Business Analyst - Business Analyst III

JOB TITLE: BUSINESS ANALYST III

DURATION: 39 WEEKS

LOCATION: ONSITE IN NORTH READING MA

PAY RATE: $44 - $54 HOURLY

Job Description: Job Description

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

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