Analyst, Business Operations & Governance

barrywehmiller; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Packaging, part of Barry-Wehmiller, is seeking an Analyst to tackle problems, improve processes, and collaborate with Commercial, Procurement, Operations, Finance, Legal, Service and Risk.

You will build SOPs, dashboards, and playbooks, manage workflow, and help leaders make faster decisions. This role offers exposure across multiple business functions and a clear path to future opportunities in analytics and governance.

Qualifications

• Analytical and organizational skills essential for cross-functional roles.
• Problem-solving mindset and accuracy in handling data and processes.
• Detail-oriented approach to documentation, governance, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage workflow intake, documentation, approvals, and tracking to keep projects moving.
• Maintain clear records and decision logs to improve transparency and accountability.
• Analyze priorities and progress to help leaders make better, faster decisions.
• Ensure requests and activities align with business processes and governance standards.
• Lead supplier onboarding and qualification activities.
• Prepare executive-ready presentations and business updates.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Finance, Economics, Operation

Job description

About Us: BW Packaging is driving performance at the intersection of people, technology, and customer care. As part of the privately held Barry-Wehmiller family, we unite a global team of packaging experts with a clear purpose: People Who Care, Building Solutions that Perform. We take on our customers'toughest challenges as our own - delivering both innovative and enduring solutions that set the standard for value and performance. Our strength comes from our people and the power of our brands - trusted names in packaging that are known worldwide for engineering excellence, application expertise, and lifetime commitment to customer success. Truly Human Leadership guides our belief that exceptional business results and profound respect for people together provide the foundation of enduring success. We are committed to forging lasting partnerships with our customers, earning their trust through integrity, expertise, and execution. With our full range of packaging solutions and long term partnership and service, we help customers achieve operational excellence today while building the future of packaging together.

Job Description:

The Analyst, Business Operations & Governance is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and working with many different teams. In this role, you'll learn how a global business operates, build strong analytical and organizational skills, and contribute to high-visibility work that supports customers, suppliers, and internal partners across BW Packaging.

You'll help bring structure to complex work, strengthen business processes, and support key activities across Commercial, Procurement, Operations, Finance, Legal, Service, and Risk. This role is ideal for someone who is curious, detail-oriented, and excited to grow into a trusted business partner.

What You'll Do

Business Operations & Execution

• Manage workflow intake, documentation, approvals, and tracking to keep projects moving.
• Maintain clear records and decision logs that improve transparency and accountability.
• Analyze priorities and progress to help leaders make better, faster decisions.
• Ensure requests and activities align with business processes and governance standards.

Commercial & Supplier Governance

• Support customer and supplier agreement reviews, approvals, and documentation.
• Lead supplier onboarding and qualification activities.
• Maintain supplier compliance materials (insurance certificates, governance records, audit documentation).
• Assist with supplier assessments and continuous improvement of contract and governance processes.

Risk, Compliance & Issue Resolution

• Support compliance requirements, business policies, and governance frameworks.
• Help manage claims, disputes, and contract-related issues.
• Partner with stakeholders to complete documentation and maintain accurate business records.
• Identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities in recurring processes.

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Build and maintain SOPs, templates, and playbooks that make work easier and more consistent.
• Support initiatives that reduce manual effort and streamline workflows.
• Identify opportunities to use systems, automation, and new tools to improve outcomes.
• Help implement new reporting capabilities and operating models.

Reporting, Analytics & Business Support

• Create dashboards, reports, and metrics that show how the business is performing.
• Analyze processes to identify opportunities for improvement and risk reduction.
• Support operating reviews, project plans, and action-item tracking.
• Prepare executive-ready presentations and business updates.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build relationships across Commercial, Procurement, Finance, Operations, Legal, Service, and Risk.
• Help align stakeholders with different priorities and perspectives.
• Act as a reliable resource for analysis, problem-solving, and operational support.
• Promote transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Gain

• Hands‑on experience across multiple business functions.
• Exposure to commercial agreements, supplier governance, compliance, and risk management.
• Skill development in analytics, reporting, project coordination, and process improvement.
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful business initiatives early in your career.
• A strong foundation for future roles in operations, supply chain, procurement, governance, or business analytics.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Finance, Economics, Operation