Specialist-OSP Analyst

TDS Telecom•Madison, WI

7d•$56,800 - $92,300•Remote

About The Position

The Specialist-OSP Analyst provides outside plant project support for TDS Telecom’s Out of Territory team. The role works with internal and external partners on construction projects, monitoring and auditing inbound shipments and material utilization, maintaining inventory levels, and ensuring accurate tracking. It handles bills of materials and coordinates with partners to ensure construction materials are received accurately. The position also provides administrative support to internal teams by tracking outside plant build status and milestones and using trends to forecast. The analyst identifies process and system improvements for construction and material reporting and supports outside plant construction efforts. Remote work flexibility is offered. Preference is given to candidates within 60 miles of Appleton, Wisconsin, to support in-market needs. Occasional travel to job sites and warehouses may be required, up to 30% of the time or as needed. The role may be hired at the Specialist-OSP Analyst or Specialist-OSP Analyst I level, depending on the candidate’s skills and qualifications.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher, or at least 2 years of professional work experience.
At least 1 year of utility construction and/or engineering experience, or at least 6 months of TDS Telecom internship experience.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance; must maintain these.
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, and analytical, with ability to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience with inventory management.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
SAP experience or knowledge.
At least 1 year of telecommunications experience.
Project management experience or exposure.

Responsibilities

Submit Bill of Materials (BOM) requests 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 usage and remaining inventory at storage locations and keep inventory and usage tools, including 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 needed for business and financial operations, including filing, archiving, and retrieving records for audits, financial reporting, and other operations.
Work with Finance to maintain accurate and appropriate inventory levels.
Coordinate the disposal, transfer, or recycling of materials with internal teams.
Support outside plant build-status and milestone tracking, trend-based forecasting, and construction/material reporting improvements.

Benefits

Medical insurance for eligible associates scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week; limited-term associates are also eligible for medical coverage.
Dental insurance for eligible associates scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
Vision insurance for eligible associates scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
Life insurance for eligible associates scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
401(k) plan; limited-term associates may participate if age 18 or older.
Education assistance.
Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave, with accruals prorated for eligible part-time associates.
Seven paid national holidays and one floating holiday.
Paid parental leave of 6 weeks after 12 months of employment.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage for associates scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week.
Comprehensive well-being program.