Business Operations Analyst

Medline Industries, LP • Northbrook, IL

2d • $67,000 - $101,000

About The Position

Under general supervision, perform intermediate level data research and financial analysis to support business operations and present findings to manager or project leader. Plan and prepare business, financial and data analysis. Develop recommendations to solve problems and issues related to business operations. Job Description Responsibilities: Plan and prepare supply chain and operational analysis. Develop detailed project plans with complete tasks & measurements and identify resources needed and task assignments made. Follow up, report on and coordinate projects. Provide analysis and reporting in conjunction with Information Systems, the Operations and Financial Audit. Recommend, develop, create and implement standard reporting for routine business reports. Communicate results of key measurement projects. Recommend actions and provide guidance on supply chain and operational problems. Provide ongoing data analysis, plan development and appropriate communication as required; e.g., branch moves and openings related to “demand realignment”, definition and reporting of error and/or out of bounds conditions, or creation of ad hoc reports as business conditions necessitate. Prepare detailed design documents that bridge user requirements and computer and database developers Support labor forecasting, staffing plans, and variance analysis Evaluate existing staffing models and processes to reduce bottlenecks, reduce costs, and enhance overall operational throughput.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Information Services, Business Administration, Operations Management, Mathematics or Applied Statistics OR 2-5 years relevant work experience in an analytical role supporting warehouse, distribution, or supply chain operations
• At least 2 year operations and/or inventory management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience communicating to groups of managers, clients, customers, vendors, senior managers and the general public
• Proven ability to extract and analyze large datasets from multiple systems (SQL, Excel, WMS, SAP, Tableau, ETC.)
• Experience translating data into clear, actionable reports and presentations
• Proven experience developing and owning labor forecasts and staffing models using historical data, seasonality, and operational demand drivers
• Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Access (for example: designing and creating simple queries, modifying data types, adding dates, working with required fields and/or creating labels).
• Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: using SUM function, setting borders, setting column width, inserting charts, using text wrap, sorting, setting headers and footers and/or print scaling).
• Experience calculating figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages and volume.
• Experience applying standard financial, accounting and business problem-solving skills to business problems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in project management and data analysis.
• Experience with BEX (SAP Business Explorer), Web Focus, FoxPro, SAP, Manhattan, Kronos, and or Visual Basic.
• Understanding of warehouse labor drivers, productivity metrics, and operational workflows
• CPIM, CPA or professional engineering license.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare supply chain and operational analysis.
• Develop detailed project plans with complete tasks & measurements and identify resources needed and task assignments made.
• Follow up, report on and coordinate projects.
• Provide analysis and reporting in conjunction with Information Systems, the Operations and Financial Audit.
• Recommend, develop, create and implement standard reporting for routine business reports.
• Communicate results of key measurement projects.
• Recommend actions and provide guidance on supply chain and operational problems.
• Provide ongoing data analysis, plan development and appropriate communication as required; e.g., branch moves and openings related to “demand realignment”, definition and reporting of error and/or out of bounds conditions, or creation of ad hoc reports as business conditions necessitate.
• Prepare detailed design documents that bridge user requirements and computer and database developers Support labor forecasting, staffing plans, and variance analysis Evaluate existing staffing models and processes to reduce bottlenecks, reduce costs, and enhance overall operational throughput.

Benefits

• Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
• Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.
• For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees