Gross Margin Business Analyst

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. Youll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of . Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity As a Gross Margin Business Analyst, you will play a key role in advancing Abbotts gross margin improvement initiatives by translating complex data into actionable insights. Working closely with crossfunctional partners, you will help identify opportunities that drive cost efficiency, portfolio optimization, and overall business performance. What Youll Work On Analyze critical business data to identify gross margin improvement opportunities across key divisions Identify trends, risks, and opportunities related to product cost improvement, profit enablement, demand and market insights, and inventory performance Develop and recommend margin best practices and process improvements Perform root cause analysis and support crossfunctional efforts to address performance gaps Transform data into clear, compelling stories through effective visualization and analytics Support management with project prioritization and insights that align to departmental objectives Optimize, automate, or enhance manual and repetitive analytical processes Participate in special projects and provide guidance to less experienced analysts as needed Required Qualifications Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Minimum of 1 year of experience in a business analysis, analytics, or data-focused role Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work with large datasets and draw meaningful conclusions Effective communication skills with the ability to present insights to stakeholders Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting gross margin, finance, supply chain, or operations-related initiatives Proficiency with data analysis, reporting, and visualization tools Experience identifying process improvement opportunities and driving change Ability to work crossfunctionally in a matrixed environment Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Analytics, or a related field Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 $122,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Administrative Support DIVISION: GPS Global Purchasing Services LOCATION: United States > Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr. ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether its next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of lifes greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter