Operations Analysts- Inventory Control

SUMMARY

Provide support for business operations functions and processes, as well as provide project management support for specific targeted initiatives. Support all analytic efforts of the Company’s internal business including, report/ dashboard development and analysis, working with several departments and managing projects. The position also supports business process improvement efforts including projects to enhance automation, quality and efficiency.

Essential duties and accountabilities

• Provide analysis and reports for monthly operations reviews and quarterly division reviews
• Generate portfolio management reports and analysis
• Generate ad hoc operational reports for financial budget management, asset management and resource monitoring as well as on different areas of production (e.g. subcontractor performance, direct labor, operations productivity) and present in an Excel format
• Provide analysis and implementation support for measuring and monitoring business operations processes
• Support annual planning management
• Project manage specific short-term projects needing accelerated execution
• Track business performance via KPIs
• Work with personnel in Operations, Finance, & IT to collect data that is used to calculate metrics
• Implement data collection systems where they don’t currently exist
• Understand and manipulate raw data
• Explain why trends exist
• Populate a weekly KPI scorecard in Excel
• Develop and help implement ideas that will improve production
• Other duties as assigned.

Operation Analyst Level 2

• Manage and implement improvement process in operations.
• Analyze data models using SPC.
• ERP systems, application.

Qualifications/ Competencies

Managing Work: Managing work to achieve results on time. Focusing majority of energy and resources on projects and tasks that add value. Managing a variety of responsibilities at the same time. Anticipating problems and taking appropriate action to prevent them or minimize their impact. Taking responsibility for decisions, actions, and results

Communicating: Communicating effectively with people at all levels in the organization. Communicating clearly and candidly; avoiding vagueness, ambiguity, and mixed messages. Proposing ideas clearly and persuasively in oral communication. Gathering and giving relevant information to others in a timely manner. Confronting people problems; resolving conflicts.

Learning & Adapting: Keeping current on knowledge specific to field of work. Finding a way to get the job done even when normal channels, materials and methods don’t work. Taking the initiative as challenges, responsibilities, assignments and opportunities arise; being action oriented, willing to take risks.

Maximizing Resources: Working collaboratively with people in our group and in other parts of the organization. Supporting others when needed. Involving others in identifying problems, opportunities, and developing solutions. Seeking expertise, advice, and perspectives from a variety of sources both within and outside of the organization. Working effectively with people who have diverse ideas, perspectives, and values. Making good use of internal resources including systems, equipment, supplies, and analytical tools, etc

Quality & Customer Focus: Continuously looking for ways to simplify and improve work processes to achieve better results. Considering internal and external customer needs when setting priorities. Determining the real needs of internal and external customers by asking the right questions, listening, and confirming before acting. Seeking input from internal and external customers to continuously improve performance.

Managing Others: Communicating performance goals and standards so that associates understand expectations and how they are linked to the organization’s vision, values, and goals. Providing regular, specific feedback that associates can use to continuously improve performance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and working knowledge of MS Access.
• Ability to understand sophisticated mathematical models and concepts.
• Ability to work under pressure, meets deadlines, and maintains focus.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• BS/BA degree in scientific, business or technology related field; or AA degree with equivalent related experience in position.
• Active working experience (3 + years) as a Business Analyst, Financial Analyst, or Consulting desired Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficient self-management and organizational skills.
• Must communicate with both business and technically oriented resources to meet expectations.
• Able to work flexible hours, overtime and weekends, as needed.

Physical Demands

Sitting for long periods. Dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper; occasional lifting

of items weighing up to (25) twenty-five pounds such as files, stacks of paper, reference and other materials.

Moving from place to place within the office; minimum reaching for items above and below desk level.

Strength, dexterity, coordination and vision to use keyboard and video display terminal for prolonged periods. ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor, outdoor, office and shop environment; subject to driving from site to site to conduct work; subject to noise from equipment operation

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Standing and walking for extended periods of time, climbing, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate computer terminal. Able to lift 15 or more pounds.