Gross Margin Business Analyst at Abbott in Chicago, IL

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

As a Gross Margin Business Analyst, you will play a key role in advancing Abbott’s gross margin improvement initiatives by translating complex data into actionable insights. Working closely with cross‑functional partners, you will help identify opportunities that drive cost efficiency, portfolio optimization, and overall business performance.

What You’ll Work On

• Analyze critical business data to identify gross margin improvement opportunities across key divisions
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities related to product cost improvement, profit enablement, demand and market insights, and inventory performance
• Develop and recommend margin best practices and process improvements
• Perform root cause analysis and support cross‑functional efforts to address performance gaps
• Transform data into clear, compelling stories through effective visualization and analytics
• Support management with project prioritization and insights that align to departmental objectives
• Optimize, automate, or enhance manual and repetitive analytical processes
• Participate in special projects and provide guidance to less experienced analysts as needed

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a business analysis, analytics, or data-focused role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with large datasets and draw meaningful conclusions
• Effective communication skills with the ability to present insights to stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting gross margin, finance, supply chain, or operations-related initiatives
• Proficiency with data analysis, reporting, and visualization tools
• Experience identifying process improvement opportunities and driving change
• Ability to work cross‑functionally in a matrixed environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Analytics, or a related field

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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