Business Insights Specialist at Bunzl Distribution

Bunzl North America is looking for a Business Insights Specialist to support the sustainability team in St. Louis, MO.

This role will support the delivery of our sustainability value proposition by building product data models, analyzing data and creating tailored reports for customers with actionable insights and product transition plans.

This is not a remote position. Relocation is not being offered. 

Sustainability at Bunzl

Bunzl is a leader in the transition to a more sustainable and equitable future. Sustainability is a key strategic priority at Bunzl, and we have directed our efforts into four areas where we believe we can have the greatest impact: providing alternative product and packaging solutions; acting on climate change; ensuring responsible supply chains; and investing in our people.

Bunzl are uniquely placed to support customers with their sustainability programs, helping them to achieve their targets and meet the requirements of legislation. Our sustainability solutions and expert teams are a value-added service for our customers that is distinctly tailored to the distribution industry, setting us well ahead of the competition and delivering unmatched expertise and impact.

Responsibilities

We need you to help deliver our value proposition effectively to our customers and there are three key responsibilities for this role:

Customer engagement

• Engage with customers to understand their perspectives, inform product decisions and convert sales to products that meet their needs.
• Create a new process to respond to customer sustainability inquiries in a timely manner.
• Develop, maintain or adapt existing tools to assess the sustainability impact of product portfolios and align products with legislation.
• Create powerful customer reports, dashboards and presentations to show the value of embedding sustainability practices and products into customers’ businesses.

Data Analysis and Planning

• Support customer product data reporting requests.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to uncover insights that inform product improvements, customer engagement strategies, and business growth opportunities.
• Create clear, actionable transition plans to support product evolution, sunsetting, and migration, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum value for customers.
• Track and report on progress toward sustainability goals and key performance indicators.

Internal Engagement

• Advise Bunzl businesses on sustainability standards and regulations throughout the product development and selection process.
• Effectively collaborate with colleagues in ESG reporting, category management, marketing, and sales teams to deliver the objectives above.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED
• Bachelor's degree in business, business analytics or related disciplines 
• 5+ years of experience in a corporate business setting 
• Advanced Excel and data analytics skills 
• Strong, proven analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights
• A self-starter with the ability to prioritize stakeholder inquiries and projects to meet tight deadlines
• Knowledge of standard industry practices in sustainable packaging and/or sustainable products is a plus
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Curiosity and exceptional problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous situations
• Ability to successfully manage multiple assignments and has great attention to detail
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels

Preferred Requirements

• MBA 
• A keen interest in sustainability or sustainability / ESG experience
• PowerBI experience.
• Experience in category management or working with category managers strongly preferred.
• Experience in packaging, product development and/or lifecycle assessments 
• Knowledge of standard industry practices in sustainable packaging and/or sustainable products.

So, what are you waiting for? A new career awaits you with endless opportunities.

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to sales in excess of $10 billion.  Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.  Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.

Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.