Business Specialist

Who is Foodbuy?

We are the industry leader in procurement and supply chain solutions. We are the subsidiary to the 6th largest company in the world (Compass Group PLC), yet Foodbuy has the feel of a small entrepreneurial Company. We pride ourselves on our ability to source and provide a variety of products and services that help our customers more easily, and cost effectively, run their businesses. We work with clients in the Hospitality, Restaurant, Healthcare, Education, Entertainment, and Gaming industries, and of course we support Compass Group-- which is the world's largest contract food and support services provider.

Why Foodbuy?

We care about our associates, our clients, and our community. We think big, encourage innovation and debate, and seek out game changers. Our benefits and PTO offerings are strong. Our compensation packages are competitive. And we are constantly growing, and we want our associates' careers to grow along with us. We have an open and modern work environment, believe in flexibility, and promote a collaborative open door environment.

Additionally, we follow a value system called People FIRST, which stands for Flexibility, Inclusion, Results, Sustainability and Transparency. People FIRST is the foundation for everything we do at Foodbuy. It is how we connect and interact with our clients, business partners and fellow associates.

Job Summary

The Business Specialist will support the Member Development Group Vice Presidents, Account Managers, and specifically designated channels of business through creating & maintaining detailed reporting assignments/applications. The Business Specialist is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of their assigned reports and dashboards. This role is also responsible for generating insights and analyzing information to help drive key analytics and business initiatives. This role will focus on understanding key stakeholder questions across the business to design and create reports and dashboards that transform data into meaningful, actionable insights. This role will require creativity, an analytical skillset, and clear communication to tell the story of how our business is performing. This position will also assist in automation of reports/dashboards, develop and maintain key metrics and scorecards, communicate findings, and train others on how to leverage the provided data across the business.

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain assigned reports & dashboards.

• Ensure accuracy of reporting through QC and review.

• Prepare key business analysis to assist functional leaders in decision making processes.

• Investigate trends and variances compared to prior periods and forecasts.

• Assist in the preparation and presentation of reporting metrics to senior management, business stakeholders, and key clients.

• Prepare executive level summaries based on analysis.

• Ad hoc financial analysis and special projects to support continued growth of the business.

• Build and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Experience working in Excel (including pivots and lookups) and other Microsoft applications

• Sense of urgency and excellent customer service skills

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Flexible and adapts well to change

• Power BI and/or SQL knowledge is preferred

Apply to Foodbuy today!

Foodbuy is a member of Compass Group USA

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Foodbuy maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Foodbuy are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance/ AD

• Disability Insurance

• Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

• Associate Shopping Program

• Health and Wellness Programs

• Discount Marketplace

• Identity Theft Protection

• Pet Insurance

• Commuter Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Req ID: 1325104

Foodbuy

Margaret Lovette

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