Data Analyst II at Buyersedgeplatformrecruiting

The Data Analyst II position will join the Analytics team in driving growth for our stakeholders by using our Data through Analytics and Strategic Initiative. The ideal candidate is an individual contributor on the Analytics team responsible for driving stakeholder growth through routine and ad-hoc data analyses and strategic initiatives; ideal for current analysts seeking advancement or external candidates with 2–4+ years of experience ready to deepen their expertise. This role will own and optimize the Palantir Workbench environment to improve data-matching accuracy and analytical capabilities, and will support development efforts by conducting user testing, performing QA on match logic, and triaging match-related changes, incidents, and regressions. Who we are Buyers Edge Platform is a leading digital procurement network and solutions provider for the foodservice industry, delivering savings, insights, and technology that help operators, distributors, and manufacturers succeed. Through its portfolio of solutions—including Digital Procurement Network, Fresh Services, Software Solutions, and Supply Chain Management—Buyers Edge is reshaping how the foodservice industry connects and thrives. At the heart of our work is a culture built on a passion for collaboration, technology, and helping foodservice business succeed. We are unable to provide sponsorship for work authorization for this role. Your impact: Routine Analysis Responsibilities: • Will be trained and expected to run regular and ad-hoc analyses to support business needs and monitor performance as highlighted below • Utilize customer data to maximize savings potential, increase contract utilization, and generate additional revenue • Analyze reports and presentations for accuracy prior to presentation, and provide specifics regarding recommendations • Present complex savings opportunities in accessible, easy-to-understand language Palantir Workbench Ownership: • Take direct ownership of Palantir Workbench by reviewing user feedback, adjusting matches, and tuning score factors to improve matching precision and recall • Execute routine dashboards and conduct ad-hoc analyses to monitor matching performance and identify areas for improvement Development Support: • Provide crucial support for development initiatives through user testing, quality assurance (QA) of match logic, and triaging match related changes, incidents, or regressions • Partner with product, engineering, and other analyst teams to prioritize match improvements and translate business requirements into actionable tuning changes Communication and Documentation: • Maintain a strong focus on clear, concise, and timely documentation of all changes, methodologies, analyses, and their expected or observed business impact • Produce clear and timely documentation and communications detailing what was changed, why, and the anticipated or actual impact • Maintain reproducible analysis workstreams, including SQL scripts, spreadsheets, and notebooks, ensuring clear handoffs Data & Analytics Skills: • Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to understand and navigate large, detailed datasets • Strong SQL skills and familiarity with Python • Proficient Excel skills & other Microsoft Office Programs • Familiarity with Salesforce (or Related CRM) Organizational Skills: • Ability to maintain thorough, well-structured, and personally organized records. • Able to structure and present all documentation in a way that is easily understood, navigated, and comprehended by other people Communication Skills: • Ability to communicate with developers and bridge technical and non-technical gaps • Liaise with the development team and translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and summarize data for various partners with priorities and clear actions Ability to learn, use and implement new technologies: • Prior knowledge and experience with AI technology or willingness to learn Passionate in supporting the Buyers Edge Platform mission and values: • Eagerness to independently solve problems and be a part of creating long term solutions • Flexibility to be agile during shifting priorities and new strategies • Team Player mentality – embracing collaboration with other teams About you: • 3+ years of analyst experience (or equivalent) as an individual contributor. • Strong proficiency in SQL and Excel, with experience in data cleaning, joins, and understanding scoring logic. • Experience with Palantir Workbench or other record-linkage/matching tools is highly beneficial but not mandatory. • Comfortable with user testing, QA processes, and triaging technical issues. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce concise and impactful documentation. • Detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about data-driven improvements. What's in this for you? Amazing coverages to start. Medical, dental, and vision coverages are just the beginning! We also offer ancillary plans, such as flexible spending accounts for both health and dependent care, critical illness, accident, and voluntary life as well as company paid life and long-term-disability plans! On top of this, we also offer a 401(k) plan with company match. Invest in your success. We will provide you with a thorough training and development program; and offer competitive compensation. Live well = Work well. Relax with our Personal Responsibility Paid Time Off policy where you don’t have to accrue time off in order to take it! We also offer half-day Summer Fridays! We welcome all. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.