Sr. Operations Analytics Specialist

Abbott • Madison, WI

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About The Position

The Senior Analyst, Operations Analytics serves as a cross-functional internal consultant, working across several business units and primarily supporting a designated internal customer group while assisting other functions as needed. The role conducts quantitative and qualitative analyses to inform company strategy and improve business efficiency and effectiveness, primarily supporting Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Warehousing, and Logistics, along with other enabling functions.

The position analyzes company data, evaluates the operational and economic impact of products and strategies, and develops analyses, models, and dashboards for process optimization, forecasting, capacity planning, economic optimization, and performance management. It supports fact-based decision-making and measures the effectiveness and economics of company initiatives. The role also communicates findings to leaders and stakeholders and collaborates across functions in a matrixed, cross-cultural environment.

The position requires at least five years of relevant business experience, including three years of direct business analytics experience, programming experience in a language such as R, SAS, Python, or SQL, and proficiency with a visualization tool, Microsoft Office, and SAP. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, or a high school diploma/GED with at least four years of relevant experience in lieu of the degree. Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship is required. The role involves travel approximately 10% of the time and may include overnight or weekend travel.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant business experience.
• At least 3 years of direct business analytics experience.
• Experience with computer programming in R, SAS, Python, SQL, or another language.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field; alternatively, a high school diploma/GED and at least 4 years of relevant experience as outlined in the essential duties.
• Proficiency in a data visualization tool, preferably Tableau, and Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties, with or without accommodation.
• Strong analytical skills and business intuition, with the ability to build consensus across functions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work in a matrixed, cross-cultural, cross-functional environment.
• Adaptability, openness to change, and ability to work in ambiguous situations and respond effectively to new information or unexpected circumstances.
• Ability to use a mobile device, tablet, or computer and/or type for approximately 100% of a typical working day.
• Ability to travel 10% of working time away from the work location; travel may include overnight or weekend travel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in laboratory, healthcare, or medical device industries.
• Working understanding of database design and data modeling.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma and statistical process control.
• Working understanding of statistical methods for data analysis.
• Experience with simulation software such as Simul8, Arena, Simio, or AnyLogic.

Responsibilities

• Analyze company data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluate the economic and/or operational impact of new products and strategies.
• Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed.
• Support multiple business units and functions in making strategic decisions.
• Build and maintain analyses, models, and dashboards for process optimization, forecasting, capacity planning, economic optimization, and performance management.
• Support fact-based decision-making and measure the operational effectiveness and/or economics of company initiatives.
• Compile and communicate findings to leadership and stakeholders verbally, visually, and in writing.
• Liaise across functions, including finance, HR, business development, sales, marketing, IT, and R&D.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Employees may qualify for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, offering an affordable and convenient path to a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior