Operations Planning Analyst

Job Title: Operations Planning Analyst

Business Platform: Automation Solutions

Business Unit: Flow Controls

Job Summary

Responsible for improving the efficiency of business operations through data analysis and statistical forecasting. Duties include collecting and analyzing sales figures, delivering analysis reports to management, and making recommendations for operational changes.

Job Description

The Operations Planning Analyst will support the analytical and automation requirements of the MEA Flow Control Operations team.

You will be responsible for conducting deep-dive analyses to solve complex business problems and driving process excellence. You will be responsible for creating robust/automated reporting frameworks to increase visibility into data and enable data-driven decision-making. You will also be responsible for identifying and implementing intelligent process automation solutions to increase productivity and efficiency in the team.

This position requires excellent statistical knowledge, superior analytical abilities, good knowledge of business intelligence solutions, and exposure to efficient data engineering practices. You will also need good knowledge of Intelligent automation (IA) tools and understand different development lifecycles.

You should be comfortable with ambiguity, capable of working in a fast-paced environment, continuously improving technical skills to meet business needs, possess strong attention to detail, and be able to collaborate with customers to understand and transform business problems into requirements and deliverables.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze and translate complex business needs into a functioning set of automated systems that improve internal processes and overall business performance
• Optimize existing reporting processes by reducing manual effort and improving efficiency through automation and standardization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to reporting, data management, and business analytics.
• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Sales, Customer Service, and other functions to improve operational effectiveness.
• Identify and extract information from appropriate data sources and ensure quality and integrity of the data
• Build, develop and maintain data models, reporting systems, dashboards, and performance metrics
• Work closely with management to identify, develop, and execute data analysis to uncover areas of continuous improvement
• Tracking the progress of operational changes that are implemented across the company through key performance indicators
• Develop and maintain accurate business reports and KPIs, share data with Management, Finance, and other relevant departments
• Perform inventory analysis and management using DDMRP (Demand Driven MRP) to maintain optimum inventory levels for select part numbers. Provide appropriate triggers to Purchasing & Planning team for inventory replenishment and possible stockout scenarios
• Develop, maintain, and automate daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual operational reports and KPI dashboards.
• Support the & Plant Manager and functional leaders with ad hoc analysis, reports, presentations, and business performance reviews.
• Understand the content, drivers, and business impact behind operational reports to provide meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and areas for continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications.

• Bachelors degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, or related fields
• 3+ Years of experience in an IT business analyst, data analyst, or statistical analysis role
• Proficient knowledge and working experience with SQL, Power BI, and advanced Excel
• Experience in design and implementation of web applications using Python (Flask/Django) for backend and front-end frameworks like React/Angular
• Experience in IA development using Blue Prism, implementing multi-bot architecture, and a good understanding of development lifecycles
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to translate ambiguous business requirements into analyses and actionable insights

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management/SCRUM skills, experience working in an agile workflow
• Experience with Oracle EBS
• Understanding different business functional areas and roles
• Familiarity with ERP systems, manufacturing operations, and supply chain processes.

Additional Information

Lateral relationships: Planning, Purchasing, Shipping, Operations, Customer Service, Trade Compliance, IT, Finance, Lifecycle Services, Jubail Operations

Health & Safety

Recognise and accept HSE Roles & Responsibilities as defined in Emerson’s Company Procedures.

**Failure to comply with Safety Management System and Health and Safety procedures will result in disciplinary procedures

Health & Safety

• Ensure effective leadership in HSE, leading by example and setting the direction for a successful health and safety program and creating a foundation for a positive safety culture.
• Discuss Health and Safety first or at least early on the agenda of every meeting.
• Ensure effective management of HSSE risks and impacts. Report all hazards, incidents and Near Misses in line with the MEA Emerson HSE incident policy. Active involvement in the investigation of accidents, near misses, incidents and ill health where required.
• Conduct all HSE training assigned to you as an employee
• 100% utilization of the Emerson Safety App.

About Emerson
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