Job Description

*Description:* Business Planning Analyst Pay RATE: $50/hr Top skills: Advanced MS Excel Skills MS Access Database Management Data Validation Schedule: Hybrid 4 days on site/1 day remote Summary: The main function of a business operations specialist is to maintain vendor relationships acting as a business analyst for non-IT projects or filling organizational roles above an administrative level but below a management level. Other responsibilities may include maintaining all project management processes including project goals deadlines metrics and budget. The business operations specialist usually reports to a project manager or director. Job Responsibilities: Establish and maintain communication services across business units or from the project team to the organization. Maintain the storage and retrieval of all project communications data and business metrics. Review contracts cost proposals and contract supplements. Set up project and work breakdown structures. Establish and document business processes. Track project budgets and expenditures monitor transaction controls and costs against budgets. Predict potential budget overruns and offer solutions. Skills: Verbal and written communication skills attention to detail customer service and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and manage one's time. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning resource allocation and production methods. Ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to work as needed. Ability to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses. Previous experience with computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel Enterprise Application experience a plus. Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in business management economics finance accounting or relevant field required. 5-7 years experience required. "Looking more specifically for a business reporting analyst vs. data/system analyst. This role is the most junior position on our team with the main focus on sell-in/sell-out/inventory data collection/transformation/consolidation and management of daily/weekly reports in a fast-paced environment; these MS Access databases and MS Excel reports will be heavily referenced by our category planners who will handle the forecasting process. 90-95% of this role’s responsibility is to follow the detailed step-by-step instructions in creating existing reports and validate data by checking data quality, encompassing accuracy, completeness, consistency, reliability, and timeliness; remaining 5-10% will be to support ad-hoc reporting asks or process improvement to streamline reporting efficiency."

KEY RESPONSIBILITES/REQUIREMENTS:

Role and Responsibilities

• Manage system-based tools that provide real-time information regarding sales purchase orders order forecast and channel inventory
• Coordinate with internal teams on the weekly production confirmation EOH/aging clearance plan and purchase order tracking.
• Monitor team performance by publishing daily/weekly KPI tracking reports to flag exception cases for early warning to the team to proactively drive corrective actions and improvements.
• Support Collaborative Planning Forecasting and Replenishment CPFR supply chain process by providing internal reports and analysis during weekly planning meetings.
• Respond to ad-hoc reporting requests from internal and external customers in a time sensitive environment.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelors degree Required Minimum 3-5 years experience in General Business Operations Management Supply Chain Finance or related fields
• Experience preferred in the telecommunications and/or wireless industry requiring management of finance logistics distribution program management and/or business planning or equivalent work experience in planning finance or operations.
• Experience should include daily/weekly reporting in a timely and accurate manner researching and resolving operational data discrepancies.

Necessary Skills Attributes:

• Strong analytical and data management skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced deadline-driven team environment.
• The ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all appropriate levels within and outside the company.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight while exercising excellent judgement
• Must have advanced MS Excel knowledge and skills including use of pivot tables and advanced formulas
• Experience using advanced supply chain management enterprise planning or financial planning systems e.g. SAP preferred.

Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions: The position requires the ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities in the following environment:

• Work is generally performed in an office/remote environment.
• Operate a computer keyboard and view a video display terminal 95 of work time including prolonged periods of time.
• The movement and transportation of equipment most of the time under 25 pounds.
• Performs work under time schedules and stresses which are normally periodic or cyclical including time sensitive job stress fatigue unpaid over-time intellectual challenge constant technical data feedback language barriers and business management stress.
• Machines tools equipment and work aids representative and commonly associated with PCs printers and office work areas.
• Frequently works additional hours beyond normal schedule.
• Under very little direct supervision with a high level of responsibility to apply general policies and guidelines where decisions are seldom monitored and consequences of decisions adversely affect operating results and management decisions. Complete access to confidential company data where disclosure may jeopardize the companys competitive position.

*Skills:* business analysis *Experience Level:* Intermediate Level About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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