Process Excellence Principal

Jobtailor; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Operations Analytics leader in Alameda to guide IBP implementation, enterprise data strategy, and scalable systems decisions. You will provide strategic guidance on analytics, AI-driven process design, and cross-functional project execution to align operations with the company’s growth trajectory.

The role requires deep understanding of operations processes, strong communication to executive audiences, and a track record of delivering value-driven solutions in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, supply chain, engineering, information systems, data science, business, or related field; 8+ years in Operations analytics or related fields.
• Master’s degree in operations management, data science, industrial engineering, or related field preferred.
• Deep understanding of Operations processes and systems (planning, manufacturing, execution, analytics).
• Strong experience with SAP and IBP, including module selection and scalability tradeoffs.
• Experience with MES, master data management, and production analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead IBP implementation and enterprise data strategy and drive scalable operations performance.
• Provide senior-level technical, analytical, and strategic guidance across enterprise applications and data-driven processes.
• Coordinate intake and execution of Operations requests involving systems, analytics, and AI.
• Ensure solutions are fit-for-purpose, value-driven, and aligned with long-term tech roadmap.
• Provide leadership for process and solution implementation including demand, supply, inventory, capacity, and finance integration.
• Advise on sequencing and scalability decisions to match business complexity and growth.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure designs meet real operational needs and execution is as intended.
• Ensure Operations analytics, dashboards, and scenarios connect planning to execution and financial impact.
• Contribute to a 3–5 year Digital Strategy roadmap aligned with operations strategy.

Skills

Operations analytics

Enterprise systems

Leadership

Data science

KPIs

Forecasting

AI applicability

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP IBP

MES

Master data management

Analytics visualization tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Play a critical leadership function in IBP implementation, enterprise data strategy, systems scaling decisions, and cross functional project execution.
• Provide senior-level technical, analytical, and strategic guidance to enable scalable Operations performance through enterprise applications, analytics, and data‑driven process design.
• Responsible for intake, cross‑functional alignment, and execution of Operations requests involving internal processes, software systems, analytics, and AI.
• Ensure solutions are fit‑for‑purpose, value‑driven, and aligned with the company’s business complexity, growth trajectory, and long‑term technology roadmap.
• Provide senior technical and process leadership for process and solution implementation and maturity, including demand, supply, inventory, capacity, and financial integration.
• Advise on Operations solutions for sequencing and scalability decisions, ensuring solutions fit the operational complexity and growth stage of the business.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure solution designs meet real operational needs, and that execution performs as intended in practice— not just in concept.
• Ensure Operations analytics, scenarios, and dashboards connect planning outcomes to operational execution and financial impact.
• Contribute to development of a 3–5 year Digital Strategy roadmap, aligned with operational strategy and business growth.
• Help bridge gaps between operational systems (e.g., Pulse, MES, SAP, analytics tools) to enable improved visibility, including near real‑time production of health insights.
• Ensure assigned projects are aligned, value‑focused, and executed effectively by delivery teams.
• Understand business needs and provide strategic insights on dashboard and reporting ecosystem synergy, ensuring consistency, relevance, and executive usability.
• Translate vague or emerging ideas into structured analytical solutions, balancing innovation with business value.
• Evaluate and guide appropriate use of AI and advanced analytics, focusing on practical business impact rather than technology novelty.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in operations, supply chain, engineering, information systems, data science, business, or related field with 8+ years of experience in Operations analytics, enterprise systems, process excellence, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master’s degree in operations management, data science, industrial engineering, or related field preferred.
• Deep understanding of Operations processes and systems (planning, manufacturing, execution, analytics).
• Strong experience with SAP and IBP, including practical understanding of module selection and scalability tradeoffs.
• Experience with or exposure to MES, master data management, and production analytics.
• Proven ability to lead ambiguous, cross‑functional initiatives from concept through execution.
• Strong analytical framework development skills (KPIs, scenarios, forecasting, decision support).
• Experience in medical devices, biotech, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industries preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to convey complex technical concepts to executive and non‑technical audiences.
• High degree of accuracy, structured problem‑solving, and systems thinking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; advanced analytics and visualization tools preferred.
• Strong collaboration skills across business, analytics, and IT teams.