At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyze business processes and recommend improvements for production and supply chain operations.
- Company: Join a dynamic manufacturing environment focused on operational excellence.
- Benefits: Professional growth opportunities, collaborative culture, and exposure to cross-functional initiatives.
- Other info: Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and Power BI are essential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by improving efficiency and driving business success.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience in business analysis or related fields.
The predicted salary is between 76770 - 93830 $ per year.
Key Responsibilities
- Business Analysis & Process Improvement
- Analyze and document business processes related to production planning, inventory management, materials planning, and supply chain operations.
- Meet with stakeholders to gather requirements, understand operational challenges, and recommend improvements.
- Facilitate discussions and working sessions with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for greater efficiency.
- Conduct root-cause analyses related to material shortages, scheduling issues, inventory discrepancies, and workflow inefficiencies.
- Translate business requirements into actionable process, reporting, or system improvements.
- Create and maintain process documentation, workflows, procedures, and business requirements documents.
- Contribute to operational excellence, digital transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support daily and long-range production and materials planning activities.
- Maintain planning parameters including lead times, safety stock levels, reorder points, and bill-of-material accuracy.
- Coordinate material availability to support customer demand and production requirements.
- Develop and maintain production schedules based on capacity, demand forecasts, inventory levels, and operational priorities.
- Monitor planning exceptions, shortages, and supply-chain risks.
- Analyze demand trends and inventory performance to support operational decision-making.
- Work closely with procurement, production, logistics, and engineering teams to ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Reporting & Data Analytics
- Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards, KPIs, and operational performance reports.
- Analyze large datasets using advanced Excel tools, formulas, and pivot tables.
- Build and maintain reporting solutions using Power BI and other business intelligence tools.
- Identify trends, risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities using operational and business data.
- Present findings and recommendations to managers and senior leaders.
- Support decision-making through accurate reporting, analysis, and business insights.
- Improve data quality, reporting processes, and visibility of operational metrics.
- Process Documentation & Continuous Improvement
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), workflows, process maps, and operational documentation.
- Ensure planning and reporting processes are documented, standardized, and continuously improved.
- Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce manual processes, and improve data accuracy.
- Support system enhancements, reporting improvements, and operational initiatives across multiple departments.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on planning effectiveness, inventory management, and operational performance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Business Technology Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in business analysis, operations, manufacturing, planning, supply chain, project analysis, or related environments.
- Experience gathering business requirements and documenting processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working with ERP and/or MRP systems.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience developing reports and dashboards using Power BI.
- Experience analyzing operational, supply chain, manufacturing, or business data.
- Manufacturing or industrial experience is considered a strong asset.
Preferred Technical Skills
- Power BI
- Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query, Lookups, Data Analysis)
- ERP/MRP Systems
- SQL (Asset)
- SAP, Oracle, Ariba, or similar enterprise systems (Asset)
- Business Process Mapping
- KPI Development and Reporting
- Process Improvement Methodologies
Skills
- Strong analytical mindset
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Initiative and accountability
- Ability to work effectively across multiple departments
- Strong problem-solving capabilities
- Professional proficiency in English and French.
- Ability to communicate effectively with employees, managers, suppliers, and business partners across various functions.
What We Offer
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Exposure to cross-functional business initiatives
- Collaborative and dynamic manufacturing environment
- Opportunity to play a key role in operational and business improvement initiatives
Business Planning Analyst in Montréal employer: Confidential
As a General Manager in our Projects Group, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work culture that prioritizes employee growth and development. Our commitment to excellence is matched by our focus on fostering strong client relationships and delivering high-quality project outcomes across the Americas. With a diverse team of professionals and a multi-office setup, we offer unique opportunities for collaboration and innovation, making us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
We think you need these skills to ace Business Planning Analyst in Montréal
Business Analysis
Process Improvement
Stakeholder Engagement
Root Cause Analysis
Data Analysis
Advanced Excel Skills
Power BI
