Business Analyst - Business Analyst III

Business Analyst III

Support development of dashboards, reporting tools, and AI-enabled process workflows that drive team efficiency and decision-making. Working cross-functionally with product managers, sourcing, planning, product, and engineering teams to enable supply chain initiatives. A successful candidate will combine foundational supply chain knowledge with strong data and analytics capabilities, contributing to operational execution.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain operational dashboards and reports using Excel, Amazon Quick, and other BI tools to support team visibility into supply chain KPIs (e.g., lead time, cost, supplier readiness, shortage tracking)
• Execute and optimize AI-enabled process workflows, identifying opportunities to automate repetitive tasks, standardize reporting templates, and improve team throughput through tooling enhancements
• Support cross-functional supply chain teams executing programs, serving as a resource for communicating supply chain status, decisions, and implications of program changes across sourcing, planning, logistics, engineering, and finance stakeholders
• Contribute to cost reduction roadmaps and lead time optimization efforts by tracking total cost of ownership metrics and maintaining transparent, consistent reporting on progress
• Support root cause analysis, post-launch design change coordination (ECOs), and continuous process improvement efforts to sustain operational excellence across the product lifecycle

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or related field
• 1+ years of experience in supply chain, operations, or a data/analytics-adjacent role
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, data modeling) and at least one BI or reporting tool (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data from multiple sources into clear, actionable outputs
• Demonstrated ability to build dashboards, trackers, or reporting tools used by cross-functional stakeholders
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to present data clearly to non-technical audiences
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI workflow tools, automation platforms, or process optimization
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain, operations, or a data/analytics-adjacent role
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Python, or equivalent) with the ability to apply the right approach to the complexity of the problem
• Familiarity with supply chain concepts including lead time management, cost reduction, and supplier performance tracking
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP) or PLM tools (Agile)
• Background in robotics, electromechanical systems, or technology-intensive supply chains
• Experience supporting NPI or GA supply chain programs in a cross-functional environment
• Demonstrated ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions
• Strong attention to detail with a continuous improvement mindset

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.