Business Analyst – Supply Chain

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Assist in enhancing business operations and driving process improvement initiatives within a dynamic supply chain setting.

• Analyze operational data and document existing processes.

• Recognize inefficiencies, waste, manual tasks, redundancies, or unnecessary steps in the processes.

• Create optimized, standardized workflows and future-state process diagrams.

• Utilize Microsoft Visio, Excel, and various business applications to develop process maps, task documentation, and work instructions.

• Contribute to Lean Six Sigma and ongoing improvement initiatives.

• Develop and uphold standard operating procedures, task documentation, work instructions, and process guidelines.

• Examine operational data and system information to uncover discrepancies, trends, gaps, and opportunities for enhancement.

• Conduct data entry and validation to ensure system accuracy and alignment.

• Monitor process improvement activities, deliverables, and implementation status.

• Assist in standardization and automation efforts.

• Establish and document business processes along with supporting controls.

• Manage project communications, business metrics, documentation, and associated records.

• Support project and work breakdown structures as necessary.

• Oversee project activities, timelines, costs, and expenditures when applicable.

• Review business requirements, cost data, contracts, or related documentation as assigned.

• Collaborate with stakeholders and leadership to grasp process changes, requirements, and priorities.

• Present process findings, recommendations, and status updates to business partners.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Operations, or a related discipline.

• 2–4 years of pertinent professional experience in business operations, business analysis, process improvement, project coordination, or a similar field.

• Practical experience with Lean Six Sigma principles and process improvement methodologies.

• Experience in analyzing business processes to pinpoint waste, inefficiencies, redundancies, or opportunities for enhancement.

• Familiarity with creating and maintaining business process documentation.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.

• Capability to analyze information, identify trends, and convert findings into actionable business improvements.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

• Proficient in collaborating effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.

• Proven ability to manage data accurately and maintain trustworthy business records.

• Candidates must be available to work core business hours in the Pacific time zone and adjust their hours as necessary to support a globally distributed organization.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Competitive paid time off.

• Parental leave.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.