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Job Summary
Responsible for creating and developing solutions for business problems using data mining and analytics. Leverages innovative analytical techniques to uncover patterns and trends in data. Utilizes data visualizations to implement and socialize actionable and implementable insights with business partners, including marketing, sales, and supply chain.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities
•Partners with internal and external stakeholders to develop and manage data logistics, including data transfers, data structures, and business rules to enable project execution.
•Oversees the utilization of data modeling/analysis techniques to mine systems and applications for knowledge and information that support the enhancement of business processes.
•Builds, deploys, and maintains data support tools, metadata inventories and definitions for database file/table creation.
•Deploys analytical solutions to business problems. Reviews quality assurance/quality control data and project output for accuracy.
•Presents findings to key internal and external stakeholders. Communicates key findings and recommendations.
•Creates compelling presentations that provide actionable insights and recommendations.
•Manages multiple projects concurrently and prioritizes and monitors project timelines and scopes.
Nature and Scope
Identifies key barriers/core problems and applies problem solving skills in order to deal creatively with complex situations. Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems. Makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty, sometimes with incomplete information, that produce effective end results.
Independently performs assignments with instruction limited to the expected results. Determines and develops an approach to solutions. Receives technical guidance only on unusual or complex problems or issues.
May oversee the completion of projects and assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, evaluating results, etc. Contributes to employees' professional development but does not have hiring or firing authority.
Work Environment
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
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.
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Education and Experience
Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 5-8 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 3-5 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in market intelligence, strategic analysis, or competitive research, preferably in a fast-paced or high-growth industry.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
Experience with statistical analysis tools (e.g., R, Python, or SAS) is a plus.
Strong command of forecasting methodologies and scenario planning techniques.
Experience identifying market opportunities and sizing new or adjacent markets.
Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights that inform strategic decisions.
Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills; able to communicate insights to executive audiences.
Experience working cross-functionally with strategy, finance, and commercial teams, among others.
Intellectually curious and a proactive, self-starter mindset.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, typically in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field
- Generally 5–8 years of experience in a related field with a bachelor’s degree, or 3–5 years with a master’s degree
- Certification in some areas
- 3+ years of experience in market intelligence, strategic analysis, or competitive research
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
- Experience with statistical analysis tools such as R, Python, or SAS
- Strong command of forecasting methodologies and scenario planning techniques
- Experience identifying market opportunities and sizing new or adjacent markets
- Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights for strategic decisions
- Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills for executive audiences
- Cross-functional experience with strategy, finance, and commercial teams
- Intellectual curiosity and proactive, self-starter mindset
White Cap Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about White Cap and has not been reviewed or approved by White Cap.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off offerings include vacation, paid holidays, sick time, a wellness day, and parental leave, with flexibility to take time when needed. Some roles follow Monday–Friday schedules without weekends, supporting work-life balance.
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Retirement Support — Retirement savings are supported by a 401(k) with employer matching contributions. This complements other financial programs like HSAs/FSAs to strengthen overall financial security.
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Flexible Benefits — The package spans medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and disability, HSAs/FSAs, and an EAP, alongside options like legal and identity protection. Tuition and adoption reimbursements add flexibility for different life stages.
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What We Do
White Cap and its affiliates serve as a one-stop shop, providing concrete accessories and chemicals, tools and equipment, building materials and fasteners, erosion and waterproofing products, and safety products to professional contractors by meeting their distinct and customized supply needs in non-residential, infrastructure, and residential end markets. White Cap operates approximately 500 branches across North America with more than 10,500 employees supporting approximately 200,000 customers. For more information about White Cap, visit about.whitecap.com
