Business Analyst
Business AnalystDistrict Photo Inc.
is seeking two talented and detail-oriented Business Analysts to join our teams in our Phoenix, AZ and Beltsville, MD plants.
As a Business Analyst, you will play a critical role in driving operational efficiency and cost optimization in our manufacturing processes across multiple print facilities.
Your expertise in manufacturing capacity planning will be instrumental in supporting our strategic decision-making and ensuring the success of our operations.
Position OverviewAs a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in optimizing our manufacturing operations across multiple facilities.
Your expertise in product costing, routing/load balancing, manufacturing scheduling, and product strategy will be essential in driving efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and strategic decision-making.
Benefits401K, paid vacation, paid holidays, sick and safe leave, life insurance, medical, dental, vision, and short/long term disability benefits.
CultureAt DPI, our success is powered by our people and its client's satisfaction ratings.
Our culture allows employees to be engaged, empowered, and rewarded.
We are a diverse and inclusive company who seeks to expand our brand by hiring collaborative individuals who think outside of the box.
We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all of our employees and visitors.
Check us out, https:
//vimeo.
com/761869694/1b7b9d7dbf o Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, logistics, finance, and supply chain, to gather requirements and understand business needs related to manufacturing capacity planning, routing/load balancing, manufacturing scheduling, product strategy, and product costing o Analyze manufacturing capacity data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
Provide insights and recommendations to optimize capacity utilization and streamline production processes o Own product routing for the company making timely adjustments per business needs while also driving toward volume routing objectives o Develop and maintain comprehensive cost models to analyze and optimize product costing, including labor, materials, overheads, and shipping costs.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and collaborate with procurement, logistics, and finance teams to implement initiatives o Analyze production volumes and capacities across multiple facilities, develop routing/load balancing strategies to optimize resource allocation, minimize bottlenecks, and ensure efficient throughput o Utilize advanced Excel modeling skills to develop scheduling models and tools that optimize production sequences, minimize changeovers, reduce idle time, and improve overall manufacturing efficiency o Generate reports and dashboards to communicate key findings and performance indicators related to product costing, routing/load balancing, manufacturing scheduling, and product strategy o Analyze labor costs associated with manufacturing processes, including direct labor hours, rates, and productivity.
Develop labor cost models and establish benchmarks for efficient labor allocation o Develop and maintain comprehensive product cost databases, capturing accurate and up-to-date cost information for different products and manufacturing facilities o Conduct regular variance analysis to identify deviations between actual and standard costs.
Investigate and provide explanations for significant cost variances o Develop and maintain robust models and tools for manufacturing capacity planning, ensuring accurate forecasting and resource allocation across multiple print facilities o Drive the development and execution of a product strategy playbook, collaborating with marketing, sales, and product development teams.
Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer segmentation to inform strategic decisions o Conduct thorough cost analysis of products and manufacturing processes, including direct costs, overheads, and labor expenses.
Identify cost drivers and propose cost-saving initiatives o Monitor and evaluate manufacturing performance metrics, such as production efficiency, yield, and downtime.
Identify areas of improvement and work closely with operations teams to implement corrective actions o Generate regular reports and dashboards to communicate key findings and performance indicators related to manufacturing capacity planning and product costing o Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in manufacturing capacity planning and product costing.
Recommend and implement process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency
Qualifications:
o Bachelor's degree in business administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
A master's degree is a plus o Proven experience as a Business Analyst or in a similar analytical role, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment o Strong understanding of manufacturing capacity planning concepts, such as demand forecasting, resource allocation, and production scheduling o Solid knowledge of product costing methodologies, including standard costing, activity-based costing, and variance analysis o Proficiency in data analysis and advanced Excel modeling skills.
Experience with statistical analysis tools (e.
g.
, R, Python) is highly desirable o Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail o Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex data and findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders o Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams o Knowledge of the print industry or related manufacturing sectors is a plusDistrict Photo Inc.
Founded in 1949 by Melvin Cohen as a small black & white photo lab, the business grew during the last half of the 20th century into a large wholesale photofinishing lab serving mid-Atlantic retailers and a national mail order film business.
