Business Analyst

Payrate: $43.00 - $45.00/hr. Summary: The main function of a business operations specialist is to maintain vendor relationships, acting as a business analyst for non-IT projects or filling organizational roles above an administrative level, but below a management level. Other responsibilities may include maintaining all project management processes, including project goals, deadlines, metrics and budget. The business operations specialist usually reports to a project manager or director. Responsibilities: • Establish and maintain communication services across business units or from the project team to the organization. • Maintain the storage and retrieval of all project communications data and business metrics. • Review contracts, cost proposals and contract supplements. • Set up project and work breakdown structures. • Establish and document business processes. • Track project budgets and expenditures, monitor transaction controls and costs against budgets. • Predict potential budget overruns and offer solutions. • Support collaborative supply chain planning process by managing and improving system-based tools. • Interface with key customer contacts during weekly planning meetings, and as needed. • Conduct analysis of carrier sales, inventory, and competitive data to identify trends. • Make recommendations which integrate the analysis into business plans. • Maintain database that provides real-time information regarding sales and competitive activity • Support Financial planning processes related to the sales team: Analysis, reporting and data entry (monthly forecast cycle) as well as volume and revenue simulation of promotional cost and business impact. • Support additional management activities, as required, to assist others in meeting their deadlines. Qualifications: • A Bachelor's degree in a business or statistical field of discipline. MBA preferred. • 5-7 years experience required. • Minimum 3 years of equivalent work experience in Channel Management, Business Planning or Sales Operations, Data Analysis • Superior Excel modelling skills (not limited to VLOOKUP & PIVOT) & PowerPoint skills. Statistical knowledge such as regression would be a plus • Proven track record as a successful communicator with all levels of management Desired Skills: • Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, customer service and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work independently and manage one's time. • Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods. • Ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to work as needed. • Ability to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses. • Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel; Enterprise Application experience a plus. • High energy, self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills • Strong analytical and problem solving skills • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communications skills • Excellent judgment and the ability to handle escalated situations • Proven ability to build relationships and work independently Pay Transparency: The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $43.00 - $45.00 /hour. Non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the base hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week, or as required by state or local law. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment, 10 paid days off, 3 days paid bereavement leave, 401(k) plan participation with employer match,  life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, dependent care flexible spending account, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, accommodations and reimbursement for work travel, and discretionary performance or recognition bonus. Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement provided based on state or local law. 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