Business Analyst - Operations

Covetrus•Canal Winchester, OH

About The Position

Business Analyst - Operations National Distribution Service Center SUMMARY Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services company dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We are bringing together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine. This position provides analytical support to the National Distribution Service Center. Compiles, analyzes, reports and interprets statistical data from a variety of sources to assist management in evaluating the effectiveness of existing efforts and in establishing strategic goals.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, with preference for a major in Information Systems, Transportation and Logistics, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Experience: • 1–3 years of operations, warehouse, or analytical experience, preferably within the distribution or logistics industry.
Demonstrated advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office products.
Strong oral and written communication, presentation, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects, tasks, and priorities.
Detail oriented with strong analytical capabilities.
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.
Ability to work independently as well as collaborate within and outside the Operations division.
Working knowledge of warehouse operations, material flow, and distribution center processes.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a high-volume distribution center or warehouse environment.
Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), RF scanners, or inventory tracking systems.
Experience supporting warehouse operations such as receiving, picking, replenishment, shipping, or inventory control.
Experience operating material handling equipment including forklifts, stock pickers, pallet jacks, or similar equipment in a distribution environment.
Experience analyzing operational metrics such as productivity, throughput, inventory accuracy, and order fulfillment performance.
Exposure to warehouse layout planning, item slotting, or facility optimization initiatives.

Responsibilities

Provides research, analysis, and data to enable cost containment and improve Operations and Logistics processes. Evaluates business trends and operational processes and makes recommendations for process improvement and cost savings.
Collects, analyzes, and summarizes operational key performance indicators (KPIs) on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis, identifying trends and areas of opportunity. Compiles and analyzes data for reporting purposes and metrics development.
Partners with the Operations Leadership Team to compare and analyze department-based and collective Distribution Center performance.
Collaborates with the procurement team to source adequate inventory based on forecasts and trends to maintain service levels.
Works with Operations leadership on item profiling and facility mapping to drive an effective and efficient warehouse environment.
Provides inventory team support on cycle counts, recalls, and other tasks to ensure proper internal and external compliance.
Operates material handling equipment including forklifts, stock pickers, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment to support distribution center operations, inventory movement, and order fulfillment.
Supports material flow and warehouse operations by safely transporting, staging, and organizing inventory within the facility.
Completes assigned projects on time with thorough supporting documentation.
Supports day-to-day analytical requests of both internal and external clients.
Completes other duties as assigned.