Operations & Procurement - Senior Analyst

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operational Analytics, KPIs & Process Improvement

  • Partner directly with Finance Leadership (Controller, VP Finance & CFO) to recommend, develop, and implement process and resource efficiencies that drive improving all aspects of Company profitability. This includes data collection, analysis, and modelling operational, labor, and financial data to identify trends, risks, and actionable improvement opportunities.

  • Develop KPI reporting, dashboards, spending analysis, and operational performance tools that improve visibility and decision-making cadence.

  • Analyze labor costs by functional area; perform cost rationalization across all areas of operational expenditures. Manage to Company targeted costs savings.

  • Identify root-cause process inefficiencies and recommend practical solutions that improve workflow, cost control, accountability, and resource utilization.

  • Partner with Operations, Finance, IT teams, and data source owners to improve reporting accuracy, automation, and timeliness.

  • Support cost rationalization across operational expenditures and assist with models used for staffing, productivity, overtime, and ROI decisions.

• Procurement, Vendor Management & Strategic Sourcing

  • Develop and formalize procurement processes, controls, and documentation across the organization.

  • Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to support product selection, supplier qualification, and competitive purchasing decisions.

  • Locate key suppliers, negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and service levels, and ensure materials, products, and services meet required specifications.

  • Conduct market analysis and monitor pricing trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and supply chain risks. v Develop and maintain vendor scorecards and conduct regular vendor reviews to measure effectiveness, quality, service, and compliance with company standards.

  • Support negotiations with vendors, partners, and equipment leasing companies in partnership with the Controller.

• Purchasing, Inventory & Supply Chain Support

  • Oversee purchase order processes from requisition through fulfillment, including tracking, follow-up, and issue resolution.

  • Support SKU management, inventory-on-hand visibility, replenishment timing, and restocking coordination.

  • Plan for seasonal demand and partner with warehouse and operations leaders to balance availability, service levels, and carrying costs.

  • Analyze purchasing patterns, supplier lead times, and inventory trends to improve procurement efficiency and inventory accuracy.

• Cross-Functional Partnership & Strategic Projects

  • Work closely with the Controller, Operations leaders, Finance, and project teams to support cost savings, process improvements, integrations, and operational initiatives.

  • Champion collaboration, documentation, accountability, and standard operating practices across procurement and operations processes.

  • Prepare and present analyses and recommendations to management in a clear, concise, and business-focused manner.

Qualifications and Skills: To perform this job successfully the candidate must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting, Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field of study.
• CPP, CSCP, CPSM, CPIM, or similar procurement, supply chain, finance, or analytics certifications are desirable.
• 5+ years’ experience in operations and finance, manufacturing and/or distribution environment.
• Demonstrated strong analytical, financial insight in delivering forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis, as well as data interpretation of business impact and results.
• Must possess excellent relationship management, leadership, and communication skills to influence strategy and negotiate with vendors.
• Highly computer literate – Advanced Excel is a MUST, Microsoft D365, Power BI Tableau, SQL, Warehouse Management Systems and/or Labor Management Systems experience, desirable.