Specialist-OSP Analyst

TDS•Appleton, WI

5d•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 to support construction projects by monitoring inbound shipments and material utilization, maintaining inventory levels, and ensuring accurate records in applicable tracking systems. 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. The role offers remote work flexibility, with preference for 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. Hiring may be 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; these must be maintained.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn tools such as GIS, UTS, and Clarity as they are deployed.
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
Organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and analytical, with the 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) submissions 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 utilization, and reconcile construction material quantities.
Track material usage and remaining inventory at storage locations.
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, or retrieving records for audits, financial reporting, or other operations.
Work with Finance to maintain accurate and appropriate inventory levels.
Coordinate disposal, transfer, or recycling of materials with internal teams.
Provide administrative support for tracking outside plant build status and milestones and using trends to forecast.
Identify process and system improvements for construction and material reporting.
Support outside plant construction efforts.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) plan
Education assistance
Paid time off, including vacation, 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