Job DescriptionThe Quality Assurance Business Operations Team at Whole Foods Market is seeking an experienced Principal Business Analyst to serve as an internal consultant, driving innovation and continuous improvement in our critical food safety and quality programs. As the team’s technical expert, the Principal Analyst will drive the planning, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of software systems that facilitate food safety and quality programs at Whole Foods Market. The principal analyst will also seek to streamline and automate tasks that support critical food safety and quality programs. This role will engage with cross-functional audiences ranging from Compliance Analysts to Executive Leadership. This role will also support the transition of data analytics and reporting to AWS tool sets.

This role is based in Austin, TX, with an expectation of being in the Store Support office five days a week.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to provide strategic insights and recommendations for enhancing supplier compliance processes

• Analyze and validate current systems, proposing and overseeing improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency

• Provide project leadership, engaging with process owners to develop and execute change strategies

• Stay up to date on industry trends and technologies, evaluating and recommending new tools to drive functional improvements

• Work closely with internal and external teams to ensure smooth integration of compliance processes into the supplier and item lifecycle

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree and 6-8 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination

• Hands-on experience developing and optimizing complex processes across multiple tools and teams

• Technical proficiency with AWS data tools, APIs, databases, and web technologies

• Advanced understanding of process improvement methodologies and troubleshooting

• Exceptional customer service, communication, and leadership skills

• Self-directed, innovative thinker with strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure

This is an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in business analysis and process improvement to drive critical food safety and quality initiatives at Whole Foods Market. If you are passionate about making a difference and joining a collaborative, innovative team, we encourage you to apply.

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

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