Job-Description: Senior Operations Analyst
Role Summary
The Senior Operations Analyst is a key individual contributor responsible for advanced planning, analytics, and decision support across IPG Photonics operations. This role applies independent judgment, deep analytical expertise, and cross-functional collaboration to improve material planning, inventory optimization, cost efficiency, and operational performance.
Leveling Characteristics
- Operates independently with minimal supervision.
- Owns complex analyses, models, and planning processes.
- Influences decisions across multiple functions through data-driven recommendations.
- Anticipates operational risks and proactively proposes solutions.
Reporting and Operational Analytics
- Maintain and optimize automated operational KPIs reports and dashboards to improve transparency, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making within Operations.
- Perform advanced analysis to identify trends, constraints, and improvement opportunities across IPG Photonics manufacturing processes.
- Translate complex operational and financial data into actionable insights using clear visualizations and structured communication tailored to diverse stakeholders.
- Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of all operational data, analytics, and reporting outputs.
- Act as a subject matter expert for production database analytics and reporting supporting multiple product lines.
Cost Optimization and Strategic Support
- Support cost-reduction and productivity initiatives through detailed analysis of labor, material, throughput, and resource utilization.
- Partner with the Purchasing Department to analyze cost structures, and support sourcing strategies aligned with IPG’s product and margin objectives.
- Quantify, and prioritize automation and process-improvement opportunities to support scalable manufacturing growth.
- Provide analytical support for outsourcing, contract negotiations, and make-versus-buy decisions in collaboration with Purchasing and Operations leadership.
Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
- Lead Material Requirements Planning (MRP) activities by demand into executable inventory and supply plans across multiple product lines.
- Establish, monitor, and optimize minimum inventory levels for components and assemblies used in manufacturing, incorporating open demand, lead times, capacity constraints, and competing internal priorities.
- Improve and maintain safety stock calculation methodology to balance production, customer service levels, operational risk, and working capital.
- Prepare and present monthly inventory, forecast accuracy, and supply risk analyses to Operations leadership, including clear recommendations and mitigation strategies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum 3+ years of relevant analytical experience
- Deep knowledge in data mining
- Proficient in Advance Excel, Jet Reports
- Knowledge with business intelligence tools such as Power BI
- Knowledge of ERP Navision
- Advanced analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree; MBA preferred
MA: $78,872 - $104,506
Skills Required
- 3+ years of relevant analytical experience
- Deep knowledge in data mining
- Proficient in Advanced Excel and Jet Reports
- Knowledge of business intelligence tools such as Power BI
- Knowledge of ERP Navision
- Advanced analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor's degree; MBA preferred
IPG Photonics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IPG Photonics and has not been reviewed or approved by IPG Photonics.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan offers a 15% discount with a lookback feature and is available in the U.S. and Germany. This broad-based equity program is consistently highlighted as a standout component of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO typically starts around three weeks with growth over tenure, alongside roughly 10–12 paid holidays and noted carryover options. Time-off policies are often viewed as a strong part of the package.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual bonuses are emphasized as a meaningful part of total compensation. Company materials and role descriptions explicitly include bonuses as part of the offering.
IPG Photonics Insights
What We Do
IPG Photonics is the world leader in fiber laser technology, offering solutions for applications across a wide array of industries. Headquartered in Marlborough, USA, the company has developed a robust, vertically integrated supply chain, developing key technology components in-house, thus enabling the most reliable, powerful, and efficient laser solutions. With over 30 locations across the globe, we are committed to developing innovative products that provide reliable, cost-effective solutions for our customers’ needs.
