Full-Time
Manager – Business Insights and Data Strategy
Posted on 9/30/2025
WESCO International
5,001-10,000 employees
Global B2B distribution and logistics
No salary listed
Richmond, VA, USA + 2 more
More locations: Chicago, IL, USA | Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Bachelors Degree - Finance/Statistics/Information Systems/Mathematics required; Masters Degree preferred
- 7 years experience in a strategic role focused on conducting large-scale data analysis to identify insights and support conclusions
- 5+ years required of working with visualization tools (ex: Power BI and Tableau)
- Critical thinking skills with demonstrated ability to turn data into information and insights to help solve complex problems which require independent judgment with no prescribed procedures
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, supervisory and project management skills
- Proficient with statistical/probabilistic calculations and concepts
- Ability, willingness, and enthusiasm to train and manage a team to utilize insights and strategy
- Ability to communicate complex topics to influence executive thinking and improve execution and innovation
- 4+ years of experience working with data science/data modeling tools (ex: SAS, Altyrex, SPSS, DataRobot, etc.) preferred
- 4+ years of experience working with business-to-business (B2B) wholesale distribution selling environments, including lead generation and sales pipelines preferred
- Develop data strategies that will drive growth, profitability, and competitive success for the business.
- Partner with business leaders to drive execution by leveraging your team to identify KPIs, set measurable goals, and create management systems to deliver results.
- Develop and implement new analytical strategies for customer insights; lead data modeling and insights development.
- Manage customer data and analytical strategies to align with business intent; build business requirements and execute development strategy. Oversee multiple projects and programs concurrently.
- Drive commercial insights and forecasting activities including primary category research, secondary analytics, short and long-term forecasts, and performance tracking.
- Create and actively promote an environment of Associate development across the
- Customer Data Management strategy team, while also driving team engagement.
- Influence strategic direction by providing analytical evaluation and strategic thoughtfulness to key problems.
- Guide the Customer Data strategy team to successfully consult on complex analytical problems and work tracks to ensure successful implementation of initiatives.
- Present insights and recommendations to senior executives to achieve business objectives.
- Masters Degree preferred
Wesco International distributes electrical, industrial, and communications products to business customers and provides logistics and supply chain services. It operates through three business units: Electrical & Electronic Solutions, Communications & Security Solutions, and Utility & Broadband Solutions. With about 800 branches and offices in around 50 countries, Wesco combines thousands of manufacturer parts with warehousing and distribution to support procurement and logistics for customers like contractors, data centers, security firms, and government agencies. Its goal is to be a reliable, end-to-end partner for multinational and local customers by delivering broad product access and integrated supply chain solutions.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Founded
1922
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Data-center demand lifted Q1 2026 sales to a record $6.1 billion.
- The Newark Engineering acquisition adds cooling and lifecycle services exposure.
- A $1.5 billion refinancing should save over $20 million annually.
What critics are saying
- Data-center concentration exposes Wesco to hyperscaler capex slowdowns and project delays.
- UBS already shows margin pressure, with EBITDA down despite revenue growth.
- Acquisition integration and CFO transition can distract management during rapid growth.
What makes WESCO International unique
- Wesco combines distribution, logistics, and supply-chain services across three end markets.
- Its nearly 800 locations across 50 countries support global, localized fulfillment.
- Data-center projects now drive a growing share of sales and backlog.
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WESCO currently trades at $274.20, delivering 215% returns since April 2021 and outperforming the S&P 500's 57.8% gain over that period. Despite this strong performance, analysts identify three concerning factors. The company's organic revenue growth averaged just 4% annually over two years, suggesting weakening demand in its core business. Its earnings per share declined 5.9% annually over the past two years whilst revenue grew 2.5%, indicating diminishing profitability. Additionally, WESCO's free cash flow margin averaged only 1.5% over five years, below expectations for industrial businesses and limiting reinvestment opportunities. The stock trades at 16.5× forward P/E, a reasonable valuation, but analysts suggest better opportunities exist elsewhere in the current market.
WESCO reported fourth-quarter revenues of $6.07 billion, up 10.3% year on year, meeting analysts' expectations. However, the company missed estimates for adjusted operating income and earnings per share. The maintenance and repair distributor achieved record annual sales of $23.5 billion, up 8%, with double-digit growth in the second half. Backlog increased 19% to a record level, driven by secular growth trends in AI data centres, power generation and supply chain reshoring. Amongst nine tracked maintenance and repair distributors, the sector showed mixed fourth-quarter results, with revenues beating consensus estimates by 2.1% on average. However, share prices have declined 3.7% on average since earnings. WESCO's stock has fallen 11.6% since reporting, currently trading at $266.72.
Wesco International completes $1.5 billion senior notes offering
Wesco International has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on 31 March 2026 to shareholders of record as of 13 March 2026. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a Fortune 500 company with approximately $24 billion in annual sales in 2025. The company provides business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions across electrical and electronic solutions, communications and security solutions, and utility and broadband solutions. Wesco employs approximately 21,000 people and operates more than 700 sites in around 50 countries.
Wesco's junk bond offering draws $6B demand on AI data center surge, signaling investor rush into infrastructure plays. Stock targets hit $340 amid $14.5B capex boom.