Title: Business Analyst II Location: Fremont, CA (Onsite) Duration: 12 months
Role Mandate: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Business Analyst to join our Data Team within the Supply Chain Operations department. In this role, you will play a key part in analyzing business processes and data related to various aspects of the supply chain, identifying opportunities for improvement, and developing data-driven solutions that enhance efficiency and effectiveness. As a Business Analyst, you will work closely with cross-functional teams and contribute significantly to our organization's success by leveraging your analytical skills and supply chain expertise.
Candidate Value Proposition: This individual will be supporting a multi-functional data team within supply chain function of compliance program management and delivering AI solutions. The ideal candidate will support data-related projects and mainly looking at supply chain operations, workflow, efficiencies, effectiveness of tooling changes, implementations of tooling, and before and after comparisons from data. There are growth opportunities to learn all components of supply chain, warehouse management and logistics. This individual will understand how automation is applied across all processes. The team is small and there is opportunity to create a huge impact very quick, with a short turnaround time from ideation to implementation stages!
Role Responsibilities (including, but not limited to): • Conduct detailed analysis of existing supply chain operations and processes, focusing on data-related aspects such as data quality, integration, and reporting • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., procurement, logistics, manufacturing, sales) to understand their requirements and challenges, translating them into actionable insights and recommendations • Identify areas for process improvement and develop data-driven solutions that address supply chain inefficiencies, reduce costs, or improve performance • Support the development and implementation of new processes, systems, or data initiatives by providing business analysis input and participating in user acceptance testing • Create comprehensive documentation outlining business requirements, functional specifications, user stories, and process flows • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to supply chain data management and provide regular reports to management on the effectiveness of implemented improvements • Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in data analytics and supply chain management; recommend innovative solutions to enhance our competitive advantage • Participate in special projects and ad hoc analysis as required
Performance Measurement: Performance will be based on quality assessment, deliverables, feedback from peers, and deadlines on projects.
Must-Have Skills: • 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or similar role within a supply chain environment, with a focus on data-related projects • Experience analyzing data or using data to make a process improvement • Relevant experience leveraging data – processing data themselves and interpreting the data • Strong knowledge of supply chain concepts, processes, and systems (e.g., ERP, transportation management, warehouse management) • Proficiency in data analysis, modeling, and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau) – Tableau as a visualization tool • Portfolio of projects – building roadmaps, holding others accountable to deliver
Nice-to-Have Skills: • Any depth in data modelling • Project management experience and PMP certification is a plus • Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus • Using software like Python; ability to code • Degree in technical field – stats, mathematics (data related) • Supply chain background
Soft Skills: • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels • Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities and decision-making skills • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment • Ability to drive / address conflicts – communicate blockers • Effectively help the team with roadblocks • Proactive
Educational Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Data Science, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related fields
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $45.00/hr.
