Operations Business Analyst - (6943)

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Job Title

Operations Business Analyst

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Location

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Category

Operations

Job Type

Permanent

Job Description

Company Summary:
BridgeNet Solutions, a division of PSA BDP, has provided sourcing, analytics, and technology solutions to help customers achieve their strategic objectives since 2001. BridgeNet Solution’s customer base spans the Fortune 500 and Global 2000, and with annual logistics spend under management of over $5.4 billion, BridgeNet Solutions is well positioned to support its customer’s complex global supply chains.

Job Summary:
BridgeNet Solutions is acting as the 4PL provider for a global client. The Control Towers are regional hubs that direct operational activities and provide visibility to the client. This role is a broad-ranging Business Analyst that conducts overall analysis and evaluation for one of our global client supply chains, identifies and drives CI Initiatives within their assigned region. This position will develop and standardize data reporting processes and workflows within and across regions. Position will also provide reporting support for logistics incident responses and special projects.

Essential Functions:

1. Responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting logistics and supply chain data to generate reports and key performance indicators (KPIs).
2. Conducts monthly reviews with assigned regional control tower teams to understand performance trends and captures improvement plans as required.
3. Supplies report outs of performance trends to internal and external stakeholders.
4. Documents technical requirements as needed to allow for IT development teams to improve or fix software platform.
5. Conducts testing as required for technical changes and improvements.
6. Develops dashboards and other BI tools for both internal and external stakeholders.
7. Supports regional 4PL teams with data-driven projects and analysis.
8. Controls and manages updates to master data.
9. Supplies data and analysis for projects and sourcing events as required.
10. Interfaces with technical teams to ensure accuracy and consistency of data.
11. Performs special reviews and projects as needed.

Job Specifications:

Knowledge and Skills:

1. Strong analytical capabilities.
2. Business/supply chain analyst experience is preferred but not essential.
3. Knowledge of BI or similar platforms.
4. Strong knowledge of Logistics/Supply Chain or experience working with business management systems in logistics (TMS system, ERP system, accounting systems, etc.).
5. Demonstrated utilization of business intelligence to achieve results.
6. Strong interpersonal skills; strong team player and excellent communication skills.
7. Ability to prioritize tasks to achieve objectives.

Travel/Meeting Requirements:

1. Travel is expected to be less than 5%.
2. Meetings and conference calls may be required outside of normal business hours to allow for global participation.