Supply Chain Business Analyst

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Job description

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Operations Business Analyst serves at the intersection of the Operations, Business Analytics, Strategy, Finance, and Technology.

You will be part of the Operations Projects team, and will work on critical projects to support Scholastic's business needs, driving operational efficiencies and customer improvements. Projects aim to improve operations while preserving or improving customer satisfaction, whether in transportation and logistics, warehouse, demand and supply planning, technology implementations or specific challenges faced by our businesses.

Your responsibilities range from establishing problem statement, identifying and transforming relevant data to conducting analysis and building business case/implementation plans. This role also involves working with stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Analytics, Product and Engineering to contribute to and drive progress on multiple operations projects, and employing effective project management techniques to track, compile and analyze performance data during the fiscal year for the benefit/review of the team.

The ideal candidate for this role requires strong communication skills, the ability to manage project scope and deadlines, willingness to learn new technology and data tools, and a commitment to delivering the highest quality in all projects. Being analytically minded, detail oriented, and passionate about making a difference is a must for this role. Analysts recognize that a collaborative mindset and a "can do" attitude is key in order to learn, contribute and grow at Scholastic.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

* Undergraduate/Graduate degree in business, supply chain & operations, engineering, or other quantitative disciplines
* Excellent analytical, logical reasoning and problem solving capabilities
* An ability to present and discuss technical, functional and management information in a clear and compelling manner that promotes consensus
* Passion for data driven decision making ("In Numbers We Trust" mindset) - Strong proficiency in spreadsheet analysis and PowerPoint
* Familiarity with using google suite products
* Experience working with technology and business SMEs to document as-is and to-be processes and data requirements Preferred (but not required) Skills and Knowledge
* Excellent analytical, statistics and problem solving capabilities, with a good understanding of basic Economics and Finance concepts (time value of money, NPV, financial statements)
* Academic or Internship Experience relating to Operations/Supply Chain/Logistics - Practical knowledge of distribution or Supply Chain

Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

Job Family Group:

Information Technology

Location Region/State:

Missouri

EEO Statement:

Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.

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