Business Operations Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supply chain processes, such as inventory analysis, order fulfillment, import/export operations, and shipping, for a regional or global business unit.
• Produces reports using IT systems and analyzes data to develop trends for supply and demand activities; articulates findings to management.
• Analysis of backlog management.
• Gathers demand data from country, region, and account managers to contribute to demand planning.
• Collaborates with regional and global business unit planning teams to maintain and enhance current business processes.
• Reviews performance metrics regularly, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Researches and analyzes priority projects within established guidelines.
• Communicates requirements and guidelines to the regional and global business unit planning teams.
• May provide training or general direction for junior staff members.

Education and Experience Required:

• First-level university degree or equivalent experience
• Typically 2-4 years of experience in a supply chain function.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated understanding of supply chain processes (plan, source, make deliver).
• Strong analytical and data modeling skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; mastery of English and local language.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Developed Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and other analytical aids to help manage the operation.
• Developing Project Management Skills.
• Demonstrated business acumen and technical knowledge within the area of responsibility.
• Proficient understanding of HP's overall supply chain strategy.
• Strong understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and ATP.
• Developed an understanding of import/export regulatory requirements and compliance.
• Moderate level of knowledge of inventory analysis.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.