Business Operations Analyst
$90,000–$140,000 year
On-site · Los Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead cross-functional initiatives to optimize production schedules, capacity, and supply chain constraints; design analytical tools to evaluate timelines and outputs; partner with engineering and manufacturing to align milestones; develop models and dashboards to inform strategic decisions and reduce production/launch risks; drive continuous improvement across systems and ensure program alignment with finance and operations; requires 2+ years in production/startup, Excel/SQL/Python/R skills, Smartsheet experience, travel up to 25-50%, and a U.S. export-control-compatible status.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in an engineering, science, or business discipline
- 2+ years of experience in a fast-paced production or start up environment
- 1+ years of experience using Excel, SQL, or Python/R for analysis or modeling dynamic systems
- 1+ years of experience using Smartsheet or equivalent scheduling tools, and/or experience tracking critical path
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in an engineering, science, or business discipline
- 2+ years of experience in a fast-paced production or start up environment
- 1+ years of experience in using Excel, SQL, or Python/R for analysis or modeling dynamic systems
- 1+ years of experience using Smartsheet or equivalent scheduling tools, and/or experience tracking critical path
- Experience with Inventory, production, and capacity planning, including use of MRP/ERP systems
- Power BI and discrete-event simulation or modeling tools
- Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Background in management science, operations engineering, or industrial engineering
- Effective contributor within multidisciplinary, cross-functional teams
- Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication
- Ability to travel up to 25-50% of the time
- Export Compliance: U.S. Person status or eligibility for export control license
Additional Requirements
- Export Compliance: U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR; must be eligible for export control license
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