Specialist-OSP Analyst I
About The Position
At TDS Telecom, the Specialist-OSP Analyst I provides outside plant project support for a geographic area. The role works with internal and external partners on construction projects, monitoring and auditing inbound material shipments and usage, maintaining inventory levels, and ensuring accurate records in relevant tracking systems. The Specialist handles bills of materials and coordinates with partners to ensure construction materials are received accurately. The role also provides administrative support to internal teams by tracking outside plant build status and milestones and using trends to forecast. It identifies process and system improvements for construction and materials reporting and supports outside plant construction efforts. Remote work flexibility is offered, with preference for candidates within 60 miles of Appleton, Wisconsin. Occasional travel to job sites and warehouse sites may be required, up to 30% of the time or as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher, or at least 4 years of professional work experience.
- At least 4 years of utility construction experience and/or engineering experience.
- At least 1 year of analytical experience.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn new tools as they are deployed.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
- Organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, analytical, and able to work with minimal supervision.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with inventory management.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- SAP experience or knowledge.
- At least 2 years of telecommunications experience.
- Project management experience or exposure.
Responsibilities
- Submit Bills of Materials (BOMs) required for construction project procurement.
- Track shipments and monitor damaged goods upon receipt.
- Use internal GIS and material platforms to extract and submit BOMs, monitor material utilization, and reconcile construction material quantities.
- Track material usage and remaining inventory at storage locations, and keep inventory and usage tools such as SAP and TPAT current.
- Help maintain appropriate inventory levels for applicable markets and projects.
- Conduct cycle inventory counts and perform annual reconciliation as directed.
- Maintain records, documentation, and files supporting business and financial operations, audits, and financial reporting.
- Work with Finance to maintain accurate and appropriate inventory levels.
- Coordinate disposal, transfer, or recycling of materials with internal teams.
- Provide administrative support to track outside plant build status and milestones, use trends to forecast, and identify process and system improvements for construction and materials reporting.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Education assistance
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave
- Seven paid national holidays and one floating holiday
- Paid parental leave
- Short-term disability coverage for associates scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week
- Long-term disability coverage for associates scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week
- Comprehensive well-being program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
