Business Analyst - Portland, Oregon

Company Summary Hampton Lumber is a thriving family-owned company aspiring to beNorth America's preferred source for responsibly-sourced wood solutions. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, we operate nine sawmills in Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. We also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and import/export division. Our mission is togrow, manufacture, and market renewable wood products and deliver innovative solutions for a more sustainable built environment. At Hampton Lumber, we accomplish this through our own operations as well as those of our affiliates—Trapa Forest Products, Idaho Timber, and RedBuilt. Our tagline, "Find a better way every day," encapsulates our commitment to innovation and improvement across all operations. We are guided by our core values: Safety – Prioritize safety across all operations. Integrity & Authenticity – Operate honestly and ethically while preserving our distinctive family-owned brand. Responsible Stewardship – Endeavor to balance and maintain economic, social, and environmental values in everything we do. Tenacity – Embrace challenges with grit, determination, and a can‑do spirit. Continuous Improvement – Strive to enhance our processes, products, and people. Customer Satisfaction – Be nimble, responsive, and solutions-oriented. Community Engagement – Be a responsive, supportive, and respected member of the community. With over 80 years in the sawmill business, we are proud to have cultivated the knowledge and experience needed to grow and prosper, even in challenging times. We always look to the future and invest in our people, new technologies, and continuous improvement processes and techniques. Overview We are looking for a Business Analyst to be process-focused professional who will improve various businesssystemsfor Hampton Lumber Sales (HLS) andother Hampton affiliates.This individual will be responsible for developing a clear understanding of our businesses and related processes,including purchasing, sales order entry, shipments, export documentation, invoicing, cash collections, and more—to work with various teams at Hamptonin makingour processes more effectiveand ensuring business needs are met. The individual in this role will interact regularly with sales, sales support, transportation, accounting, IT, and management. The positionreportsdirectly to the HLSSenior Director of Business Operationsand will be an integral member of the HLS team. This role supports the sales organization at company headquarters and partners closely with managers throughout the sales organization and wholesale affiliates, and with other leaders across information technology, manufacturing operations, and finance. Thie position is expected to combine strong technical computer science capabilities with practical leadership,strong communicationskills, and a continuous improvement mindset. Benefits Highlights Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles 401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years Paid time off, including eight paid holidays Opportunity to earn bonuses Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance, and more Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development Responsibilities Become an expert resource inHampton’s ERP systems to provide business process support to various groups, including sales, operations, and finance Define specifications for newor improved tools andreports based on business userinput, and work with internal developers or third-party solution providers to ensure delivered results meet the needs of the business Drive continuous improvement within Hampton businesses through ongoing review of processes, personnel, strategic planning, data analysis, etc. Lead training initiatives and process improvement projects to further develop knowledge within various teams and execute the implementation of more efficient business processes Understand the various business processes ofHampton businesses, including how sales,purchasing, inventory and financial dataaremanaged, reported, and used across the organization Ensure accuracy and validity of reporting information forad hoc business needs andvarious sales processes, including financial review processes,supply chain management,overall sales development, etc. Monitor periodic changes to software platforms used byHampton businesses, such as newLumberTrackreleases, to ensure continuity of existing functionality and pursue use ofnew technologiesthat can help improve processes for our teams Support execution of business plans associated with operational changes and new business ventures Management maymodify,addor reallocate job responsibilities to better accommodate the needs of the business Core Competencies A successful person in this role will be: Outcome-oriented Focusedon improving defined resultsand achieving strategic goals, less concerned about creating a perfect solution, and more about “finding a better way every day” and pushing for positive change Disciplined in managing scope, priorities, and deadlines,and comfortable holdingthemselves andothers accountable to ensure projects stay on track Drive alignment of prioritiesconsistent with business needs Skilled in business systems optimizationand data governance Able to map current and future-state process flows andidentifyinefficiencies or opportunities with respect to people, processes, technologies, and data Understanddata structures and dependencies, find and mitigate constraints, and work with business leaders to implementeffectivesolutions Understand how systems are integrated and connected,identifyupstream/downstream impacts, and diagnose breakdowns Skilled in quality assurance Experienced with user acceptance testing, including designing tests andidentifyingand resolving defects Think like an end user,anticipatepotential failure points and work to prevent or mitigate issues Write clear user stories, functional requirements, and other documentation A strong communicator Able to translate business needs into technical language, and vice versa, explaining difficult concepts effectively for both technical and non-technical audiences, both verbally and in writing Drive adoption of change management efforts with frontline teams, building trust and overcoming resistance through clear communication of vision and value Assertive and responsible,exhibitinga high levelof professionalism, integrity, and emotional intelligence to build strong working relationships A problem solver Able to diagnose root causes and evaluate trade-offs Think in structured frameworks, breaking down complex problems into actionable parts Qualifications Bachelor’s degree incomputer science,business, finance, or an equivalent field required At leastthreeyears of relevant experiencerequired Experience with Lean and/or Six Sigma required,Green Belt or Black Beltpreferred ECBA or CBAP certification preferred Experience and knowledge creating and developing queries and reports from SQLpreferred Experience building data models with Power BI, Power Pivot/Power Query, and DAX a plus Experience in financial accounting a plus Experience within the lumber manufacturing or wholesaling industry a plus More About Us Hampton Lumberoperateswith a deep commitment to people, community, and sustainability. Having built a reputation for our commitment to sustainability and thoughtful forest practices, Hampton Lumber exports quality wood products worldwide and serves some of the largest construction and homesuppliesretailers in North America. We encourage community engagement and a spirit of volunteerism at all our locations. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, we are also proud sponsors of both the Portland Timbers and the Portland Thorns soccer clubs. Go Timbers! Go Thorns! Learn more athamptonlumber.comor follow us on Facebook:@HamptonLumber. You can also learn about our company and our values and priorities by visitingourblog. EEO Statement Hampton Lumber is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law. Disability accommodation available: If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office for the location that you are applying. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see these government posters: EEO is the Law and its accompanying temporary supplement. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hampton Lumber