Business Analyst - Business Analyst II

Business Analyst - Business Analyst II This role involves overseeing supply chain initiatives for assigned products. The position requires working cross-functionally with sourcing, planning, product, and engineering teams to balance commercial and technical trade-offs. A successful candidate will use experience in global supply chain management to achieve sustained operational excellence and cost optimization. Key Responsibilities Work cross-functionally with supply chain teams to identify and drive operational improvements in cost, lead time, and risk management. Act as a single point of contact for program resources to communicate supply chain decisions and progress. Synthesize inputs from Sourcing, Planning, Logistics, Engineering, and Finance to create recommendations for operational excellence and supply chain resilience. Execute cost reduction roadmaps, measuring total cost of ownership including spares, service, replacements, tariffs, and logistics impacts. Own lead time optimization analysis with clear reduction roadmaps and transparent reporting. Maintain ownership of supply chain requirements throughout general availability and end-of-life phases. Coordinate cross-functional implementation for post-launch design changes (ECOs). Drive root cause analysis and process improvements to ensure sustained operational excellence. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field. Experience: 3+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or product operations management in electromechanical commodities. Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder supply chain initiatives in sustained operations is required. Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data. Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams. Experience with supplier relationship management and performance tracking. Knowledge of global hardware and electromechanical supply chains. Preferred Qualifications Experience in robotics, electromechanical systems, or similar technology-intensive industries. Background in both New Product Introduction (NPI) and sustained operations supply chain management. 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or product operations management with direct responsibility in multiple commodities. Advanced degree (MBA, MS in Supply Chain Management, or Engineering). Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP) and PLM tools (Agile). Demonstrated success in cost reduction and lead time optimization initiatives. Experience with scenario planning and risk mitigation in complex supply chains. Knowledge of tariff management and trade compliance. Experience with Product Development Process (PDP) frameworks. Compensation & Benefits The pay rate for this position is between $28.00 and $38.00 per hour. #J-18808-Ljbffr