Optimization Analyst

Motion Industries; Montgomery (AL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial solutions provider is seeking an Optimization Analyst to provide research and data analytics for process improvements. The candidate will work with Inventory, Purchasing, and Logistics teams, utilizing tools like Excel and Qlik. A bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in analytics are required. The role offers an excellent benefits package and is primarily remote.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation and sick pay

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in analytics or a similar role.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes data to provide research and develop a path forward.
• Develops and implements new processes and procedures to increase efficiencies.
• Perform analysis and ensure effectiveness of new processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Financial acumen

Qlik experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, statistics, or analytics

Tools

Excel

Qlik

Job description

USA, AL - Remote, Full time

SUMMARY:

Under limited supervision, the Optimization Analyst will work with Inventory, Purchasing, Logistics, Distribution and Fulfillment Centers, and other functional areas providing research and data analytics for process improvement and increased efficiency.

JOB DUTIES

• Utilizes data to provide research and develop a path forward. Identifies gaps and opportunities.
• Helps coordinate strategic direction. Develops and implements new processes and procedures to increase efficiencies.
• Conducts high level research projects and ongoing analysis to ensure effectiveness of new processes and procedures. Reviews and revises as needed.
• May provide project management support to the Optimization Manager or other functional area.
• Works closely with various departments to validate and obtain data.
• Gathers and analyzes data from the field with Excel and Qlik. Develops dashboards and other reporting tools to monitor data.
• Travels to conduct on site optimization analysis as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business, statistics, analytics, or an equivalent field and three (3) to five (5) years of experience or an equivalent combination.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Proven analytical and quantitative skills and an ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions and develop business cases.
• Must be able to interface with individuals at all levels of the organization both verbally and in writing.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Strong critical listening skills to be able to listen and determine the essence of what is being said.
• Accounting, auditing, inventory and Qlik experience preferred.
• Strong Project Management skills.
• Strong financial acumen skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to travel.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: None required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: No Supervisory Responsibility

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: No

Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

Where permitted by applicable law, successful applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to start date. COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment, subject to an approved accommodation, and proof of vaccination will be required on or prior to start date.