Job Title: Business Analyst III / IV
Position: Inventory Business Analyst
Number of Roles: 1
I. JOB SUMMARY
The Inventory Business Analyst will support Supply Chain and Inventory Management initiatives through data analysis, business process analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement. This position will work collaboratively with Supply Chain, Inventory Management, IT, and other business stakeholders to analyze data, identify trends and process gaps, and develop actionable insights that improve operational efficiency and inventory management.
The position will support the Material Readiness initiative and related Supply Chain and Inventory Management activities across multiple storerooms, jurisdictions, and business areas. The analyst will work across data sources and business processes to improve visibility, identify opportunities for process improvement, and support the evolution of inventory management practices.
A significant component of this role will involve working with existing processes and systems that may include manual data entry, work order updates, purchase order information, project numbers, inventory data, and other operational information. The analyst will be expected to understand these processes, identify opportunities to improve them, and help develop more efficient and sustainable approaches.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with data and learning new systems and business processes. While prior Supply Chain or Inventory experience is beneficial, deep Supply Chain specialization is not required. The ability to learn quickly, ask thoughtful questions, investigate problems, and translate data into meaningful business recommendations will be critical to success.
This position will also support reporting and analytics capabilities, including the potential development and enhancement of Power BI reporting and other data-driven tools. The analyst will partner with IT and business stakeholders to understand data sources, validate information, and improve the way data is used to support decision-making.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a data-driven, curious, and continuous-improvement mindset , with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functions. The position will require strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and follow-through.
II. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Support Supply Chain and Inventory Management initiatives through data analysis, business analysis, reporting, and process improvement.
- Analyze inventory and operational data to identify trends, exceptions, inconsistencies, opportunities, and potential process improvements.
- Develop and maintain reporting, analysis, and other business intelligence tools that provide visibility into inventory and Supply Chain activities.
- Utilize Microsoft Excel to manipulate, analyze, reconcile, and interpret large or complex data sets and identify actionable trends.
- Support the development and enhancement of Power BI dashboards and reporting as business needs evolve.
- Research inventory and operational issues by gathering information from multiple data sources, understanding the existing process, identifying root causes, and developing recommendations.
- Document current-state processes and identify opportunities to streamline manual activities, improve data quality, and increase efficiency.
- Support updates and maintenance within inventory and Supply Chain systems, including work orders, purchase orders, project information, inventory data, and related system fields.
- Analyze existing data and processes to determine whether information is accurate, complete, and being utilized effectively.
- Partner with IT and data teams to understand system functionality, data sources, reporting requirements, and opportunities to improve data accessibility and usability.
- Collaborate with Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Procurement, and other business stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into analytical or process solutions.
- Support inventory and material readiness initiatives by providing data, analysis, reporting, and process support to business partners.
- Analyze lead times, sourcing information, inventory activity, and other relevant data to help identify opportunities for improved Supply Chain performance.
- Review processes across multiple storerooms, jurisdictions, or business areas to identify common challenges, inconsistencies, and opportunities for standardization.
- Assist with identifying opportunities to improve material availability, reduce unnecessary manual work, improve process efficiency, and support informed business decisions.
- Create clear and concise presentations, reports, and other materials for business stakeholders and leadership.
- Participate in meetings with Supply Chain and Inventory leadership to understand priorities, communicate findings, and support execution of identified initiatives.
- Maintain documentation related to processes, reporting, data requirements, and business procedures.
- Support additional business initiatives as priorities evolve, applying analytical and problem-solving skills across the broader organization.
- Serve as a collaborative resource to the team and provide support, follow-through, and situational problem solving as needed.
III. JOB-SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel , including the ability to work with large data sets, identify trends, perform analysis, and reconcile information.
- Working knowledge of Power BI or other business intelligence/reporting tools preferred.
- Ability to research and understand business processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend practical improvements.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Ability to learn new systems, tools, and business processes quickly.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate analytical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with business, Supply Chain, Inventory, IT, and other cross-functional teams.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate strong follow-through.
- Comfortable working with ambiguity and investigating problems where the solution or process may not be clearly defined.
- Results-oriented and data-driven work style.
- Continuous improvement mindset with a willingness to identify and challenge inefficient or outdated processes.
- Ability to balance analytical work with tactical or administrative responsibilities as needed to support the team.
- Business Analyst, Project Controls, Supply Chain, Inventory, Operations, Procurement, or related experience preferred.
IV. JOB QUALIFICATIONS
1. Basic / Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or another relevant field of study plus relevant work experience ; OR equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
- Demonstrated experience working with data and performing analysis.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze information, identify trends or issues, and communicate findings.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with business stakeholders.
2. Desired Qualifications
- Experience in a Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Project Controls, Operations Analyst, Supply Chain Analyst, Inventory Analyst, or similar role.
- Experience with Power BI or other data visualization / business intelligence tools.
- Experience with inventory management, Supply Chain, procurement, purchasing, or materials management.
- Experience working with ERP, inventory management, or other enterprise business systems.
- Experience documenting and improving business processes.
- Experience partnering with IT or technical teams on data, reporting, or system-related initiatives.
- Experience working with large or complex data sets.
- Utility, energy, or similar industry experience is a plus but is not required .
- Maximo experience is preferred but not required.