Lean six sigma - Business Analyst 2

TALENT Software Services; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 49,593; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT Services provider is seeking a Business Operations Specialist in Redmond, WA. This full-time role focuses on managing supply chain processes for AI GPU delivery, ensuring alignment with customer needs. Candidates should have 2-4 years of experience, preferably with Lean Six Sigma documentation and data analysis skills. Key responsibilities include maintaining project communications, establishing processes, and ensuring data accuracy. This position offers growth opportunities into more analytical tasks.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in business operations or related field.
• Familiarity with software and Lean Six Sigma certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vendor relationships and act as business analyst.
• Ensure accuracy of data entry and project management processes.
• Document business processes and establish communication services.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma documentation

Data analysis with Power BI

Proficiency in Office applications

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

TALENT Software Services provided pay range

This range is provided by TALENT Software Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$28.00/hr - $36.00/hr

Purpose of the Team

The team focuses on managing the supply chain for AI GPU delivery to data centers, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and delivery schedules. The team handles the execution of customer-driven purchase orders for AI GPU within a zero to six-month window, tracking material alignment, data center availability, and customer needs.

Key Projects

This role is ideal for a Lean practitioner with experience in process documentation. The position involves building out current process data, conducting waste analysis, and implementing lean approach improvements.

Typical Task Breakdown and Operating Rhythm

• 40% of the day involves meetings to review inputs and changes from leadership.
• 60% of the day is dedicated to data entry, data review, and analysis to ensure system alignment and accuracy.

What Makes This Role Interesting?

This role offers the opportunity to start with data entry tasks and grow into a more analytical position, with potential for involvement in automation and process improvement.

Candidate Requirements

• Years of experience required: 2-4 years.
• Degrees or certifications required: None required, but familiarity with software is essential. Lean Six Sigma certifications are desirable.

Performance Indicators

Performance will be measured by the accuracy of data entry, the ability to identify discrepancies, and adherence to customer satisfaction dates.

Top 3 Hard Skills Required

• Minimum 2 years of experience with Lean Six Sigma documentation experience, including process support, waste hour analysis, and implementing Lean Six Sigma waste reduction.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with Power BI for data analysis and reporting.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with Office applications: Familiarity with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Summary

The primary function of a business operations specialist is to maintain vendor relationships, acting as a business analyst for non-IT projects or filling organizational roles above an administrative level but below a management level. Other responsibilities may include maintaining all project management processes, including project goals, deadlines, metrics, and budget. The business operations specialist usually reports to a project manager or director.

Job Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain communication services across business units or from the project team to the organization.
• Maintain the storage and retrieval of all project communications data and business metrics.
• Review contracts, cost proposals, and contract supplements.
• Establish and document business processes.
• Set up project and work breakdown structures.
• Track project budgets and expenditures, monitoring transaction controls and costs against budgets.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one's time effectively.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to work as needed.
• Ability to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses.
• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Word and Excel; experience with enterprise applications is a plus.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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