ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
An Operations Analyst plays a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of business operations. Here are the key aspects of this role:
- Collect and organize information from various sources, including computer data.
- Conducting interviews with employees and managers, they gain insights into operational challenges.
- Examine data to determine what is relevant to the problem and select appropriate methods for analysis.
- Using statistical techniques, develop solutions to address business challenges.
- Collect and analyze data related to warehouse operations, inventory control, order fulfillment, labor utilization, and overall process improvement.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive set of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure operational effectiveness.
- Utilize data modeling and visualization techniques to communicate insights.
- Gather information and sales trends to be developed into presentations to management on short-and long-term company needs.
- Development of reporting that can be used by Planners and Management on the current sales trends and future needs.
- Develop forecasts tools for inventory builds for new products while minimizing liability on sunset items.
- Work with software experts in the launch and maintenance of any new software pertaining to Operations as needed.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and support of inventory management/supply chain initiatives and capabilities that support overall company goals.
- Analyze forward buys to reduce exposure to excess inventory on hand.
- Analyze current stocking locations for any inefficiencies that could be eliminated through location changes or deliveries.
- Gather data and assemble various ad hoc reports as needed.
III. JOB REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Inventory, or related field or knowledge equivalent to such degree.
- Three (3) years’ experience in a food-related environment, preferably two (2) years in a demonstrated area of leadership, ownership, and responsibility in production planning or related areas of development
- Demonstrated ability to effectively present information in clear concise formats, and to effectively communicate with all levels of management, including sales, customer service, distribution, and manufacturing.
- Daily use of strong analytical, communication, interpersonal, and computer skills to reach sound, rational, and logical conclusions to support decision-making processes.
- Current knowledge of existing processes and procedures of advanced inventory management and control in an “SAP” inventory-like system, or the equivalent demonstrated knowledge of inventory processes and procedures utilized in a food-related environment implementing present-day management system software.
- Proven work experience as an Operations Analyst or in a similar role.
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Experience using statistical and database software.
- Consulting and project management expertise
- Ability to effectively meet corporate requirements and expectations for the department, including travel and early morning work hours.
- Microsoft Power Platform
- Oracle BI
- Advanced Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills
- R or Python
- SQL
- Microsoft Power BI
- Tableau
- Statistical Analysis
- Data Modeling
- Demand Management
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What We Do
Since Boar's Head was founded in 1905, much has changed. While many have learned to cut corners, we are happy to say we haven't changed with the times, and over 110 years later, we're still using only the finest ingredients—pure pork, poultry and beef, combined with real spices, and no fillers, by-products, artificial colors or flavors, gluten or trans fat. What started with just a few products has grown to over 500, ranging from premium delicatessen meats, cheeses and condiments to an array of Italian and Old World specialties, hummus, snacking, and foodservice items. With Boar’s Head, you can trust each and every one of our products was prepared with the utmost care.
Offering the world’s best delicatessen meats, cheeses and condiments is a never-ending quest that calls for a special type of team member. One who consistently:
• Pushes for excellence in their personal and professional lives.
• Invests in fostering relationships through open communication and respect.
• Collaborates to passionately delight our customers.
In exchange, we proudly provide:
• Top medical, dental, and vision coverage for team members and their families.
• Competitive pay, bonus, and 401(k) plans.
• Opportunities to participate in the Boar’s Head Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program.
• Career development opportunities through on-the-job, e-learning, and instructor-led training. Our Learning Management System has hundreds of courses to help team members learn and grow.
• Community involvement activities that tackle critical hunger-relief, healthcare, and education initiatives through non-profit organizations such as Feeding America, The ALS Association, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, The Salvation Army, and hospital foundations throughout the country.
