for example: inserting headers, page breaks, page numbers and tables and/or adjusting table columns).
- Intermediate level skill in Microsoft PowerPoint (for example: applying a theme, formatting character spacing, inserting a picture, changing slide layout and theme colors, adding transitions, customizing slide numbers, changing chart style and/or formatting font).
- Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: using SUM function, setting borders, setting column width, inserting charts, using text wrap, sorting, setting headers and footers and/or print scaling).
- Willing to travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, economics, or mathematics.
Salary Range$60600 - $97200 / Salaried
Deerfield, IL
Walgreens is a trusted and convenient local health destination that millions of Americans rely on every day.
Our founder, Charles R. Walgreen Sr., was known for finding new ways to connect with customers on a personal level and treating each person like a guest in his own home. For over a century, we have expanded that personal connection through our network of neighborhood pharmacies and our innovative health services and products. The foundation for all of this is our trusted pharmacy expertise and our team members who provide essential care that helps people achieve better health outcomes at an affordable cost.
Veterans We’ve made a big commitment to hiring veterans for our team. But this is more than just a pledge. We’re backing it up with the kinds of things you need to successfully transition into the next stage of your career – like training, educational opportunities, and support. After all, we’re counting on you to help the thousands of people we serve in our communities. So, you can count on us every step of the way.
Business Resource Group (BRG)
VALOR is a grassroots network that brings together reservists, guard members, veterans, and more to support each other’s success. You can join in for valuable networking opportunities, peer mentoring, or just conversation and connection. You’ll also find VALOR out and about in our neighborhoods, doing community service and lending a hand.