Business Analyst

Uniting Holding; Bolivar (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniting Holding is seeking a Business Analyst to review, analyze, and evaluate business systems and user needs. You will document requirements, define scope and objectives and formulate systems to parallel overall business strategies.

The role involves running reports via Radius ERP and Excel/Access for production and shop floor productivity, developing cost estimates, and communicating financial and operational impacts of changes. A degree is a plus; Green Belt is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have 2–4 years of experience in the field.
• Proficient in Excel and Access; ERP experience required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; an Associate's degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze and evaluate business systems and user needs.
• Document requirements, define scope and objectives; formulate systems aligned with business strategies.
• Run reports through ERP (Radius) and Excel/Access for production and shop floor productivity.
• Construct workflow diagrams; write specifications and monitor project progress.
• Support cost estimates and budgeting; prepare technical reports and analyses.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Access

ERP systems

Cost accounting

Manufacturing

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Radius ERP

Job description

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