Fleet Operations Analyst

American Water•Camden, NJ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fleet Operations Analyst is responsible for curating, analyzing, and interpreting data related to the company's fleet to identify trends, cost inefficiencies, and areas for improvement. This role provides insights, and recommendations to optimize fleet total cost of ownership, asset performance, & expense forecasts through detailed reporting and data visualization. This role is responsible for monitoring departmental metrics, providing decision support for fleet initiatives, and tracking value delivery.

Requirements

Strong understanding of data management, integrity, and controls
Understands core concepts of data management conventions and reporting
Thorough understanding of standard business practices and principles
Thorough understanding of, and ability to apply, key principles of financial analysis, and technology solutions
Proficiency in the development of metrics, KPI's and overall business intelligence architecture.
Strong understanding of data management, integrity, and controls
Strong attention to detail and intellectual curiosity for understanding how & why data issues occur
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong working knowledge of other MS Office Suite applications
Strong quantitative skills (e.g., analytical, technical, problem solving)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (e.g., fluency in report writing and presentations)
Effective interpersonal skills (e.g., persuasion, negotiation, listening, cooperation, tact, diplomacy, problem solving, internal consulting)
Leadership presence (e.g., ability to deal effectively and maintain collaborative relationships with Company senior management and other key stakeholders)
Bachelor's degree in data analytics, business, finance, supply chain or related field required. Relevant work experience in lieu of degree may be considered
With a bachelor’s degree 4+ years of experience, without a bachelor’s degree 8+ years of experience

Nice To Haves

Fundamental knowledge of fleet asset management principles and best practices preferred
Regulated utility accounting and revenue modeling preferred

Responsibilities

Gather data from various sources to develop performance and operational metrics providing periodic reporting on performance metrics and leading performance indicators at various levels of the organization
Analyze performance and operational data to identify trends, predict future needs, and optimize fleet total cost of ownership
Develop benchmark performance measures to gauge business performance relative to enterprise peers and overall industry standards
Validate inventory and operational data within and across multiple fleet systems to ensure data accuracy and integrity is maintained, identifying automation opportunities for synchronization and collaborating with IT to execute on those opportunities
Provide reports, files, charts, or other data as needed to support projects, initiatives, rate cases or other general inquiries
Work collaboratively with Operational Performance & Planning and other functions to efficiently disseminate fleet related information for an enhance stakeholder experience