Senior Analyst Special Projects - Military Veterans
at Walgreens
Senior Analyst Special Projects
Address: 108 WILMOT RD,DEERFIELD,IL,60015-05145-01108-2
Job ID 1548447BR
Job Summary
Responsible for collecting, summarizing data and providing analysis that will assist Pharmacy & Retail Operations management in both long- and short-range strategic planning, and the development and implementation of programs. Maintains a thorough understanding of business processes pertaining to all aspects of Pharmacy & Retail Operations. Provides more complex analysis to develop cost benefits of proposed programs through collection and data. Work on projects in Pharmacy & Retail Operations
including process improvement, strategy development, industry trends, competitive analysis, and company positioning. Manages complex ad-hoc projects and analyses, as needed.
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for collecting, summarizing data and providing analysis that will assist Pharmacy &Retail Operations management in both long- and short-range strategic planning, and thedevelopment and implementation of programs.
- Maintains a comprehensive understanding of business processes and practices pertaining to allaspects of Pharmacy & Retail Operations within the Retail Hub.
- Provides more complex analysis of corresponding data to build business case for system andoperational procedure changes, enhancements, development of functional specifications orinterface opportunities with costs and or return on investment summarized.
- Serves as operation point of contact for various projects to drive project execution. Communicatesrelevant project information to stakeholders, both corporately and in the field.
- Collects, analyzes, makes specific recommendations, and presents information pertaining toproposed programs to meet the business and strategic goals of Pharmacy & Retail Operationsand the Company. Manages complex ad-hoc projects and analyses, as needed.
- Plans, designs and deploys appropriate reports and tools.
- Collaborates across Pharmacy & Retail Operations, IT, legal and regulatory, processimprovement teams, and others, to develop operational solutions.
- Coaches, mentors, guides, and provides oversight to less senior Business Analysts.
Walgreens Boots Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA) is an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader serving millions of customers and patients every day, with a 175-year heritage of caring for communities.
A trusted, global innovator in retail pharmacy with approximately 12,500 locations across the U.S., Europe and Latin America, WBA plays a critical role in the healthcare ecosystem. Through dispensing medicines, improving access to pharmacy and health services, providing high quality health and beauty products and offering anytime, anywhere convenience across its digital platforms, WBA is shaping the future of healthcare in the thousands of communities it serves and beyond.
WBA employs approximately 311,000 people, with a presence in eight countries and consumer brands including: Walgreens, Boots, Duane Reade, No7 Beauty Company and Benavides. The Company is proud of its contributions to healthy communities, a healthy planet, an inclusive workplace and a sustainable marketplace. In fiscal 2024, WBA scored 100% on the Disability Equality Index for disability inclusion.
More Company information is available at .
This role is expected to be of limited duration, approximately 2-3 years, depending on business needs
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of experience with analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions; OR, High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of experience with analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions.
- At least 1 year of experience querying databases (for example: SQL, Golden, Business Objects, EDW, SAS and/or SQL Server).
- Experience in identifying operational issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve issues and problems.
- Experience communicating the impact of business analysis results to business leaders.
- 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 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).
- 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).
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree or MBA
- Bachelor's degree
- Retail Pharmacy Experience
- Pharmacy License
Salary Range$79300 - $127000 / 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.