Manufacturing Data Analyst
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Job Location:
Waukegan, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title: Business Data Analyst
Reporting into Title: Director of Supply Chain
Business and Department: Supply Chain
Visual Pak Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visual Pak does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion marital status age national origin disability medical condition pregnancy gender (orientation or identification) sexual orientation veteran status or any other basis covered by federal state or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications merit skills individual performance and business needs.
Position Purpose/Summary:
The Business Data Analyst enhances supply chain performance through data-driven insights and strategic reporting. This position supports the broader Supply Chain function focusing on improving forecast accuracy to enable effective Sales Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP)reporting inventory optimization and advanced analytics capabilities to support demand planning and operational efficiency.
The Business Data Analyst is responsible for delivering impactful analytical support to improve forecast reliability identify risks and opportunities within the supply chain and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role collaborates cross-functionally with Operations Purchasing Finance and Commercial teams to translate complex data into actionable insights that inform decision-making and drive measurable business outcomes.
Direct Reports
Knowledge-Skills-Abilities
Education:
Experience:
Technology/Software:
Communication:
Physical Capabilities
Strength (lifting dexterity repetitive motion):
Movement (standing stopping sitting crouching crawling):
Hearing (loud noise tolerance quiet work area public speaking receive work direction):
Vision (judge distance read signs extended computer work identify details):
Reporting into Title: Director of Supply Chain
Business and Department: Supply Chain
Visual Pak Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visual Pak does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion marital status age national origin disability medical condition pregnancy gender (orientation or identification) sexual orientation veteran status or any other basis covered by federal state or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications merit skills individual performance and business needs.
Position Purpose/Summary:
The Business Data Analyst enhances supply chain performance through data-driven insights and strategic reporting. This position supports the broader Supply Chain function focusing on improving forecast accuracy to enable effective Sales Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP)reporting inventory optimization and advanced analytics capabilities to support demand planning and operational efficiency.
The Business Data Analyst is responsible for delivering impactful analytical support to improve forecast reliability identify risks and opportunities within the supply chain and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role collaborates cross-functionally with Operations Purchasing Finance and Commercial teams to translate complex data into actionable insights that inform decision-making and drive measurable business outcomes.
Direct Reports
- None.
Knowledge-Skills-Abilities
Education:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Data Analytics Business Management or equivalent work experience
Experience:
- 5 years of experience in supply chain or manufacturing operations specializing in data analysis forecasting and strategic business operations.
- 2 years of experience directly supporting and managing Sales Inventory and Operations (SIOP) planning.
- Familiarity with packaging or contract manufacturing environments is a plus.
- Proven ability to analyze complex data sets and translate into actionable insights.
- Experience with demand forecasting inventory analysis or production planning.
- Solid understanding of financial and operational metrics.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Displays efficient time-management skills by meeting deadlines while multi-tasking stopping/starting work assignments and redirecting attention as necessary.
- Recognizes and respects confidentiality in various formats
Technology/Software:
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs Pivot Tables Power Query SumIfs etc.)
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (Microsoft Navision or similar)
- Power BI Tableau or other data visualization tools preferred
- Experience with statistical tools for forecasting and trend analysis (e.g. time series regression models)
- SharePoint and collaborative tools for reporting process enhancements
Communication:
- Developed and practiced competency with written and verbal communication.
- Able to persuade and influence outcome using respectful and fair messaging tactics.
- Demonstrated ability to receive information competently and respond well.
Physical Capabilities
Strength (lifting dexterity repetitive motion):
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time.
Movement (standing stopping sitting crouching crawling):
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Hearing (loud noise tolerance quiet work area public speaking receive work direction):
- Traditional office setting with normal range of noise; able to receive information that is audible with or without accommodation.
Vision (judge distance read signs extended computer work identify details):
- Predominantly computer-based work whereby seeing a screen is necessary.
