Business Analyst

Job Description

• Determine operational objectives by studying business functions; gathering information;evaluating output requirements and formats 
• Construct workflow charts and diagrams; studying system capabilities; writingspecifications 
• Improve systems by studying current practices; designing modifications 
• Recommend controls by identifying problems; writing improved procedures 
• Maintain user confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential 
• Prepare technical reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends 
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed 
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly reviews and analyses of current processes usingoperational metrics and reports 
• Review a variety of areas including operations, purchasing, inventory, distribution andfacilities 
• Understand and communicate the financial and operational impact of any changes 
• Suggest changes to senior management using analytics to support your recommendations.Actively participate in the implementation of approved changes 
• Create informative, actionable and repeatable reporting that highlights relevantbusiness trends and opportunities for improvement Conduct insightful, ad hocanalyses to investigate ongoing or one-time operational issues 

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, business or related field or MBA 
• Analytical and mathematical skills 
• Conceptual thinking and visualizing skills 
• Creative problem-solving skills 
• Logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail 
• Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills 
• Strong customer service orientation 
• The ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions
• Excellent documentation skills 
• Experience creating detailed reports and giving presentations 
• Competency in Microsoft applications 
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills 
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment 
• Highly self-motivated and directed Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure