Business Analyst - Portland, Oregon

Hampton Lumber • Portland, OR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Hampton Lumber is seeking a process-focused Business Analyst to improve various business systems for Hampton Lumber Sales (HLS) and other Hampton affiliates. This individual will develop a clear understanding of our businesses and related processes, including purchasing, sales order entry, shipments, export documentation, invoicing, and cash collections. The role involves working with various teams to make processes more effective and ensure business needs are met. The Business Analyst will interact regularly with sales, sales support, transportation, accounting, IT, and management. This position reports directly to the HLS Senior Director of Business Operations and will be an integral member of the HLS team. The role supports the sales organization at company headquarters and partners closely with managers throughout the sales organization and wholesale affiliates, and with other leaders across information technology, manufacturing operations, and finance. This position is expected to combine strong technical computer science capabilities with practical leadership, strong communication skills, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, finance, or an equivalent field required.
• At least three years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Lean and/or Six Sigma required.
• Experience and knowledge creating and developing queries and reports from SQL preferred.
• Experience building data models with Power BI, Power Pivot/Power Query, and DAX a plus.
• Experience in financial accounting a plus.
• Experience within the lumber manufacturing or wholesaling industry a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
• ECBA or CBAP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Become an expert resource in Hampton’s ERP systems to provide business process support to various groups, including sales, operations, and finance.
• Define specifications for new or improved tools and reports based on business user input, and work with internal developers or third-party solution providers to ensure delivered results meet the needs of the business.
• Drive continuous improvement within Hampton businesses through ongoing review of processes, personnel, strategic planning, data analysis, etc.
• Lead training initiatives and process improvement projects to further develop knowledge within various teams and execute the implementation of more efficient business processes.
• Understand the various business processes of Hampton businesses, including how sales, purchasing, inventory, and financial data are managed, reported, and used across the organization.
• Ensure accuracy and validity of reporting information for ad hoc business needs and various sales processes, including financial review processes, supply chain management, overall sales development, etc.
• Monitor periodic changes to software platforms used by Hampton businesses, such as new LumberTrack releases, to ensure continuity of existing functionality and pursue use of new technologies that can help improve processes for our teams.
• Support execution of business plans associated with operational changes and new business ventures.

Benefits

• Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles.
• 401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years.
• Paid time off, including eight paid holidays.
• Opportunity to earn bonuses.
• Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance, and more.
• Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level