Business Data Analyst

You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

About the Role

As a Business Data Analyst at Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, Rochelle, IL, you will play a key role in supporting sales, product management, and operations by transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive pricing decisions, sales strategies, and business growth. This position requires strong analytical skills, data visualization expertise, and cross-functional collaboration, and offers the opportunity to contribute directly to pricing effectiveness, margin improvement, and revenue growth across electrical conduit, fittings, and related product categories.

You will collaborate with the Director of Commercial Operations, pricing and sales teams, product management, IT, and finance to ensure data accuracy, consistent reporting, and insight-driven decision-making. This is a fully onsite role located in Rochelle, IL.

This role is perfect for someone who is curious, detail-oriented, and energized by turning data into clear business recommendations in a fast-paced manufacturing or distribution environment.

What You’ll Do

• Collect, clean, and analyze sales, pricing, and margin data for electrical conduit, fittings, and related product categories.

• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports that measure business performance, pricing effectiveness, and customer trends.

• Support pricing and sales teams with analytical tools to identify revenue opportunities, assess product mix, and monitor competitive positioning.

• Partner with IT, finance, and sales leadership to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and accessibility across business systems.

• Conduct market and customer segmentation analyses to support strategic pricing and account management decisions.

• Create models that forecast demand, evaluate cost impacts, and assess profitability scenarios under varying market conditions.

• Present findings and recommendations through clear, data-driven storytelling to leadership and cross-functional teams.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• 2 years of experience in data analysis, preferably within manufacturing, distribution, or electrical/construction products.

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Business, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools preferred.

• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, JD Edwards, or similar) and SQL for data extraction.

• Excellent analytical thinking with high attention to detail and data integrity.

• Strong communication skills to translate technical analysis into business insights.

• Experience supporting pricing, sales, or financial analysis functions preferred.

What You’ll Get

Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, loyalty awards, and much more:

• Competitive Compensation

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Paid Vacation & Holidays

• Employee Loyalty Awards

Compensation & Benefits

Below is the expected base salary range for this position. This is a good-faith estimate, and offers will be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and interview performance.

Base Salary Range:
$70,000 - $85,000

Additional compensation may include:
✔ Yearly merit-increase
✔ Profit-sharing bonus opportunities

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

M/F/D/V

We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.