Business Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

The Business Analyst works at corporate level with key areas (sales, operations, marketing, admin, finance) to identify and document functional necessities needed for operational and system requirements. This position will identify process gaps and improvement opportunities and lead efforts to design solutions to those issues across multiple divisions.

Benefits :

• Generous Pay commensurate with experience and / or education
• Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, accident, critical care, and short-term & long-term disability insurance
• 401K retirement program with employer match
• Paid holidays, sick and vacation time
• Employee purchase pricing on auto, power sport, and bicycle tires

Education and / or Work Experience Requirements :

A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Analytics, Data Science, or a related field is required

At least three years of business analyst work experience is highly preferred

At least two years of experience working with ERP systems is highly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required :

Knowledge of corporate policies, procedures, and regulations

Ability to general solution ideas and group facilitation skills

Ability to process computer data, format, and generate reports

Ability to work within Sage 100 ERP and Microsoft Office Suite

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of risk management practices and pricing business concepts

Knowledge of financial implications of a project on the business

Basic understanding of functional business areas and how they interact

Ability to work with internal and external partners and users

Ability to work autonomously with minimal direct supervision

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Create necessary reports using Business Integrator or report writing tools for CRM

Develop and streamline Ad Hoc reports and tools to manage MRP / Purchasing

Establish, analyze, and document production KPI standards

Automate Daily Activity Report for production leadership analysis

Provide analysis of Domestic Freight Costs by Division / Vendor / Ship-to / Ship-from, etc.

Provide analysis on in-house vs. leased vs. outsourced domestic transportation

Develop a Purchasing strategy through collaboration with Purchasing Managers

Create cost analysis / justification and written recommendation to management

Create project plans, estimates, schedules, and status reports

Perform workflow analysis, create workflow diagrams, and make recommendations for procedural improvements

Performs other duties as assigned

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements :

Kenda is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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