What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Innovation Analyst position at Gexpro Services?
Company Overview: Gexpro Services is a world-class Supply Chain Services outsource provider, specializing in developing and managing production inventory management programs. Our managed inventory programs are designed to support manufacturing OEM’s with their engineered production material specifications, fulfillment, and quality requirements.
Business Innovation Analyst Benefits: Gexpro Services offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive compensation plus annual bonus
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and pet insurance
- Hybrid work schedule
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee assistance program and Health wellness programs
- 401(k) immediately with a competitive match
- Several paid holidays and paid time off that includes personal, sick and vacation time.
Essential Responsibilities
- Drive simplification & continuous improvement projects throughout the business; prioritized on EBITDA and TWC impact.
- Work with Vertical and Site leadership to identify and execute on process gaps and simplification opportunities.
- Define plans to deliver change in 1-3 month increments, using agile methodologies to delivery incremental improvements in quick time periods.
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Drive strategic initiatives aimed at improving business KPIs through defining the issue, analyzing and prioritizing root causes, making improvements, and verifying results. Examples include, but not limited to,
- Faster, simpler, more accurate order entry in QAD by utilizing data uploads and automation enhancements.
- Improve branch efficiency by preventing vendor PO Variances and customer invoicing disputes.
- Drive implementation of efficiency tools like Smartsheet, MS Teams, etc.
- Warehouse space and throughput optimization
- Digital and mechanical automation
- Gain the “hearts and minds” of employees globally to change the way they work and improve the top/bottom line and customer service.
- Utilize technical tools (Python, SQL, etc.) to streamline processes and gain productivity
- Engage and collaborate with customers, suppliers, field leaders, and executives on right course of action to solve business problems and meet objectives.
- Influence the functional support / branch teams to change the way they work to better service customers and partner with suppliers.
- Gather data on existing process, where the top problems are, and show improvement results after positive changes are made.
DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Gexpro Services.
Skills, Knowledge, and Education:
- Strong knowledge of process improvement.
- Strong knowledge of distribution, preferred
- Strong knowledge/understanding of IT systems (Office, ERPs, etc.).
- Background in IT or related field, preferred.
- Six Sigma Certification and/or Lean Manufacturing experience, preferred
- Solid presentation skills.
- At least three years of project management and process improvement experience
- Ability to effectively communicate and work with all levels of the organization.
- Analytical, effective problem solver, solution oriented.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Team oriented with a hands-on leadership style.
- Working knowledge in PyTorch/Tensor Flow/Pandas, preferred
- Working knowledge of Database Management – SQL
- Understanding of Robotic Process Automation
- Prior experience with Power BI and Power Query/M, preferred
Gexpro Services is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment. With this in mind, if you encounter difficulty using our online application system due to disability and would like to request reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please email hr@gexproservices.com so that we can provide appropriate assistance.
Gexpro Services (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor) is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.
