Senior Operations Analyst

IPG Photonics; Oxford (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IPG Photonics in Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Operations Analyst to lead advanced planning, analytics, and decision support across operations, focusing on inventory, cost efficiency, and performance.

You will maintain KPI dashboards, perform trend analyses across manufacturing processes, translate data into actionable insights, and support outsourcing and make-versus-buy decisions with Purchasing and Operations leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant analytical experience.
• Deep knowledge in data mining.
• Proficient in Advanced Excel, Jet Reports.
• Knowledge with business intelligence tools such as Power BI.
• Knowledge of ERP Navision.
• Advanced analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize automated operational KPIs reports and dashboards to improve transparency, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making within Operations.
• Perform advanced analysis to identify trends, constraints, and improvement opportunities across IPG Photonics manufacturing processes.
• Translate complex operational and financial data into actionable insights using clear visualizations and structured communication tailored to diverse stakeholders.
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of all operational data, analytics, and reporting outputs.
• Act as a subject matter expert for production database analytics and reporting supporting multiple product lines.

Skills

Analytical experience

Advanced analytical skills

Data mining

Cross-functional collaboration

Written communication

Verbal communication

Tools

Power BI

Jet Reports

Advanced Excel

Navision

Job description

Job-Description: Senior Operations Analyst

Role Summary

The Senior Operations Analyst is a key individual contributor responsible for advanced planning, analytics, and decision support across IPG Photonics operations. This role applies independent judgment, deep analytical expertise, and cross-functional collaboration to improve material planning, inventory optimization, cost efficiency, and operational performance.

Leveling Characteristics

• Operates independently with minimal supervision.
• Owns complex analyses, models, and planning processes.
• Influences decisions across multiple functions through data-driven recommendations.
• Anticipates operational risks and proactively proposes solutions.

Reporting and Operational Analytics

• Maintain and optimize automated operational KPIs reports and dashboards to improve transparency, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making within Operations.
• Perform advanced analysis to identify trends, constraints, and improvement opportunities across IPG Photonics manufacturing processes.
• Translate complex operational and financial data into actionable insights using clear visualizations and structured communication tailored to diverse stakeholders.
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of all operational data, analytics, and reporting outputs.
• Act as a subject matter expert for production database analytics and reporting supporting multiple product lines.

Cost Optimization and Strategic Support

• Support cost-reduction and productivity initiatives through detailed analysis of labor, material, throughput, and resource utilization.
• Partner with the Purchasing Department to analyze cost structures, and support sourcing strategies aligned with IPG’s product and margin objectives.
• Quantify, and prioritize automation and process-improvement opportunities to support scalable manufacturing growth.
• Provide analytical support for outsourcing, contract negotiations, and make-versus-buy decisions in collaboration with Purchasing and Operations leadership.

Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

• Lead Material Requirements Planning (MRP) activities by demand into executable inventory and supply plans across multiple product lines.
• Establish, monitor, and optimize minimum inventory levels for components and assemblies used in manufacturing, incorporating open demand, lead times, capacity constraints, and competing internal priorities.
• Improve and maintain safety stock calculation methodology to balance production, customer service levels, operational risk, and working capital.
• Prepare and present monthly inventory, forecast accuracy, and supply risk analyses to Operations leadership, including clear recommendations and mitigation strategies.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant analytical experience
• Deep knowledge in data mining
• Proficient in Advance Excel, Jet Reports
• Knowledge with business intelligence tools such as Power BI
• Knowledge of ERP Navision
• Advanced analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills