Graduate Operations Analyst

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Extensive training in operations

Mentorship from senior managers

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Graduate Operations Analyst to join the operational excellence team. This fully remote role offers the flexibility to analyze and improve business processes from anywhere, collaborating with operational leaders to identify inefficiencies and drive optimization.

The position is ideal for recent graduates aiming to develop analytical and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, remote-first environment with exposure to diverse operational projects and mentorship

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Effective communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Create reports and dashboards to track KPIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement operational changes.
• Support development and maintenance of SOPs and documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Quantitative skills

Remote collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis tools

Job description

Our client is seeking a proactive and analytical Graduate Operations Analyst to join their operational excellence team. This role is fully remote, providing the flexibility to analyze and improve business processes from any location. You will work closely with operational leaders to identify inefficiencies, implement process improvements, and contribute to the overall optimization of company operations. This is an outstanding opportunity for recent graduates to develop critical analytical and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, remote-first environment, driving tangible improvements across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze operational data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Create reports and dashboards to track key operational performance indicators (KPIs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of operational changes.
• Support the development and maintenance of operational documentation and standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Effective communication skills for successful remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work opportunity offering significant flexibility.
• Extensive training in operations analysis and process improvement methodologies.
• Exposure to diverse operational challenges and strategic projects.
• Mentorship from senior operations managers and experts.