About Us:

BW Packaging is driving performance at the intersection of people, technology, and customer care. As part of the privately held Barry-Wehmiller family, we unite a global team of packaging experts with a clear purpose: People Who Care, Building Solutions that Perform. We take on our customers’ toughest challenges as our own — delivering both innovative and enduring solutions that set the standard for value and performance. Our strength comes from our people and the power of our brands — trusted names in packaging that are known worldwide for engineering excellence, application expertise, and lifetime commitment to customer success. Truly Human Leadership guides our belief that exceptional business results and profound respect for people together provide the foundation of enduring success. We are committed to forging lasting partnerships with our customers, earning their trust through integrity, expertise, and execution. With our full range of packaging solutions and long term partnership and service, we help customers achieve operational excellence today while building the future of packaging together.

 

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

 

Job Description:

The Analyst, Business Strategy, plays a critical role in accelerating BW Packaging’s aftermarket parts growth through data‑driven insight, cross‑functional partnership, and strategic execution. Sitting at the intersection of strategy and operations, this role identifies opportunities, shapes decisions, and turns insights into measurable business impact. It’s an ideal fit for early‑career talent who enjoys solving complex business problems, influencing outcomes, and building a strong foundation for long‑term growth.

Why This Role Is Exciting

• Work on high‑visibility priorities that directly influence growth, profitability, and customer experience.

• Partner with leaders across functions to solve meaningful business challenges.

• Use analytics to drive decisions and actions, not just report results.

• Build a strong platform for career advancement within BW Packaging.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Growth

• Identify growth opportunities across product lines, customer segments, and regions through structured analysis.

• Partner with cross‑functional teams to develop and execute proactive selling strategies.

• Build competitive intelligence on aftermarket resellers, including pricing models, customer targeting, and market positioning.

• Identify high‑impact campaigns to regain share and optimize volume.

Data Integrity

• Ensure accuracy of data used across the BW Packaging parts ecosystem to support correct performance metrics and incentive outcomes.

• Develop and implement SOPs for aftermarket processes to drive consistency and best practices across the business.

Inventory & Demand Optimization

• Analyze inventory performance—including slow‑moving and excess stock—and recommend strategies to optimize working capital.

• Partner with supply chain and procurement teams to align inventory levels with demand forecasts and installed base needs.

Required Qualifications

• 0–5 years of relevant experience, including internship experience in analytics, business, supply chain, or related fields.

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.

• Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).

• Passion for leveraging new approaches—including AI—to develop solutions.

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of Python or R for advanced analytics.

• Experience with ERP systems and data governance processes.

• Experience in aftermarket parts or manufacturing environments.

• Understanding of pricing strategy, margin analysis, and value optimization.

Work Environment & Travel

• Primarily in‑office role based in St. Louis, MO.

• Candidates must be local to St. Louis, MO.

• Travel requirements are up to 25%, depending on business needs.

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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.  If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.  We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.  Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. ​

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

 

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

 

Company:

BW Packaging