Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure™ with local service, nationwide®. As a specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end markets, nationwide. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain. Core & Main’s 5,700 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and reliable infrastructure. Visit coreandmain.com to learn more.
Job Summary
Gather disparate data from various data sources, analyzes and normalizes the data to ensure quality of data for analysis. Responsible for providing consistent, relevant and accurate data as well as guidance/knowledge of the data and definitions that are available for analysis.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities
- Serves as a resource to assigned client in area of expertise.
- Gathers and compiles raw data; conducts research for industry trends and benchmarks; and normalizes data to be incorporated into a centralized data format.
- Analyzes, reports, makes comparisons to industry/company benchmarks, determines trends, and prepares cost analyses.
- Defines data definitions and documents data limitations.
- Prepares spreadsheets for data analysis; prepare reports with charts and graphs, mailing lists, maps and ad hoc requests. May make presentations.
- Provides recommendations based on findings and analysis; provides input on policies and procedures.
- Participates in department and interdepartmental projects.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise in working with spreadsheets, databases, strong understanding of financial concepts and data.
- Experience in aggregating large volumes of operational/ financial/customer data for analysis.
- Experience with data analysis in large distribution businesses.
- Certification on database/analysis tools.
- Knowledge of Excel, Work, Access, Power Point, Internet research.
Career Level Dimensions
Typical Training/Experience
- Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline.
- Generally, 3-5 years of experience in a related field; certification is required in some areas OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field.
- Certification is required in some areas.
Problem Complexity
- Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in more complex research/data.
Autonomy
- Nature of work requires increasing independence; receives guidance only on unusual, complex problems or issues.
- Work review typically involves periodic review of output by a supervisor and/or direct "customers" of the process.
Leadership
- May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support personnel or professional personnel.
Environmental Job Requirements
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
- No travel required.
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
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None of the questions in this application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation, illegal preferences or discrimination based upon non-job-related information or protected characteristics.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline
- Generally 3–5 years of experience in a related field
- Alternatively, a master’s degree and generally 2–4 years of experience in a related field
- Certification in some areas
- Expertise working with spreadsheets and databases
- Strong understanding of financial concepts and data
- Experience aggregating large volumes of operational, financial, or customer data for analysis
- Experience with data analysis in large distribution businesses
- Certification on database or analysis tools
- Knowledge of Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and internet research
What We Do
Core & Main is a leading distributor of water, sewer, storm drain, and fire protection products in the United States, serving contractors and municipalities with solutions for new construction and aging infrastructure.
