Business Analyst

Summary The Business Analyst will review, analyze and evaluate business systems and user needs. Document requirements, define scope and objectives and formulate systems to parallel overall business strategies. Responsibilities Determine operational objectives by studying business functions; gathering information; evaluating output requirements and formats Construct workflow charts and diagrams; studying system capabilities; writing specifications Improve systems by studying current practices; designing modifications Recommend controls by identifying problems; writing improved procedures Define project requirements by identifying project milestones, phases and elements; forming project team; establishing project budget Monitor project progress by tracking activity; resolving problems; publishing progress reports; recommending actions Maintain user confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential Prepare technical reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed Validate resource requirements and develop cost estimate models Perform daily, weekly and monthly reviews and analyses of current processes using operational metrics and reports Review a variety of areas including operations, purchasing, inventory, distribution and facilities Understand and communicate the financial and operational impact of any changes Suggest changes to senior management using analytics to support your recommendations. Actively participate in the implementation of approved changes Create informative, actionable and repeatable reporting that highlights relevant business trends and opportunities for improvement Conduct insightful, ad hoc analyses to investigate ongoing or one-time operational issues Requirements Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area required Microsoft Access and Excel required Experience with an ERP system required Cost Accounting experience preferred Experience in a manufacturing environment required Extremely organized with strong time-management skills Detail oriented, analytical and inquisitive Ability to work independently as well as to collaborate with others Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Run reports through ERP system (Radius) as well as Excel and Access for production and the shop floor for productivity. Also the back up for the costing estimator. A degree is a plus but necessary. Green Belt is a plus. Bonus eligible - $1,500/year Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm #J-18808-Ljbffr Superior Staffing