Business Analyst

Overview

Title:
Business Analyst I

Onsite

Location:
Pacific, Missouri (Onsite)

Summary
The Business Analyst I supports Walker Products' product, pricing, and data initiatives by analyzing business and pricing data, building reports and dashboards, and providing insights that support informed decision-making. This role blends foundational business and data analytics with pricing analysis responsibilities and works closely with Product Management, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and IT. The Business Analyst I is seen as a developing analyst who is expected to grow technical skills, business knowledge, and cross-functional impact over time.

Pricing Analysis & Support

• Analyze pricing data, margins, and trends to support competitive pricing strategies
• Assist in developing, maintaining, and improving pricing models, tools, and dashboards
• Support Sales and Marketing with pricing analysis related to discounts, promotions, and customer programs
• Monitor competitor pricing and general market conditions
• Provide data-based insights and recommendations to support pricing adjustments

Business & Data Analysis

• Collect, analyze, and report business and financial data from multiple systems
• Write and maintain SQL queries and basic data transformation scripts (Python preferred)
• Use data sets to help define KPIs and generate recurring and ad-hoc reports
• Build and maintain dashboards and standard reporting tools
• Assist with basic predictive modeling and forecasting efforts
• Help maintain data frameworks, data accuracy, and reporting standards
• Support process improvement initiatives through data analysis and documentation

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Analytics, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in business analysis, data analytics, or reporting (internships included)
• Experience using BI tools for data visualization and reporting
• Working knowledge of SQL; exposure to Python or similar analytics tools preferred
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights

• Exposure to pricing analysis, margin analysis, or revenue analytics
• Experience working with ERP systems (Epicor Kinetic a plus)
• Familiarity with manufacturing, automotive aftermarket, or product-based environments
• Understanding of product, catalog, or master data concepts

• Accurate, timely reporting and pricing analysis
• Growth in technical and analytical skill set over time
• Improved visibility into pricing, margins, and business performance
• Strong collaboration with cross-functional partners
• Consistent improvement in data quality and reporting processes