Chicago, IL, 60684, USA
13 days ago
Business Analyst
C.H. Robinson is seeking a **Business Analyst** to support our efforts in improving processes. In this role, you will analyze key performance metrics and provide insights that drive meaningful change. Your responsibilities will include evaluating business processes, anticipating needs, and identifying opportunities for improvement to benefit our customers. Additionally, you will collaborate with both internal teams and external partners to help them understand trends and translate data into actionable insights. If you’re ready to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply today! At C.H. Robinson, we’re firm believers in the power of in-person collaboration to fuel innovation and propel success. In this role, you will engage with peers on-site three days a week, igniting creativity and driving impactful results. With the flexibility for remote work two days a week, this role strikes the perfect balance between teamwork and autonomy. The deadline for internal applications is Friday, November 15th, by the end of the day. **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following: + Adapt applications, reporting, and analysis based on feedback while maintaining a standard library for current and future business applications + Utilize agile processes to manage reviewed work through work management tools + Interpret internal and external business challenges, recommending best practices to enhance products, processes, or services + Extract and analyze medium-scale data to address ambiguous questions and work directly with personnel across the network + Proactively analyze topics, develop fact-supported recommendations for behavioral change, and identify operational improvements + Collaborate with internal analytical teams and departments to develop predictive solutions and understand trends impacting business changes + Create, document, and maintain project plans, process flows, and metrics while communicating progress and facilitating meetings + Work closely with reporting resources to build key data sets for operational and exploratory analysis using tools like Power BI and Tableau + Advocate for data-driven products that help global customers improve business outcomes and enhance supply chain services + Promote a positive working relationship among team members and perform other duties as assigned based on team or country-specific requirements. **QUALIFICATIONS** Required: + High School Diploma or GED + Minimum of 2 years of experience in a financial or business analyst capacity + Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint + Experience with data visualization tools, including Power BI, Tableau, and SQL querying + Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally Preferred: + Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university + Logistics and supply chain experience + Ability to motivate and drive change to achieve positive results in a large, dispersed organization + Positive, collaborative working style with effective and flexible communication skills + Experience in data and financial analysis for sales or operations organizations + Familiarity with programming languages such as Python or R + Demonstrated ability to present, influence, and consult with stakeholders at various levels + Skilled in making recommendations, articulating analysis, and addressing questions or pushback from key stakeholders + Experience in developing and communicating business insights in a clear, data-driven manner + Organized and disciplined in self and project management, while valuing a diverse and inclusive work environment Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that women, people of color, and individuals with disabilities may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit! **Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer** C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity of our employees, customers and communities. We believe this increases creativity and innovation, drives business growth and enables engaged and thriving teams. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. Affirmative Action Employer/EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran **Benefits** **Your Health, Wealth and Self** Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including: + Two medical plans (including a High Deductible Health Plan) + Prescription drug coverage + Enhanced Fertility benefits + Flexible Spending Accounts + Health Savings Account (including employer contribution) + Dental and Vision + Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance + Short-Term and Long-Term Disability + Paid and floating holidays + Paid time off (PTO) + Paid parental leave + Paid time off to volunteer in your community + Charitable Giving Match Program + 401(k) with 6% company matching + Employee Stock Purchase Plan + Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities Dig in to our full list of benefits on OUR CULTURE (https://jobs.chrobinson.com/culture) page. **Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson?** C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world’s largest logistics platforms and rank in the FORTUNE 200. We’ve been an innovator in logistics for over 100 years. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economy. With the combination of our multimodal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for more than 90,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers’ businesses. As a responsible global citizen, we contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to us and our people. FORTUNE has named C.H. Robinson one of the World’s Most Admired Companies 2024, showcasing our position as a leader in our industry. Our commitment to excellence is further affirmed by being named a Great Place to Work 2023-24 by the Great Place to Work Institute, one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity and one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek. Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world. For more information, visit us at www.chrobinson.com .
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