Wabash National Corp

Sr. Business Analyst

Wabash National Corp$88K — $105K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Analytics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field (MBA preferred).
  • Minimum 5 years in business analytics for sales, commercial operations, or related areas.
  • Strong analytical skills to interpret large datasets and derive actionable insights.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience in developing dashboards in Power BI.
  • Experience with CRM, ERP systems, and proficiency in SQL for data extraction.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to connect analytics with commercial performance and customer experience.
  • Ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights for executive-level decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze commercial performance trends to identify risks and opportunities.
  • Develop insights related to forecasting, pricing, and overall commercial performance.
  • Translate complex datasets into actionable business narratives for stakeholders.
  • Conduct root cause analysis to understand performance variances.
  • Build governed Power BI dashboards to enable self-service analytics.
  • Collaborate with the Enterprise Data team to improve data governance and automation.
  • Lead the adoption of self-service analytics within the Commercial organization.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a strategic analytics role within a cross-functional team.
  • Focus on professional development through cutting-edge analytics tools.
  • Engagement in projects aimed at enhancing commercial performance and efficiencies.
  • Collaborative work culture emphasizing diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
  • Potential impact on company growth and customer experience outcomes.
Full Job Description
About the Role:

The Senior Business Analyst for Commercial Operations will serve as a strategic analytics partner to the commercial organization, translating complex data into actionable insights that improve sales effectiveness, forecasting accuracy, customer profitability, pricing discipline, and overall commercial performance. This role partners closely with Sales, Commercial Operations, and many other cross-functional business leaders to identify trends, evaluate opportunities, solve ambiguous business problems, and support data-driven decision making.

This role will lead Commercial self-service analytics using Microsoft Power BI, working closely with Sales, Commercial Operations, Finance, and the Enterprise Data team. The analyst will define business requirements and KPI logic, develop dashboards and decision-support analyses using governed data products and shared semantic models, and help Commercial users confidently use data in day-to-day decision-making

Success in this role requires strong analytical capability, business acumen, executive-ready communication, and the ability to connect data, process, and technology to measurable commercial outcomes.

This role will be a strategic commercial decision-support partner focused on growth, profitability, customer experience, and organizational efficiency. Success in this role will be measured by improvements in commercial visibility, forecast accuracy, decision quality, process efficiency, and business performance outcomes.

YourResponsibilities:

Commercial Analytics & Business Insights
  • Analyze commercial performance trends to identify risks, opportunities, gaps, and improvement actions.
  • Develop insights related to sales pipeline, forecasting, customer profitability, pricing, product mix, market trends, and commercial performance.
  • Translate complex datasets into clear business narratives, recommendations, and decision-support materials for commercial leaders.
  • Conduct root cause analysis to understand performance variances and recommend corrective actions.
  • Build governed Power BI dashboards and reports using certified enterprise data products and shared semantic models to enable self-service analytics.
  • Collaborate with the Enterprise Data team to transition broadly adopted analyses and business logic into governed, scalable, reusable, and automated enterprise data products.
  • Lead self-service analytics adoption within the Commercial organization by developing reusable Power BI solutions, training users, monitoring adoption, collecting feedback, and continuously improving the usability and business value of analytics products.


Performance Management
  • Develop and own metric definitions, scorecards, dashboards, and trend reporting to monitor commercial performance.
  • Identify opportunities to improve reporting consistency, metric definitions, data quality, and performance visibility.
  • Partner with Sales and Operations stakeholders to improve forecast visibility, demand accuracy, and alignment to business needs.


Business Intelligence & Technology Enablement
  • Leverage tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Salesforce CRM, SQL, and ERP platforms to develop meaningful reporting and analytics.
  • Partner with IT and business users to improve data access, dashboard usability, system functionality, and reporting automation.
  • Serve as the bridge between Commercial stakeholders and the Enterprise Data team: partner with the business to define priorities, requirements, and KPI logic, and collaborate with the Data team to deliver governed data, scalable dashboards, and automated reporting solutions.
  • Drive self-service analytics across the Commercial organization by improving the adoption and effective use of data, dashboards, and analytics tools.
  • Help identify and prioritize technology and automation opportunities that improve commercial productivity, user adoption, and decision support capabilities.
  • Apply advanced analytics techniques where appropriate to improve forecasting, segmentation, profitability analysis, and commercial decision support.


Stakeholder Partnership & Communication
  • Build strong working relationships with the Commercial team and other cross-functional partners.
  • Communicate findings, risks, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Prepare concise, leadership-ready materials that summarize insights, options, and recommended actions.
  • Support additional commercial operations priorities and projects as assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned


Let's Talk About Your Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Analytics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field. (MBA preferred)
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in business analytics supporting sales organizations, commercial operations, pricing, forecasting, customer profitability, demand planning, or revenue management functions.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large datasets, identify trends, and convert insights into actionable business recommendations.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, Power Query, and data modeling. Experience developing interactive dashboards and reporting solutions in Power BI.
  • Experience working with CRM, ERP, or other enterprise data systems.
  • Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and analysis strongly preferred
  • Experience identifying process improvement opportunities and implementing solutions that improve efficiency, data quality, decision-making, or business performance.
  • Experience developing KPIs, scorecards, forecasting models, or performance management frameworks that support business accountability and decision-making.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to connect analytics to commercial performance, profitability, customer experience, and operational execution.
  • Ability to synthesize complex data into clear business insights, recommendations, and executive-level narratives that drive action.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work through ambiguity, and deliver high-quality analysis with attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence commercial decisions through insightful analysis, business acumen, and effective stakeholder partnership.
  • Highly detail-oriented with a strong commitment to data accuracy, governance, analytical rigor, and continuous improvement.


Leadership Attributes:

At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:
  • Embrace Diversity and Inclusion -- Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness
  • Seek to Listen -- Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions
  • Always Learn -- Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo
  • Be Authentic -- Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do
  • Win Together -- Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash

Join us in turning ideas into world-changing realities. Curate and build your high-impact professional career at Wabash!

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About Wabash National Corp

Wabash National Corporation is an American company that specializes in the design and production of semi-trailers, truck bodies, and liquid transportation systems. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Lafayette, Indiana. Wabash National Corporation operates in three segments: Commercial Trailer Products, Diversified Products, and Retail. The Commercial Trailer Products segment involves the design, manufacture, and sale of new trailers to the retail market. The Diversified Products segment involves the design, manufacture, and sale of truck bodies, truck-mounted tanks, and intermodal equipment. The Retail segment involves the sale of new and used trailers, as well as the sale of aftermarket parts and services. The company's products are used in a variety of industries, including transportation, construction, and agriculture.
Learn more about Wabash National Corp
Size
6,200 employees
Market Cap
$1.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$97.4 million
Founded
1985
5 Year Trend
-0.5%
Revenue
$1.4 billion
NASDAQ

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