- Company Name
- Starbucks
- Job Title
- business analysis manager, Global Supply Chain
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Business Analysis Manager – Global Supply Chain
**Role Summary**
Lead financial analysis, modeling, and business‑case development for direct sourcing initiatives across product categories. Provide data‑driven insights to influence supplier negotiations, working‑capital optimization, and overall supply‑chain performance. Collaborate cross‑functionally with sourcing, finance, supply‑chain, and product innovation teams to support strategic decision making and value creation.
**Expectations**
- Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in finance or business analysis roles, including complex modeling and budgeting.
- At least 5 years of relevant industry exposure (food/beverage sourcing, product innovation, packaging, transportation, distribution, or store‑design).
- Demonstrated success in leading cross‑functional projects and influencing senior leadership without direct authority.
- Proven track record of developing business cases that justify cost savings, revenue impact, and margin improvements.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Construct advanced financial models and scenarios for sourcing proposals, product‑cost analyses, and network‑optimization projects.
- Build and maintain rigorous P&L, COGS, and working‑capital impact assessments for product and network initiatives.
- Deliver actionable insights and visual reports to senior leaders, partners, and stakeholders in support of strategic decisions.
- Partner with sourcing managers to evaluate contract terms, negotiate supplier agreements, and recommend value‑enhancement opportunities.
- Translate business requirements into analytical solutions, ensuring alignment with financial governance and reporting standards.
- Manage multiple projects, set priorities, meet deadlines, and coordinate deliverables across cross‑functional teams.
- Maintain and enhance data quality, governance practices, and standard operating procedures for financial analysis.
**Required Skills**
- Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VBA, complex formulas).
- Proficiency in statistical analysis, financial modeling, and scenario planning.
- Experience with data‑visualization platforms (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
- Working knowledge of enterprise planning tools (Anaplan, SAP, or equivalent).
- Strong written and verbal communication; ability to present complex findings to executive audiences.
- Strategic thinking with consultative problem‑solving capabilities.
- Influencing and stakeholder‑management skills across vertical and horizontal lines.
- Project‑management ability: setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and coordinating resources.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field.
- Advanced degrees (MBA, Master’s in Finance, etc.) or relevant professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA) are a plus.
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