Senior Operations Analytics & Planning Lead

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

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.