Performing critical work that impacts our industry and our world’s health while problem solving and innovating in the field – that is what we get to do every day at KCAS Bio. If that gets you excited too, then maybe working at KCAS Bio is for you.

When you work as a Business Analyst at KCAS Bio, you get to further our mission by working within and managing the key systems and processes that drive operational planning, forecasting, and capacity utilization within the entire organization. 

In this role, we will rely on you to:

• Facilitate the company’s forecast meetings including file preparation and follow up necessary to maintain 

• Assist in updating and adjusting the system required to produce the production schedule, forecast, and plan capacity 

• Assist with key system and process rollout as required throughout the organization 

• Communicate daily with operations as needed regarding system data, system questions, and any pertinent information needed to ensure accuracy of information surrounding production targets, schedule changes, new product introductions, product availability, material issues etc., to ensure proper execution of plans 

• Assist with maintaining the data used in established processes for evaluating and understanding capacity utilization among assigned business units 

• Assist with establishing and maintaining monthly analytics on capacity utilization 

• Works with Project Managers and Operations to interpret system data to determine if change orders are needed 

• Assist with maintenance of dashboard integrity and reporting within key system, for management and end users 

• Assists with maintaining and updating all data inputs that feed the forecast on an ongoing basis, ensuring the data is accurate and updated at least weekly 

• Support and contribute to the continuous improvement of the operations process and metrics related to procurement, planning, and scheduling

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Exposure to the business development and/or operations areas within a laboratory
• Strong knowledge of Excel, Word, and CRMs
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong knowledge of corporate policies and procedures
• Must be able to work with limited supervision
• Must possess good reasoning and problem-solving abilities

(Please note this is a representative summary of responsibilities, not a comprehensive or exclusive list of the duties to be performed in any position. Employees must follow instructions and perform additional duties as requested.)

WHO YOU ARE

You will thrive at KCAS Bio if you enjoy a relational environment, are purpose- and values-driven, embrace constant development and supportive leadership, and enjoy being part of innovative work.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

Our benefits include, and extend beyond, the traditional package. At KCAS Bio, you will enjoy company sponsored events like food trucks, family days and spirit days. You will grow in your career with KCAS University. You will be able to connect with like-minded employees to further KCAS Bio's approach to key areas such as wellness, inclusion, and community outreach. You will engage as an owner in our stock ownership program. You will have access to the latest technology. And you will be able to invest in the community with paid time off to volunteer.

WHO WE ARE

We are a fast-growing contract research organization (CRO) headquartered in Kansas City, pioneering the latest drug development in both human and animal health fields. Demand for our expertise is growing and so is our need for great people to work in nimble, empowered teams committed to one another’s growth. At KCAS Bio, we advance both great science AND great people.

KCAS Bio is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Among other things, we provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected category; we recruit qualified candidates without regard to citizenship status based on internal processes that enable us to hire the right candidates consistent with the appropriate U.S. Immigration framework; and (3) we work with and provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Anyone who needs reasonable accommodation may send an email to kcasrecruiting@kcasbio.com or call 913-248-3000 (for TTY assistance call 711) and ask for Human Resources.

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