Sr. Strategic Operations Analyst

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We deliver insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people.

McKesson Corporation is a global leader in healthcare supply chain management solutions, retail pharmacy, community oncology and specialty care, and healthcare information solutions. We partner with pharmaceutical manufacturers, providers, pharmacies, governments, and other organizations to help provide the right medicines, medical products, and healthcare services to the right patients at the right time, safely and cost-effectively. Our employees work every day to innovate and deliver opportunities that make our customers and partners more successful—all for the better health of patients.

About the role

This role develops and maintains strategic initiatives to support department and business objectives. The position manages customer and manufacturer programs across all segments, leveraging SQL-driven analysis of large data sets to identify trends and opportunities impacting inventory positions. The role serves as a primary interface with McKesson internal teams, including Product Management, Generic Operations, and Distribution Experience, to ensure proprietary programs meet customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of additional strategic programs to meet key business goals or customer requirements via data analytics.
• Partner with strategic business owners to identify goals and objectives.
• Co-present the purpose and goals of each initiative to key business partners to build trust.
• Manage the existing customer and manufacturer programs to continue meeting business goals.
• Develop and distribute reporting for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Own intake, analysis, and response for ad hoc requests received via the shared mailbox, ensuring accurate and timely delivery within established SLAs.
• Develop strong relationships with internal McKesson teams and develop solutions to quickly respond to and resolve customer issues.
• Continuously evaluate and improve inventory management processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Implement best practices and innovative solutions to streamline operations.
• Balance strategic program development with hands-on execution, including analysis, reporting, and operational follow-through.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in business, finance, marketing, supply chain, or related field, or equivalent experience. Master’s degree is a plus.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in areas such as operations, product management, purchasing, marketing/sales, and/or finance.
• Proficient in SQL, with ability to independently write, modify, and maintain code.
• Strong project management skills.

Skills

• Ability to interpret complex data to evaluate and recommend business opportunities.
• Demonstrated process improvement mindset.
• Strong relationship-building and strategic partnering skills.
• High attention to detail with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills.
• Develop, maintain, and refine SQL queries and reporting logic to support ongoing program needs and emerging business questions.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Power BI is a plus.

Schedule

This role is a hybrid position. The selected candidate is expected to work on-site at our Las Colinas Office, a minimum of two (2) days per week, with the remaining days worked remotely. Specific in-office days may be designated based on team needs and business priorities. Our preferred candidate must live within a 50-mile radius of our Irving Office. Ability to travel 5% of the time to attend and assist with large meetings and/or events.

Pay

Our Base Pay Range for this position is $99,200 - $165,400. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience, skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

Benefits

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