Operations & Procurement - Senior Analyst

Capacity•North Brunswick, NJ

23h

About The Position

This role partners directly with Finance Leadership (Controller, VP Finance & CFO) to recommend, develop, and implement process and resource efficiencies that drive improving all aspects of Company profitability. This includes data collection, analysis, and modeling operational, labor, and financial data to identify trends, risks, and actionable improvement opportunities. The role also involves developing KPI reporting, dashboards, spending analysis, and operational performance tools. Additionally, it requires analyzing labor costs, performing cost rationalization, managing targeted cost savings, identifying root-cause process inefficiencies, and recommending practical solutions. The role also supports cost rationalization across operational expenditures and assists with models for staffing, productivity, overtime, and ROI decisions. Furthermore, it involves developing and formalizing procurement processes, coordinating with internal teams and external partners for product selection and supplier qualification, negotiating pricing and contracts, conducting market analysis, monitoring pricing trends, developing vendor scorecards, and supporting negotiations with vendors and equipment leasing companies. The role also oversees purchase order processes, supports SKU management and inventory visibility, plans for seasonal demand, and analyzes purchasing patterns. Finally, it requires cross-functional partnership to support cost savings, process improvements, integrations, and operational initiatives, championing collaboration and standard operating practices, and preparing and presenting analyses to management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting, Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field of study.
5+ years’ experience in operations and finance, manufacturing and/or distribution environment.
Demonstrated strong analytical, financial insight in delivering forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis, as well as data interpretation of business impact and results.
Must possess excellent relationship management, leadership, and communication skills to influence strategy and negotiate with vendors.
Highly computer literate – Advanced Excel is a MUST.

Nice To Haves

CPP, CSCP, CPSM, CPIM, or similar procurement, supply chain, finance, or analytics certifications are desirable.
Microsoft D365, Power BI Tableau, SQL, Warehouse Management Systems and/or Labor Management Systems experience, desirable.

Responsibilities

Partner directly with Finance Leadership (Controller, VP Finance & CFO) to recommend, develop, and implement process and resource efficiencies that drive improving all aspects of Company profitability.
Recommend, develop, and implement process and resource efficiencies that drive improving all aspects of Company profitability.
Collect, analyze, and model operational, labor, and financial data to identify trends, risks, and actionable improvement opportunities.
Develop KPI reporting, dashboards, spending analysis, and operational performance tools.
Analyze labor costs by functional area and perform cost rationalization across all areas of operational expenditures.
Manage to Company targeted costs savings.
Identify root-cause process inefficiencies and recommend practical solutions that improve workflow, cost control, accountability, and resource utilization.
Partner with Operations, Finance, IT teams, and data source owners to improve reporting accuracy, automation, and timeliness.
Support cost rationalization across operational expenditures and assist with models used for staffing, productivity, overtime, and ROI decisions.
Develop and formalize procurement processes, controls, and documentation across the organization.
Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to support product selection, supplier qualification, and competitive purchasing decisions.
Locate key suppliers, negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and service levels, and ensure materials, products, and services meet required specifications.
Conduct market analysis and monitor pricing trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and supply chain risks.
Develop and maintain vendor scorecards and conduct regular vendor reviews to measure effectiveness, quality, service, and compliance with company standards.
Support negotiations with vendors, partners, and equipment leasing companies in partnership with the Controller.
Oversee purchase order processes from requisition through fulfillment, including tracking, follow-up, and issue resolution.
Support SKU management, inventory-on-hand visibility, replenishment timing, and restocking coordination.
Plan for seasonal demand and partner with warehouse and operations leaders to balance availability, service levels, and carrying costs.
Analyze purchasing patterns, supplier lead times, and inventory trends to improve procurement efficiency and inventory accuracy.
Work closely with the Controller, Operations leaders, Finance, and project teams to support cost savings, process improvements, integrations, and operational initiatives.
Champion collaboration, documentation, accountability, and standard operating practices across procurement and operations processes.
Prepare and present analyses and recommendations to management in a clear, concise, and business-focused manner.