Analyst IT PA (Information Technology Planning and Analysis)

The IT Planning Analyst will support the team in managing, documenting, and delivering all aspects of IT portfolio planning and analysis, with a focus on achieving FTE capitalization targets and managing vendor spending. They will support collaboration between ITPMO, Finance, and Strategic Sourcing in achieving portfolio goals.

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Responsibilities

• Support the IT organization time tracking process by managing weekly reporting, conducting weekly analyses, monthly analyses to support invoice processing, and ad hoc analyses as needed.
• Contribute to the IT Vendor Management framework through ongoing tracker updates and ad hoc analysis.
• Maintain and update the ITPMO Teams site and Routine and Rituals annual calendar as needed.
• Assist in managing and documenting IT portfolio planning and analysis efforts.
• Assist with the ITPMO onboarding and offboarding process.
• Assist with weekly IT intake governance call recaps.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports.

Indirect Reports
Does not have direct reports but may delegate work to others and provide guidance, direction, and mentoring to indirect reports.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level: Bachelor’s degree

Field of Study/Area of Experience: Business Administration or Project Management

Experience Requirements: 2–4 years of experience in a related field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Decision-making skills and sound judgment
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports
• Ability to ensure high levels of service and quality are maintained
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Advanced Excel skills – vlookup, pivot tables, referencing, sorting, and filtering

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary Requirements: Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically, requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may require the ability to lift up to 10lbs.

Additional Information Regarding Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job positions, or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law.