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Junior Business Analyst - Manufacturing

NOV
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Houston, Texas, United States
Description
  • Gather, document, and validate business requirements from stakeholders.
  • Conduct interviews, workshops, and meetings to understand business processes and challenges.
  • Translate business needs into clear functional requirements and user stories.
  • Create process maps, workflows, and business process documentation using industry best practices.
  • Assist senior Business Analysts with solution design and requirement refinement.


Responsibilities

Manufacturing & Inventory Support

  • Analyze manufacturing, inventory, warehouse, and supply chain business processes to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Support initiatives focused on inventory accuracy, production efficiency, and operational excellence.
  • Assist with inventory reconciliation, cycle count analysis, and inventory reporting.
  • Understand and document processes related to:
    • Bills of Materials (BOM)
    • Production Orders
    • Inventory Transactions
    • Material Movements
    • Warehouse Operations
    • Purchase Orders
    • Material Planning

ERP & Systems Support

  • Support ERP enhancement projects and system implementations.
  • Collaborate with technical teams to clarify business requirements.
  • Assist in preparing functional specifications and business documentation.
  • Participate in solution reviews and design discussions.
  • Help identify opportunities to automate manual business processes.

Data Analysis & Reporting

  • Analyze operational data to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Build reports and dashboards using Excel and Power BI.
  • Monitor manufacturing and inventory KPIs.
  • Prepare recurring business reports for leadership.
  • Support data validation and quality improvement initiatives.

Testing & Implementation

  • Prepare User Acceptance Testing (UAT) scenarios and test cases.
  • Execute functional testing for new system enhancements.
  • Document testing results and report issues.
  • Coordinate with developers to resolve defects.
  • Support software deployments and implementation activities.

Documentation & Training

  • Create business process documentation and user guides.
  • Maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Assist with training end users on new system features and business processes.
  • Ensure documentation remains accurate and up to date.

Project Support

  • Assist Senior Business Analysts with planning and coordination activities.
  • Participate in project meetings and status updates.
  • Track action items and follow up with stakeholders.
  • Support continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in:
    • Industrial Engineering
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Operations Management
    • Information Systems
    • Management Information Systems
    • Business Analytics
    • Computer Science
    • Engineering
    • Business Administration
    • Or a related field
  • 0–2 years of relevant experience.
  • Internship, co-op, capstone, or academic project experience is highly valued.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated willingness to learn new technologies and business processes