Business Analyst III

"All candidates must be directly contracted by ASK Consulting on their payroll and cannot be subcontracted. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this moment". Job Title: Business Analyst III Location: Bellevue, WA-98007 Duration: 12 Months Pay Rate: $43/hr/W2 Schedule: Fully onsite Job Description: Top skills: Data analysis & reporting, cross-functional relationship and project management, Structured thinking & initiative Roles and Responsibilities: • Category Analysis & Reporting: Maintain, publish, and deliver regular performance reports covering sales, margin, market share, supply. Track activities, trends, forecasts, performance. • Portfolio Management Support: Assist with ongoing portfolio, assortment and distribution analysis and decisions, including ranging/distribution reviews and new product introductions. • Go-To-Market Support: Support in GTM activities of new product launches including supporting creation of sell-in material, tracking performance, managing readiness, providing input to inform GTM strategy and activities. • Cross-Functional / Internal Liaison: Act as a day-to-day point of contact for internal cross functional teams (commercial, marketing, SCM, finance, product) for assigned categories; support preparing meeting materials and maintaining/documenting category plans. • Sell-out and Supply Chain Support: Support Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR) supply chain process by participating in customer calls and partnering with internal teams to drive optimal inventory in respective channels • Quarterly Planning Support: Contribute to quarterly planning, execution tracking, and post-program evaluation across assigned categories. • Market Intelligence: Provide competitors and market trend summaries to inform category strategy. • Performance Metrics: Monitor key performance indicators (weekly, monthly, quarterly) and flag exception cases for early warning to the team to proactively drive corrective actions and improvements. • Respond to ad-hoc reporting requests from internal and external customers in a time sensitive manner Qualifications/Skills: • Bachelors degree in Business-related field (general business, marketing, economics) or relevant experience • Minimum 4-7 years relevant experience • Experience preferred in the telecommunications and/or wireless industry • Strong analytical skills and financial acumen • Ability to gather all forms of data, use various tools of evaluation and prepare analysis and recommendation for Senior Leadership within Client and the customer • Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally and interact at all levels within organization Necessary Skills & Attributes: • Strong analytical and data management skills. • Detail-oriented, with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven team environment. • Structured thinking able to identify issues, form a view, and bring recommendations. • Organized and professional approach to supplier communication and relationship management. • The ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all appropriate levels within and outside the company. • Ability to work independently with minimal oversight while exercising excellent judgement and deliver to deadlines independently. • Must have MS Excel knowledge and skills Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions: • The position requires the ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities in the following environment: • Work is generally performed in an office environment. • Operate a computer keyboard and view a video display terminal 95% of work time, including prolonged periods of time. • The movement and transportation of equipment, most of the time under 25 pounds. • Performs work under time schedules and stresses which are normally periodic or cyclical, including time sensitive job stress, fatigue, unpaid over-time, intellectual challenge, constant technical data feedback, language barriers, and business management stress. • Machines, tools, equipment, and work aids representative and commonly associated with PCs, printers, and office work areas. • Frequently works additional hours beyond normal schedule. • Under very little direct supervision with a high level of responsibility to apply general policies and guidelines where decisions are seldom monitored and consequences of decisions adversely affect operating results and management decisions. Complete access to confidential company data where disclosure may jeopardize the company's competitive position. About ASK: ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states-ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities ASK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.