Business Analyst – Electrical Wiring Harness Lab

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Job Description:

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Key Responsibilities (Roles & Responsibilities)

1. Wiring Harness Components Procurement

Procure wiring harness partswires connectors terminals clips sleeves tapes and sub-assemblies. Track lead times costs MOQs and delivery schedules with suppliers. Raise and monitor purchase requests as needed. Support cost tracking and basic analyses.

2. Lab Inventory Management

Keep precise inventory records for wiring harness parts consumables and test materials. Monitor stock levels usage and safety margins. Ensure materials match lab schedules and engineering needs. Flag obsolete or excess items and arrange disposal. Help with regular audits and reconciliations.

3. Engineering & Lab Schedule Coordination

Collaborate with design and engineering teams on upcoming builds and tests. Convert plans into material requirements and lab readiness schedules. Manage slot planning material prep and build order. Provide updates on material status risks and schedule changes.

4. Import / Export & Compliance Support

Assist with import/export of wiring harness parts and lab equipment. Handle documentation invoices packing lists HS codes shipment tracking. Work with logistics and compliance teams for timely clearance. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.

5. Business Process & Data Support

Streamline lab procurement inventory and scheduling processes. Maintain trackers dashboards and reports on material status supplier performance inventory health and lab use. Identify and address process gaps or inefficiencies. Assist with audits and management reporting.

6. Stakeholder Coordination & Communication

Coordinate among engineering lab procurement logistics and suppliers. Communicate risks delays and changes affecting lab operations. Support issue resolution with structured follow-up and documentation.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree in any discipline

Experience

• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following domains:
  • Wiring harness labs Engineering procurement or material planning Lab inventory or stores managementSupplier coordination and logistics support

Skill Descriptors
Business Analysis: Knowledge of business analysis and the set of tasks techniques and tools required to identify business needs; ability to recommend solutions that deliver value to stakeholders.
Level Working Knowledge:
Analyzes the value of a business and its functions through the value estimation of assets.
Applies the prerequisites to a project before starting the business analysis process.
Collaborates with stakeholders development teams testing teams etc. to deliver business solutions.
Documents the business case to justify the requirements of time and resources of a project.
Utilizes diverse analysis tools and methodologies to group different business activities based on shared characteristics or similarities.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Level Extensive Experience:
Differentiates assumptions perspectives and historical frameworks.
Evaluates past decisions for insights to improve decision-making process.
Assesses and validates decision options and points and predicts their potential impact.
Advises others in analyzing and synthesizing relevant data and assessing alternatives.
Uses effective decision-making approaches such as consultative command or consensus.
Ensures that assumptions and received wisdom are objectively analyzed in decisions.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit receive and accurately interpret ideas information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Level Extensive Experience:
Reviews others writing or presentations and provides feedback and coaching.
Adapts documents and presentations for the intended audience.
Demonstrates both empathy and assertiveness when communicating a need or defending a position.
Communicates well downward upward and outward.
Employs appropriate methods of persuasion when soliciting agreement.

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