Business Analyst Specialist

Location: Greenville, SC Reports to: Manager, Business Operations Exempt - level 307 Must be authorized to work in the US without any future sponsorship.   Summary / Purpose The Business Analyst Specialist will work as a member of the Bearing Business Unit (BBU) Business Management team and will be responsible for providing broad support for this team.  This person may lead or assist in the activities listed but are not limited to the following: Analytics Collect, cleanse, and analyze data from multiple sources to assess business conditions, trends and patterns. Transform large datasets into clear, concise summaries and visualizations to aid strategic planning and decision-making. Collect information from stakeholders to identify key business objectives, challenges, and requirements.  Deliver detailed functional and technical requirements for new projects or system enhancements. Analyze historical data and apply predictive analytics to guide decisions and identify  actionable next steps. Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement Evaluate the potential impact and feasibility of proposed solutions, considering financial and business implications. Assess current business processes to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for optimization and propose solutions. Present findings and recommend solutions to stakeholders, collaborating with various teams to implement changes. Recommend data-driven solutions to address identified issues, including process improvements, system upgrades, or new technology implementations. Essential Duties and Accountabilities Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Support business quotations, tracking and reporting, and provide support for product pricing. Aid in business planning activities. Support product or customer portfolios, providing profitability analysis and tracking. Facilitate price adjustment activities. Collaborate with the business unit to define problems, collect and analyze data, and execute business decisions. Review reports from various functions to enhance and standardize reporting processes. Evaluate current business operations and data to identify improvement opportunities and propose solutions and business cases. Lead or collaborate with business management and other functions to implement changes.  Develop business cases for the use of AI, automation or other technology to enhance processes and eliminate non-value-added tasks. Guide and mentor fellow analysts in best practice in data analytics. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Education. Bachelor’s Degree. Finance, Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Analytics or other analytical degrees preferred. Experience  8 years solving complex analytical problems. 5 years contributing in a data analytics or business analytics role. 5 years working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. 3 years of project management. 3 years implementing continuous improvement changes. Skills Proficient in Excel and Power BI. Strong business acumen. Effective communication and presentation skills. Continuous improvement mindset. Self-starter and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Strong planning, organizational, and project completion skills. High sense of ownership and accountability. Strong leader and collaborative team player. Knowledge of AI and automation techniques and applications. Experience with Oracle. Experience with Nintex desired.   Supervisory Responsibilities:     This position has no supervisory responsibilities.   Work Environment/Physical Demands: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is mostly performed in a normal office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards, and with substantial time spent working on a computer. Requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment. The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection. Travel by automobile and plane required - up to 10% of time.