Business Analyst

Job Title: Business Analyst (Non-IT) / Business Operations Specialist Job Description This role serves as a business operations specialist and non-IT business analyst, supporting supply chain and logistics activities while maintaining strong vendor relationships. The position focuses on tracking and tracing materials from suppliers to manufacturing facilities, analyzing inbound transportation, and supporting project management processes such as budgets, timelines, and metrics. The specialist operates between administrative and management levels, collaborating closely with project managers, supply chain teams, and carriers to ensure timely delivery, accurate reporting, and effective business processes. Responsibilities • Establish and maintain clear communication channels across business units and between project teams and the wider organization. • Maintain organized storage and efficient retrieval of all project communications, data, and business metrics. • Review contracts, cost proposals, and contract supplements to support sound business and financial decisions. • Set up project structures and work breakdown structures to support effective project planning and execution. • Establish, document, and refine business processes to improve consistency, transparency, and efficiency. • Track project budgets and expenditures, monitoring transaction controls and costs against approved budgets. • Assist supply chain and logistics teams in moving, tracking, and tracing material from suppliers to manufacturing facilities to meet desired delivery dates and times. • Analyze and track inbound transportation performance, identifying trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement. • Work directly with carriers to resolve transportation and delivery issues in a timely and professional manner. • Use SAP and other applications to generate, interpret, and maintain reports that support operational and project decisions. • Apply accounting and mathematical principles as needed to support financial analysis and budget tracking. • Analyze business trends to help project future revenues and expenses and support planning activities. • Work independently to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. • Provide excellent customer service and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and external partners. Essential Skills • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly across functions and levels. • High attention to detail and accuracy in handling data, documents, and financial information. • Customer service orientation and strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders. • Ability to work independently and manage one’s time effectively to handle multiple tasks and priorities. • Knowledge of business and management principles, including 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. • Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel, including strong Excel skills and data mining capabilities. • Data analytics skills to interpret, visualize, and draw insights from operational and transportation data. • Problem-solving skills to identify root causes and implement practical solutions in supply chain and project environments. • Good communication skills to interact with cross-functional teams, suppliers, carriers, and other stakeholders. • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and accuracy. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in business management, economics, finance, human resources, supply chain, or a related field. • 0–2 years of related experience in business operations, supply chain, logistics, or a similar analytical role. • Experience in a Transportation Analyst or comparable role is beneficial. • Internship experience is accepted as relevant job experience. • Experience working with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. • Experience with data mining and advanced Excel functions (such as pivot tables, lookups, and dashboards) is highly desirable. • Familiarity with project management processes, including setting goals, tracking deadlines, and monitoring metrics and budgets. • Comfort working with carriers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to resolve operational issues. Work Environment The role operates in a professional office and supply chain environment that is highly data-driven and collaborative. You will work closely with supply chain, logistics, and project management teams, as well as external carriers and suppliers. Daily work involves extensive use of Microsoft Excel, Word, SAP, and other reporting and analytical tools to track materials, monitor inbound transportation, and manage project metrics and budgets. The position typically follows standard business hours, with the need to manage time effectively to meet project deadlines and delivery schedules. The environment emphasizes clear communication, independent work, and accountability, offering opportunities to contribute directly to operational efficiency and on-time delivery performance. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Morton, IL. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr. Requirements Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Morton,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 2, 2026. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. 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