Business Analyst

Carpinteria, CA, United States

Job Summary

Avantor is looking for a Business Analyst that will be in charge of researching market information and shaping it into a usable format to support strategic decision making. The high level scope of the research is around market size, market players, market shares, product groups and related sub-segments, volumes, prices, growth rates, forecast and trends.

The Business Analyst is also responsible for assisting the Director of Product Market Manager by analyzing multiple market dynamics/trends and uncovering meaningful and workable leading indicators which allow for accurate forecasting of future volume within the Industry. This will help the company predict its business through deeper understanding of customers’ tactics and end-market strategies.

This role will be a full-time position based out of our Carpinteria, CA office. You will have the opportunity to make a direct impact by translating analysis into a set of processes, tools and reporting schemes that will allow the company to adjust its functioning from 1) short term operations to 2) annual budgets and 3) longer term expansion plans!

What we’re looking for:

Education: Bachelors degree preferred in Industrial Marketing or related field

Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years related experience

Additional Qualifications:

Strong analytical & rationale problem solving approach

Excellent Excel knowledge with VBA Marco skills

Expert proficiency in CRM (Salesforce preferred) administration desired

Exceptional Track record analyzing & documenting business processes

Time management and planning skills

Excellent communication & presentation skills

How you will thrive and create an impact:

Perform a thorough Market Situational Analysis that gathers the data that will support the market strategy. Market research analysis components includes but is not limited to:CRM (Salesforce) Administration; Value Chain Analysis; Portfolio Analysis; Life Cycle Analysis; Sustainability Analysis; Financial Analysis; Risk Analysis; Need based segmentation; SWOT Analysis; PESTER / 5 Forces Analysis

Develop deep market intelligence by investigating and strengthening relationships in various market channels, including but not limited to: Industry associations; Consultants, influencers; Distributors; Customers; Groups of practitioners and end users.

Uncover, screen and select meaningful and workable leading volume indicators of the Industry and develop appropriate tracking mechanisms

Work with Account Managers to build a mechanism for managing customer forecast, harmonize various and heterogeneous practices into one single seamless process

Establish forecasts and contribute to the delivery of annual budget, including targeted growth from new opportunities

Work with cross-functional teams to orchestrate & simplify forecasted volume to the key stakeholders

Analyze specific anomalies and abnormal events within the market and quantify impact on the company’s operations.

Develop longer term volume models based on: Identified key leading indicators; Statistical data; Long term trends

Understand customer processes, applications, and quality attributes and effectively communicates customer technology product requirements to Technology & Innovation and Marketing teams

Work with commercial and technology teams to facilitate serving customers’ needs

Engage with multiple functions within the company i.e. Production, Procurement, Commercial, and higher Management

Identify other market trends and share market knowledge/findings, contributing to the development of non-forecast related business strategies

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people’s lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom’s voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

$63,000.00 - $105,000.00

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW Poster, EEO is the Law Poster Supplement, and Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

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