Business Systems Analyst

General Summary: This is a Business Systems & Data Analyst position reporting to the VP, Manufacturing. The position will require an experienced analyst that can drive results in a fast paced and demanding growth environment, leveraging his/her strong interpersonal and analytic skills to drive measurable performance results. Key to success in this position is the ability to execute the business’s supply chain strategy, yielding improved operational performance, value/experience for customers and enhanced revenue/margin growth for the business. The ideal candidate must be comfortable in a “high octane” environment.

Essential Functions:

• Drive the systematic automation of key planning tools by working cross functionally with IT to generate user requirements, establish technical requirements and manage development, particularly in the areas of Supply Chain Management, Inventory, Optimization, Demand Planning, and Supply Planning.
• Map supply chain processes into elements and components to determine value-added steps and implement best practices across the global network
• Performs research, evaluates and recommends solutions to complex material and inventory issues.
• Responsible for large data analysis and reporting, supporting IT system needs, and managing systems projects.
• Report trends impacting demand forecast accuracy. Develop and implement corrective action plans in response to significant variances to plan. Proactively communicate actionable items driving variances.
• Mine historical data to find trends and insights to make predictive forecasts.Support development of end-to-end analytics to provide team with data required to make critical decisions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications:

• Ability to articulate, influence, and translate strategic imperatives into tactical actions.
• Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated skills in system implementation and change techniques to maximize value.
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Proven ability to negotiate and manage projects with suppliers.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
• Essential negotiation and leadership skills, proactive team player, sense of responsibility, self-motivated and goal-oriented attitude
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills, highly motivated and able to work under pressure
• Willingness, enthusiasm and aptitude for driving change and improvement
• Results driven

Qualifications:

• Preferred BA/MBA.
• Min 5-10 years’ experience managing and implementing business systems, large scale business systems projects, managing business tool supplier’s performance, and process improvement initiatives.
• Min 5 years working experience with business system support and analysis in a multi-divisional, global environment, preferably within consumer electronics industry.
• Knowledge of project management and problem-solving methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and project management skills.
• Exceptional leadership skills for working with and managing cross functional teams, and resolving complex issues.
• Thorough knowledge of demand planning, inventory and purchasing techniques
• Required ERP systems experience; NetSuite, Just Enough, Scale, highly desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Mental Requirements:

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Physical Requirements: Essential functions of this job require the following minimal physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and color vision

Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is typically performed within a general office environment, with adequate lighting and temperature control
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Computers and typical office equipment are provided.
• May require occasional business travel (domestic or international) to other corporate facilities, technology partners and customer sites

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• business system support and analysis: 5 years (Required)
• managing and implementing business systems: 5 years (Required)