Data Analyst - Columbus, OH

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands - including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® - to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

Our location in Columbus, OH, currently has an opportunity for a Market Research Analyst. This Market Research Analyst role will be required to understand multiple data structures, provide input into the organization and adjustment of data tables and ultimately bring the information to life via data and dashboard tools (e.g. PowerBI). This position requires a balance of strong technical, analytical, communication and critical thinking skills. Additionally, the position will be a key player in refining and maintaining the data environment for the Therapeutic Nutrition Retail businesses including Ensure and Glucerna.

The candidate must be capable of leveraging input from multiple team members and related tools/resources to deliver efficient and timely results. Must demonstrate the willingness to learn the business, challenge the status quo and balance multiple priorities while keeping a positive and inquisitive mind-set.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Collaborate with Analytics, Marketing, Sales, Marketing Research, Finance, and Contract Operations to identify and evaluate opportunities to utilize data analytics to maximize marketing and sales success
• Analyze monthly and quarterly sales, explain variance to market, sales and share forecasts
• Develop and gain alignment on best visualization content that is in line with industry best practices and ease of user adoption to convey the story inside the data
• Build dashboards and reports for business stakeholders and to support analytic tools
• Complete ad-hoc requests to support tactical and strategic business needs
• Understand key performance indicators and metrics through engagement with various cross-functional partners and develop efficient methods of preparing the data and bringing it to life using PowerBI or other reporting tools.
• Support the continuous upkeep and improvement of the data environment.
• Stay abreast of the company's strategic directions and relevant industry trends. Use this information to evaluate options to help shape the long-term direction of the team.
• Deliver relevant inputs to marketing and other cross-functional teams.
• Participate as key member of informal project teams tasked with development of marketing reporting, customer-facing deliverables and other items as required.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by manager.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

Required

• 1 to 5 years' experience in data mining, forecasting, or other analytics
• Experience with data visualization tools such as PowerBI or Tableau
• Experience with statistical tools such as Excel Stat, SAS, R, or Python
• Experience with retail analytics such as Nielsen and IRI
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to communicate technical analysis and findings clearly to senior leaders and to non-technical audiences
• BS in Business Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Math, Statistics, or related field
• Ability to clearly, concisely and accurately convey messages verbally and through report development.
• Demonstrate initiative, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in team settings.
• Willingness and aptitude to multi-task as new projects and challenges evolve with the business.
• Ability to form interpersonal, professional relationships across cross functional teams.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority (Include for Manufacturing roles only)
• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled (Include for Manufacturing roles only)
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The salary for this role is between:

N/A

JOB FAMILY:

Market Development and Research

DIVISION:

ANPD Nutrition Products

LOCATION:

United States > Columbus : RP02

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

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