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Business Analyst Production Planning Planner II

TEKBERRY


Job Location:

Hickory, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 5 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 2 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Business Analyst / Production Planning Planner II
Pay Rate Range: $20.00 - 23.00/hr (DOE)
Employment Type: Contract (12 Months Potential Extension)
Schedule: Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (flexibility to work 6:00 AM 2:00 PM as business needs require)
Location: Hickory NC 28601 (100% Onsite)
Positions: 2 Openings

Tekberry is seeking analytical and detail-oriented Business Analysts / Production Planning Planners to support supply chain and manufacturing operations within a fast-paced production environment. This role combines business analytics supply chain support project coordination and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize operational performance and customer service.

As a Tekberry W2 employee you will have access to health benefits.

Position Overview

The Business Analyst supports Supply Chain operations including planning scheduling warehousing packaging procurement and materials management activities. This position works closely with manufacturing operations finance engineering and supply chain teams to analyze business processes identify improvement opportunities and support system implementation projects.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical organized and comfortable working with large data sets while driving process improvements across multiple business functions.

Responsibilities Supply Chain & Operational Support
  • Support planning scheduling warehousing packaging procurement and material control operations
  • Assist with packaging and warehouse process improvement initiatives
  • Support shipping receiving inventory and warehouse optimization activities
  • Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities for increased efficiency
  • Analyze internal and external processes to improve supply chain effectiveness
Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Develop modify maintain and improve operational reports and business queries
  • Analyze manufacturing and supply chain data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
  • Utilize Microsoft Excel Access and reporting tools to support decision-making
  • Provide reporting support to Operations Supply Chain Finance and leadership teams
  • Create dashboards and analytical tools to support continuous improvement efforts
Project Management & Continuous Improvement
  • Participate in cross-functional projects focused on manufacturing efficiency customer service and supply chain optimization
  • Support implementation of new systems and business process initiatives
  • Lead or participate in process improvement projects as assigned
  • Assist with Lean Six Sigma and operational excellence initiatives
  • Support change management and process standardization efforts
Safety & Compliance
  • Maintain a safe working environment and follow all company safety procedures
  • Identify and report unsafe conditions or practices
  • Support compliance with operational and quality standards
Qualifications Required Education
  • High School Diploma or GED
Required Skills & Experience
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Project management and organizational skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across departments and organizational levels
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Excel and Access
  • Self-motivated with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Ability to adapt to changing business priorities
Preferred Qualifications
  • 2 5 years of supply chain planning logistics manufacturing or operations experience
  • Degree in Supply Chain Business Operations or related field
  • APICS certification preferred
  • Lean Six Sigma or Performance Excellence training/certification preferred
  • Green Belt certification preferred
  • SAP experience preferred
  • Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or ERP systems
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes and production operations
Soft Skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Leadership potential
  • Ability to influence others within a matrix organization
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Collaborative team player
  • Adaptable and comfortable with change
  • Results-oriented mindset
Work Environment
  • Manufacturing and supply chain environment
  • Frequent interaction with operations engineering finance and supply chain teams
  • Combination of analytical project-based and operational support work
  • Standard business hours with flexibility based on operational needs

We need hard-working reliable employees. Tekberry Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.

Tekberry is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).

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