Operations & Procurement - Senior Analyst

Capacity; North Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Capacity is seeking a results-driven Operations- Finance professional in New Jersey to lead procurement, analytics, and cost control initiatives. You will own KPI dashboards, vendor management, and cross-functional programs with IT and operations to drive efficiency.

Senior responsibilities include forecasting, budgeting, and process improvement to maximize profitability while collaborating with Controllers and VP Finance. On-site role with exposure to ERP systems and data analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business management, supply chain or operations management.
• Certifications such as CPP, CSCP, CPSM, CPIM are desirable.
• 5+ years’ experience in operations and finance, manufacturing or distribution.
• Strong analytical and financial insight for forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis.
• Excellent relationship management, leadership, and communication skills to influence strategy.
• Advanced Excel; experience with D365, Power BI/Tableau, SQL a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Finance leadership to recommend, develop, and implement process efficiencies that improve profitability.
• Develop KPI reporting, dashboards, spending analysis, and operational performance tools.
• Analyze labor costs by function and drive cost savings across operational expenditures.
• Identify root-cause process inefficiencies and propose practical solutions.
• Coordinate with Operations, IT, and data owners to improve reporting accuracy and timeliness.
• Support cost rationalization and ROI decisions for staffing, productivity, overtime.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Vendor management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting, Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management

CPP, CSCP, CPSM, CPIM certifications desirable

Tools

Microsoft D365

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Warehouse/Labor Management Systems

Job description

• Operational Analytics, KPIs & Process Improvement
• Partner directly with Finance Leadership (Controller, VP Finance & CFO) to recommend, develop, and implement process and resource efficiencies that drive improving all aspects of Company profitability. This includes data collection, analysis, and modelling operational, labor, and financial data to identify trends, risks, and actionable improvement opportunities.
• Develop KPI reporting, dashboards, spending analysis, and operational performance tools that improve visibility and decision-making cadence.
• Analyze labor costs by functional area; perform cost rationalization across all areas of operational expenditures. Manage to Company targeted costs savings.
• Identify root-cause process inefficiencies and recommend practical solutions that improve workflow, cost control, accountability, and resource utilization.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, IT teams, and data source owners to improve reporting accuracy, automation, and timeliness.
• Support cost rationalization across operational expenditures and assist with models used for staffing, productivity, overtime, and ROI decisions.
• Develop and formalize procurement processes, controls, and documentation across the organization.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to support product selection, supplier qualification, and competitive purchasing decisions.
• Locate key suppliers, negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and service levels, and ensure materials, products, and services meet required specifications.
• Conduct market analysis and monitor pricing trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and supply chain risks. v Develop and maintain vendor scorecards and conduct regular vendor reviews to measure effectiveness, quality, service, and compliance with company standards.
• Support negotiations with vendors, partners, and equipment leasing companies in partnership with the Controller.
• Purchasing, Inventory & Supply Chain Support
• Oversee purchase order processes from requisition through fulfillment, including tracking, follow-up, and issue resolution.
• Support SKU management, inventory-on-hand visibility, replenishment timing, and restocking coordination.
• Plan for seasonal demand and partner with warehouse and operations leaders to balance availability, service levels, and carrying costs.
• Analyze purchasing patterns, supplier lead times, and inventory trends to improve procurement efficiency and inventory accuracy.
• Cross-Functional Partnership & Strategic Projects
• Work closely with the Controller, Operations leaders, Finance, and project teams to support cost savings, process improvements, integrations, and operational initiatives.
• Champion collaboration, documentation, accountability, and standard operating practices across procurement and operations processes.
• Prepare and present analyses and recommendations to management in a clear, concise, and business-focused manner.
  

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Operational Analytics, KPIs & Process Improvement
  • Partner directly with Finance Leadership (Controller, VP Finance & CFO) to recommend, develop, and implement process and resource efficiencies that drive improving all aspects of Company profitability. This includes data collection, analysis, and modelling operational, labor, and financial data to identify trends, risks, and actionable improvement opportunities.
  • Develop KPI reporting, dashboards, spending analysis, and operational performance tools that improve visibility and decision-making cadence.
  • Analyze labor costs by functional area; perform cost rationalization across all areas of operational expenditures. Manage to Company targeted costs savings.
  • Identify root-cause process inefficiencies and recommend practical solutions that improve workflow, cost control, accountability, and resource utilization.
  • Partner with Operations, Finance, IT teams, and data source owners to improve reporting accuracy, automation, and timeliness.
  • Support cost rationalization across operational expenditures and assist with models used for staffing, productivity, overtime, and ROI decisions.
• Procurement, Vendor Management & Strategic Sourcing
  • Develop and formalize procurement processes, controls, and documentation across the organization.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to support product selection, supplier qualification, and competitive purchasing decisions.
  • Locate key suppliers, negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and service levels, and ensure materials, products, and services meet required specifications.
  • Conduct market analysis and monitor pricing trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and supply chain risks. v Develop and maintain vendor scorecards and conduct regular vendor reviews to measure effectiveness, quality, service, and compliance with company standards.
  • Support negotiations with vendors, partners, and equipment leasing companies in partnership with the Controller.
• Purchasing, Inventory & Supply Chain Support
  • Oversee purchase order processes from requisition through fulfillment, including tracking, follow-up, and issue resolution.
  • Support SKU management, inventory-on-hand visibility, replenishment timing, and restocking coordination.
  • Plan for seasonal demand and partner with warehouse and operations leaders to balance availability, service levels, and carrying costs.
  • Analyze purchasing patterns, supplier lead times, and inventory trends to improve procurement efficiency and inventory accuracy.
• Cross-Functional Partnership & Strategic Projects
  • Work closely with the Controller, Operations leaders, Finance, and project teams to support cost savings, process improvements, integrations, and operational initiatives.
  • Champion collaboration, documentation, accountability, and standard operating practices across procurement and operations processes.
  • Prepare and present analyses and recommendations to management in a clear, concise, and business-focused manner.
    

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting, Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field of study.
• CPP, CSCP, CPSM, CPIM, or similar procurement, supply chain, finance, or analytics certifications are desirable.
• 5+ years’ experience in operations and finance, manufacturing and/or distribution environment.
• Demonstrated strong analytical, financial insight in delivering forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis, as well as data interpretation of business impact and results.
• Must possess excellent relationship management, leadership, and communication skills to influence strategy and negotiate with vendors.
• Highly computer literate – Advanced Excel is a MUST, Microsoft D365, Power BI Tableau, SQL, Warehouse Management Systems and/or Labor Management Systems experience, desirable.