Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services company dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We are bringing together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine. The ideal Analytics Manager will lead our growing team of data analytics experts, focused on measurement and insight delivery against strategic business initiatives and broad support across several key functions such as Category Management, Sales and Marketing, and Operations. You will advise on and develop metrics, reports, KPIs, and dashboards aimed at understanding the end-to-end view of target business performance and opportunities. This role is a key enabler who actively works with complex stakeholder groups to support the day-to-day needs and long-term strategic and operational goals of these partners. You will also ensure data accuracy and consistent insight delivery by designing and creating optimal processes and procedures for our Analytics teams. RESPONSIBILITIES Identify, analyze and address diverse business issues, translate large data sets into digestible results, and develop focused, actionable solutions that support strategic priorities. Work closely with executives and leaders in the functional areas supported to provide key analytics, assist in setting performance targets, and enable effective decision making based on objective, data-driven observations. Design Tableau dashboards and visualizations that present compelling information and will result in actionable results for the business stakeholders Present findings and outcomes to senior leaders in a clear, concise manner Analyze trends and drivers, provide interpretations and analysis of actual performance versus plan/forecast and assess the impact on future results Ensure the integrity, usability, and standardization of data, and subsequent metrics, across multiple sources and business units Partner with the Finance, FP&A, and business unit analysts to validate numbers and calculations to ensure consistent reporting across the enterprise Develop and maintain internal network relationships across functional lines to validate concepts, support information gathering, and facilitate the socialization of ideas Ensure the technical quality of your team deliverables adheres to our expectations for excellence REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor's degree in related discipline; MBA/MS a plus 5+ years of data / analytics, reporting, or related experience 5+ years of experience supporting Procurement, Category Management, or Supply Chain / Operations Lean & six sigma training a plus Experience: Proven track record of delivering tangible results in a complex and differentiated business Work both as a leader and independently to structure analyses and develop insights Demonstrated use of data to inform and influence successful business decisions Strong record of recognized interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills and the ability to influence and lead cross-functional collaboration initiatives Successful candidates for this team are well-rounded top performers who thrive in a high-intensity growth environment Prefer experience in support of related category management teams / functions COMPETENCIES (SKILLS AND ABILITIES) Strong quantitative, analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills Exceptional Excel skills, experience working with Data Science and Analytics tools like Tableau or Alteryx Knowledge and experience with SQL and/or other scripting languages such as R, Python, etc. is a plus Must possess strong business anal