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About the Opportunity
Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a dynamic, forward-thinking organization? arenaflex is seeking a talented Senior Business Analyst specializing in Forecasting to join our Global Support and Operations Excellence team. This is a fully remote position based in Chicago, where you'll play a pivotal role in driving operational efficiency and shaping the future of our business intelligence capabilities.
At arenaflex, we believe that data is the backbone of every successful business decision. As a Senior Business Analyst, you will bridge the gap between complex datasets and actionable business insights, working cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Marketing, AI, and Workforce Management teams. Your expertise will directly impact our growth trajectory and help us scale sustainably in an ever-evolving industry landscape.
This is more than just an analytical role—it's an opportunity to be a strategic visionary who transforms how our organization plans, predicts, and performs. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love solving complex problems, and want to make a measurable impact, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
As a Senior Business Analyst at arenaflex, you will be at the forefront of our demand planning and forecasting initiatives. Your responsibilities will span multiple business lines, requiring you to blend analytical rigor with strategic thinking. Here's what you can expect:
- Lead the Demand Planning Process: Take ownership of the demand forecasting process for designated business lines, ensuring accuracy, scalability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster seamless partnerships with stakeholders across Operations, Finance, AI, and Workforce Management to capture requirements and deliver solutions that meet diverse needs.
- Identify Business Opportunities: Proactively discover areas for business improvement, system optimization, and automation. Implement data-driven process enhancements to streamline existing workflows.
- Scale Forecasting Capabilities: Streamline and scale our current planning processes to address the unique requirements of each business line, ensuring alignment with growth and scalability objectives.
- Translate Data into Insights: Bridge the gap between data and business requirements, asking the right questions and mining answers that drive strategic decisions.
- Measure Impact: Define and track key metrics to evaluate the success of your initiatives. Demonstrate measurable improvements in operational efficiency and cost savings.
- Build and Maintain Dashboards: Develop and maintain reporting tools using Sigma, Tableau, and Snowflake to provide real-time visibility into forecasting performance.
What We're Looking For
Essential Qualifications
- Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Professional Experience: 3+ years of proven expertise in high-performance environments spanning technology, operations, strategy, consulting, banking, or related industries.
- Technical Proficiency:
- Advanced SQL skills—ability to write, optimize, and troubleshoot complex queries
- Expert-level Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data modeling
- Experience with reporting and visualization tools such as Sigma and Tableau
- Strong understanding of the data ecosystem, including Snowflake and cloud-based data warehouses
- Analytical Abilities: Demonstrated capability to analyze large datasets, identify patterns, and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex findings to individual contributors and senior leadership alike.
- Project Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously while ruthlessly prioritizing initiatives that drive the greatest impact.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or workforce forecasting within a tech, logistics, or e-commerce environment
- Familiarity with machine learning concepts and their application in business forecasting
- Experience with Python or R for statistical modeling
- Knowledge of agile methodologies and product management principles
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization
Skills & Competencies for Success
To excel in this role, you'll need a unique blend of technical expertise and soft skills. At arenaflex, we value candidates who bring:
- Strategic Thinking: The ability to see the big picture while paying attention to critical details that influence outcomes.
- Business Acumen: A deep understanding of how operational decisions impact financial performance and customer experience.
- Data Fluency: Comfort working with large datasets and translating quantitative insights into qualitative business recommendations.
- Stakeholder Management: Skills in managing relationships across departments, influencing decision-makers, and driving alignment.
- Adaptability: The flexibility to pivot quickly in response to changing business priorities and emerging trends.
- Ownership Mindset: A proactive approach to problem-solving with unwavering accountability for deliverables and outcomes.
Why You'll Love Working at arenaflex
At arenaflex, we don't just build products—we build the future. Here's what makes our culture extraordinary:
Innovation at Our Core
We are pioneers. Leadership isn't confined to our executive team—it's something everyone at arenaflex embraces and embodies. We believe the best way to predict the future is to create it. Making plans that will lead our organization and our industry is what we do—on every project, every single day.
Learning Mindset
We won't hesitate to dive in and uncover the truth, whether it's convenient or uncomfortable. Everyone here is constantly learning at work, regardless of whether they've been in a role for one year or one moment. We support continuous growth through mentorship, training programs, and access to cutting-edge tools and technologies.
Client-Centered Mission
Our mission is to grow and empower local economies. We're committed to our clients, partners, and team members, and we believe in connecting people with opportunity. When you work at arenaflex, you're not just building a career—you're contributing to something bigger than yourself.
Collaborative Culture
The magic of arenaflex is our people. Together, we make our ambitious goals achievable and drive each other to greater heights. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are valued, collaboration is celebrated, and every voice matters.
Compensation & Benefits
We believe in rewarding our team members for the incredible value they bring to arenaflex. Here's what we offer:
- Competitive Compensation: Base salary of $26 per hour, with opportunities for performance-based bonuses and equity awards.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Full coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with company matching to help you build your financial future.
- Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy including vacation days, personal days, and paid holidays.
- Parental Leave: Paid parental leave for new parents to bond with their growing families.
- Wellness Programs: Access to wellness resources, mental health support, and fitness reimbursement.
- Professional Development: Continuous learning opportunities through workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Remote Work Flexibility: Work from anywhere within the Chicago area with the tools and support you need to succeed.
- Employee Discounts: Exclusive discounts on arenaflex products and services.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
At arenaflex, we are committed to building and empowering an inclusive community within our organization, industry, and cities. That's why we hire and grow diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has a seat at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to succeed.
Equal Opportunity Employer: In alignment with our beliefs and goals, no employee or candidate will face discrimination or harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Far beyond discrimination and harassment based on "protected classes," we also strive to prevent other subtle forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from gaining a traction in our office. Whether conspicuous or hidden, barriers to progress have no place at arenaflex.
We strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, Native American or Indigenous, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently abled, caregivers, and veterans. Thank you for your interest in joining the arenaflex team.
Join Our Team
If you're ready to make an impact, grow your career, and be part of something extraordinary, we invite you to apply for this opportunity. At arenaflex, your contributions will shape the future of our business and transform the way we serve our customers.
This is your chance to join a team of passionate, driven individuals who are redefining what's possible. Apply today and take the first step toward an exciting new chapter with arenaflex!