Business Development Analyst

The Business Development Analyst will play a pivotal role in shaping our supply chain and commercial strategies by analyzing data and delivering insights that balance customer needs with internal network efficiency. This role is focused on turning data into strategic business recommendations that enhance customer service, strengthen retail and brand relationships, and maximize profitability. Working cross-functionally with Commercial, Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations teams, the analyst will evaluate network performance, uncover opportunities for growth, and drive decisions that create measurable bottom-line impact.

The analyst will be responsible for interpreting complex data models related to production capacity, network flow, inventory positioning, and operational performance. Their work will directly influence strategic initiatives such as facility utilization, logistics optimization, production planning, and customer service improvement.

This is a salary exempt position.

Deliver business analytics & insights. Translate complex datasets into clear, commercially relevant insights that guide decision-making across sales, customer service, supply chain, and operations. Highlight trade-offs between cost, service, and growth opportunities to optimize business outcomes. Develop fact-based insights and recommendations from large data sets in a concise and compelling manner.

Lead network strategy and performance analytics. Evaluate the utilization, cost, and service effectiveness of the manufacturing and distribution network. Model alternative scenarios, forecast impacts, and recommend strategies that enhance resilience, reduce costs, and unlock growth opportunities. The role is integral to building a resilient, cost-effective operational footprint that aligns with business growth and customer expectations.

Conduct operational analysis and identify trends, inefficiencies, and bottlenecks. The analyst will perform root cause investigations, quantify opportunities, and provide recommendations that reduce costs, enhance service levels, and support business agility.

Collaborate with senior leadership and peers. Partner with senior leadership and peers across Sales, Marketing, Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations to ensure visibility into business performance aligns with cross-functional needs. Responsibilities will include routine reporting maintenance, ad hoc requests based on business needs, and proactive initiatives driven by opportunities identified. The role will contribute to major initiatives such as network redesigns, capacity expansions, and cost-reduction programs, providing the analytical foundation and business case development required for informed decision-making.

Maintains and fosters strong communication and relationships across the organization. Maintain and cultivate strong relationships across the organization. Serve as an active clearinghouse for ideas, concerns, and activities on behalf of the full commercial team. Act as a champion for the business, providing leadership and advocacy.

Participates as a member of the team. Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attend appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues, e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways to achieve synergy within the larger organization.

Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the…