About the role
Job Description UAP’s Strategy & Growth team is a collaborative, high-performing and inclusive group responsible for maximizing value through optimization, growth, and transformation, empowering the organization to think innovatively and differently through trusted strategic advisory and partnership.
We’re seeking a highly strategic and data-savvy individual to join our team as Analyst, Strategic Analytics. In this role, you’ll serve as a critical strategic partner to executive leadership, using analytics to drive business strategy, unlock growth opportunities, and inform decisions across the organization.
Role’s Responsibilities
- Analyze complex data sets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, delivering clear, data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership, effectively guiding strategy, growth, and business improvement.
- Support strategy workshops and brainstorming sessions with the executive and senior leadership teams.
- Develop dashboards that provide actionable insights across the organization.
- Support the planning, analysis and management of UAP’s portfolio of top strategic initiatives.
- Lead automation efforts for data entry to support tracking of top strategic Initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, data science, economics, statistics, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in data analysis, strategy consulting or similar roles.
- Advanced Excel and Power BI skills are essential for this role.
- Expertise in advanced analytics techniques (regression, clustering, etc.) and tools (Power BI, Alteryx, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data and deliver clear, actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills — able to distill complex analysis into clear insights.
About The Division Our head office is full of opportunities for professionals from a variety of sectors: information technology, human resources, accounting, sales and marketing, and distribution. If you would like to support our operational teams, take part in mapping the company’s course, or have an impact on the company’s future, a job at our head office or one of our regional offices is perfect for you!
About UAP Inc.
UAP is the Canadian leader in the distribution and merchandising of parts and accessories for cars, trucks and heavy vehicles. We employ more than 5,000 individuals who work hard every day to build a recognized and reputable company.
UAP is a member of the Genuine Parts Company (GPC) family, an international service organization engaged in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. The Company serves numerous customers in various sectors and has approximately 55,000 employees.
Two divisions, one priority—excellence With outlets across Canada, UAP is organized into two main divisions: • The Auto Parts Division, which is mainly involved in the sale, distribution and marketing of replacement parts and supplies for cars and light trucks • The Heavy Vehicle Parts Division, which caters mainly to the needs of the trucking and construction sectors, as well as the mining and forest industries
About the role
Job Description UAP’s Strategy & Growth team is a collaborative, high-performing and inclusive group responsible for maximizing value through optimization, growth, and transformation, empowering the organization to think innovatively and differently through trusted strategic advisory and partnership.
We’re seeking a highly strategic and data-savvy individual to join our team as Analyst, Strategic Analytics. In this role, you’ll serve as a critical strategic partner to executive leadership, using analytics to drive business strategy, unlock growth opportunities, and inform decisions across the organization.
Role’s Responsibilities
- Analyze complex data sets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, delivering clear, data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership, effectively guiding strategy, growth, and business improvement.
- Support strategy workshops and brainstorming sessions with the executive and senior leadership teams.
- Develop dashboards that provide actionable insights across the organization.
- Support the planning, analysis and management of UAP’s portfolio of top strategic initiatives.
- Lead automation efforts for data entry to support tracking of top strategic Initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, data science, economics, statistics, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in data analysis, strategy consulting or similar roles.
- Advanced Excel and Power BI skills are essential for this role.
- Expertise in advanced analytics techniques (regression, clustering, etc.) and tools (Power BI, Alteryx, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data and deliver clear, actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills — able to distill complex analysis into clear insights.
About The Division Our head office is full of opportunities for professionals from a variety of sectors: information technology, human resources, accounting, sales and marketing, and distribution. If you would like to support our operational teams, take part in mapping the company’s course, or have an impact on the company’s future, a job at our head office or one of our regional offices is perfect for you!
About UAP Inc.
UAP is the Canadian leader in the distribution and merchandising of parts and accessories for cars, trucks and heavy vehicles. We employ more than 5,000 individuals who work hard every day to build a recognized and reputable company.
UAP is a member of the Genuine Parts Company (GPC) family, an international service organization engaged in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. The Company serves numerous customers in various sectors and has approximately 55,000 employees.
Two divisions, one priority—excellence With outlets across Canada, UAP is organized into two main divisions: • The Auto Parts Division, which is mainly involved in the sale, distribution and marketing of replacement parts and supplies for cars and light trucks • The Heavy Vehicle Parts Division, which caters mainly to the needs of the trucking and construction sectors, as well as the mining and forest industries