Business Analyst

Position Summary

The Business Analyst, Sales & Operations, is an individual contributor who will be responsible for supporting Division Level analysis supporting market share growth, evaluation and launch of new products, maintaining profitability through competitive pricing actions, and identifying areas for operational continuous improvement in both Fort Wayne and Lenexa plants. The Business Analyst, Sales & Operations is a detail-oriented and strategic Business Analyst who supports data-driven decision-making across our sales, forecasting, and manufacturing functions. Candidate will bring a hands-on approach bridging financial reporting with traction level commercial and operational objectives.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties

Sales Data Analysis:

· Evaluate customer and product-level sales performance by market, channel, and product to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.

· Provide enhanced visibility to customer level P&Ls with a tie to actionable insights that drive pricing strategies, margin optimization, and operational efficiency

· Customer fine analysis and improvement (SGM by customer | root cause analysis | channel profitability)

· Conduct market research supporting NPD initiatives with meaningful competitive analysis by channel

Forecasting:

· Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and refine demand forecasts, integrating historical data, market insights, and business objectives.

· Scheduling document maintenance, SIOP coordination and leadership, and Syteline ERP data analysis supporting an efficient balance of Manufacturing between operational facilities

Manufacturing Analysis:

· Create and analyze production, capacity, and efficiency metrics to support operational planning and to ensure alignment with forecasted demand.

· Inventory Management Health (cycle counts | inventory targets | count accuracy | turns) process guidance and effectivity reporting.

· Support capacity planning and product mix rationalization activities and strategies

· Analyze the strategic distribution of production volumes between plants to maximize cost efficiency and resource utilization.

Reporting & Insights:

· Build dashboards and reports that communicate actionable insights to leadership and cross-functional teams.

· SGM & RGM Variances (in/outbound freight | material costs | DL/IDL| landed costs)

· Utilizes PBI/Tagetik/Qlik to create and maintain annual budget files and to report on monthly performance metrics against stated goals

· Interpret, evaluate and interrelate research data and develop integrated business analyses and projections for incorporation into strategic decision-making

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

· Work with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance to align strategies and support business goals.

· Performs ad hoc financial analyses on an as needed basis

Education/Certification

Bachelor’s Degree is required. Preference for Accounting, Business Management, or an Economics major.

Experience Required

7 years overall business operations, product management, materials, or accounting experience with 3 years of business analysis experience.

Required Knowledge

Strong financial and budget management skills

Demonstrated strong business acumen including ability to understand and communicate the financial and operational impact of any changes.

Knowledge of PBI reporting tools and related data architectures used to support

Ability to create and read financial statements with the expectation of creating reports containing actionable data

Demonstrated ability to indirectly lead, coach, and enroll peers cross functionally across organization.

Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects.

Prior experience for an industrial manufacturing company serving multiple channels; retail stores, distribution, and end customer B2C, is preferred.

Skills / Abilities

Proficient computer skills working with MS Office applications (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

· Expert level Excel Skills

Deep ERP system knowledge, preferably in Syteline or SAP, with the ability to learn new systems quickly

Strong analytical skills

Demonstrated proficiency in data visualization tools

Experience working with large datasets in a fast-paced environment

Well organized and able to communicate clearly across all levels of the organization

Physical Activities and Requirements of this Position

Works with a PC and a telephone for hours at a time

Lifting requirements – occasional lifting of 35 pounds

Working Conditions

Work environment includes on-site office, home office, manufacturing floor, and warehouses.

Travel – Up to 15% occasionally required (typically to other company locations)

No relocation available. Local candidates only.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $73,100.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $73,100 - $95,000