Specialist-OSP Analyst

TDS Telecom•Oshkosh, WI

6d•$56,800 - $92,300•Remote

About The Position

At TDS Telecom, the Specialist-OSP Analyst provides outside plant project support for a geographic area. The role works with internal and external partners on construction projects, monitoring and auditing incoming shipments and material usage, maintaining inventory levels, and ensuring accurate information in tracking systems. The position 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. The analyst identifies process and system improvements for construction and material reporting and supports outside plant construction efforts. Remote work is available, with preference for candidates within 60 miles of Appleton, Wisconsin. Occasional travel to job sites and warehouses may be required, up to 30% of the time or as needed. The position may be filled 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.
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 such as GIS, UTS, and Clarity.
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 bills of materials required for construction project procurement.
Track shipments and monitor damaged goods upon receipt.
Use internal GIS and material platforms to extract and submit bills of materials, monitor material utilization, and reconcile construction material quantities.
Track material usage and remaining inventory at storage locations, and keep inventory and usage tools current, including SAP and TPAT.
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 disposal, transfer, or recycling of materials with internal teams.
Track outside plant build status and milestones and use trends to forecast.
Identify process and system improvements for construction and material reporting.
Support outside plant construction efforts.