Operations Lead Analyst

owensminor; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens & Minor is seeking a senior analytical professional to provide decision support across the enterprise. You will apply advanced mathematical and statistical techniques to develop service sensitivity models and translate findings into actionable recommendations that drive measurable improvements.

You will gather, manipulate and synthesize data from multiple sources, document methodologies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence strategic decisions and operational changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Statistics, or Mathematics required.
• Ten or more years of applicable experience required.
• Master's Degree preferred; Lean/Six Sigma or TPS training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leverages business/analytical/system knowledge to develop and maintain data models and participates in discussions with cross-functional teams to understand and collaborate on business objectives and influence solution strategies.
• Integrates/transforms disparate data sources and determines the appropriate data hygiene techniques to apply.
• Thoroughly documents assumptions, methodology, validation and testing to facilitate peer reviews and training; subsequent analysts should be able to rely on documentation to replicate and continue work.
• Understands and adopts emerging technology and market shifts that can affect the application of scientific methodologies and/or quantitative analytical approaches to problem resolutions.
• Completes ad-hoc data analysis as determined by business need and/or management need.
• Recommendations typically have an impact on business results.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Data review & analysis

Needs assessment

Ambiguity management

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Project planning

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Statistics, or Mathematics

Master's Degree preferred

Ten or more years of applicable experience

Lean/Six Sigma or TPS training preferred

Job description

Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products, services and technology solutions that support care delivery in leading hospitals, health systems and research centers around the world. For over 140 years, Owens & Minor has delivered comfort and confidence behind the scenes, so healthcare stays at the forefront, helping to make each day better for the hospitals, healthcare partners, and communities we serve. Powered by more than 14,000 teammates worldwide, Owens & Minor exists because every day, everywhere, Life Takes Care™.

Global Reach with a Local Touch

• 140+ years serving healthcare
• Over 14,000 teammates worldwide
• Serving healthcare partners in 80 countries
• Manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Honduras, Mexico, Thailand and Ireland
• 40+ distribution centers
• Portfolio of 300 propriety and branded product offerings
• 1,000 branded medical product suppliers
• 4,000 healthcare partners served

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plan - Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.
• Educational Assistance - We offer educational assistance to all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability - We offer employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• Voluntary Supplemental Programs - We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.
• Support for your Growing Family - Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k) - We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Leave - In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional types of leave - including parental leave.
• Well-Being - Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs - all at no cost to you.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides decision support for business areas across the enterprise. Applies complex mathematical and statistical techniques to develop service sensitivity models. Draws conclusions and makes recommendations to fulfill business objectives and drive change. Gathers, manipulates and synthesizes data (e.g., attributes, transactions, behaviors, performance, etc.), models and other relevant information to draw conclusions and make recommendations that resulting in highly impactful operational changes or implementable strategies.

The anticipated pay range for this role is as follows: $90k-$95k yr /. The actual compensation offered may vary based on job related factors such as experience, skills, education and location.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Leverages business/analytical/system knowledge to develop and maintain data models and participates in discussions with cross-functional teams to understand and collaborate on business objectives and influence solution strategies.
2. Integrates/transforms disparate data sources and determines the appropriate data hygiene techniques to apply.
3. Thoroughly documents assumptions, methodology, validation and testing to facilitate peer reviews and training; subsequent analysts should be able to rely on documentation to replicate and continue work.
4. Understands and adopts emerging technology and market shifts that can affect the application of scientific methodologies and/or quantitative analytical approaches to problem resolutions.
5. Completes ad-hoc data analysis as determined by business need and/or management need.
6. Recommendations typically have an impact on business results.

SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs additional duties as directed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Statistics, or Mathematics required
• Master's Degree preferred
• Ten or more years of applicable experience required
• Certified Lean, Six Sigma or Transaction Process Systems (TPS) training preferred

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to effectuate return on investment required
• Ability to review and analyze information from multiple sources
• Ability to assess needs, identify issues, recommend alternatives and implement change
• Ability to work through ambiguity by gathering more data or seeking clarification
• Strong ability and experience managing and performing multiple concurrent tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate complex concepts to all levels of the organization
• Ability to plan and coordinate completion of tasks in a multi-deadline environment
• Ability to collaborate with others, make effective decisions, and negotiate well
• Demonstrated success in problem s