In the late 1990's under Neil Cohen's leadership, DPI acquired a photo business in the UK and has transitioned from a mid-Atlantic film developing lab to multiple state-of-the-art digital labs shipping millions of photos worldwide every day.
Today, District is one of the largest variable data printing companies in the world as their facilities comprise over a million square feet of manufacturing space with a global reach that sets them apart in the digital printing market.
With 7 production fulfillment facilities located in the United States (MD, PA, KY, AZ), England, the Czech Republic & Australia, District Photo is the leader in creating photo-based products as they deliver millions of prints, greeting cards, books, calendars, blankets, mugs, and other gift items yearly.
PI226322813 Recommended Skills Activity Based Costing Analytical Attention To Detail Automation Business Administration Business Efficiency Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
is seeking two talented and detail-oriented Business Analysts to join our teams in our Phoenix, AZ and Beltsville, MD plants.
As a Business Analyst, you will play a critical role in driving operational efficiency and cost optimization in our manufacturing processes across multiple print facilities.
Your expertise in manufacturing capacity planning will be instrumental in supporting our strategic decision-making and ensuring the success of our operations.
Position OverviewAs a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in optimizing our manufacturing operations across multiple facilities.
Your expertise in product costing, routing/load balancing, manufacturing scheduling, and product strategy will be essential in driving efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and strategic decision-making.
Benefits401K, paid vacation, paid holidays, sick and safe leave, life insurance, medical, dental, vision, and short/long term disability benefits.
CultureAt DPI, our success is powered by our people and its client's satisfaction ratings.
Our culture allows employees to be engaged, empowered, and rewarded.
We are a diverse and inclusive company who seeks to expand our brand by hiring collaborative individuals who think outside of the box.
We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all of our employees and visitors.
Check us out, https:
//vimeo.
com/761869694/1b7b9d7dbf o Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, logistics, finance, and supply chain, to gather requirements and understand business needs related to manufacturing capacity planning, routing/load balancing, manufacturing scheduling, product strategy, and product costing o Analyze manufacturing capacity data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
Provide insights and recommendations to optimize capacity utilization and streamline production processes o Own product routing for the company making timely adjustments per business needs while also driving toward volume routing objectives o Develop and maintain comprehensive cost models to analyze and optimize product costing, including labor, materials, overheads, and shipping costs.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and collaborate with procurement, logistics, and finance teams to implement initiatives o Analyze production volumes and capacities across multiple facilities, develop routing/load balancing strategies to optimize resource allocation, minimize bottlenecks, and ensure efficient throughput o Utilize advanced Excel modeling skills to develop scheduling models and tools that optimize production sequences, minimize changeovers, reduce idle time, and improve overall manufacturing efficiency o Generate reports and dashboards to communicate key findings and performance indicators related to product costing, routing/load balancing, manufacturing scheduling, and product strategy o Analyze labor costs associated with manufacturing processes, including direct labor hours, rates, and productivity.
Develop labor cost models and establish benchmarks for efficient labor allocation o Develop and maintain comprehensive product cost databases, capturing accurate and up-to-date cost information for different products and manufacturing facilities o Conduct regular variance analysis to identify deviations between actual and standard costs.
Investigate and provide explanations for significant cost variances o Develop and maintain robust models and tools for manufacturing capacity planning, ensuring accurate forecasting and resource allocation across multiple print facilities o Drive the development and execution of a product strategy playbook, collaborating with marketing, sales, and product development teams.
Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer segmentation to inform strategic decisions o Conduct thorough cost analysis of products and manufacturing processes, including direct costs, overheads, and labor expenses.
Identify cost drivers and propose cost-saving initiatives o Monitor and evaluate manufacturing performance metrics, such as production efficiency, yield, and downtime.
Identify areas of improvement and work closely with operations teams to implement corrective actions o Generate regular reports and dashboards to communicate key findings and performance indicators related to manufacturing capacity planning and product costing o Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in manufacturing capacity planning and product costing.
Recommend and implement process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency
Qualifications:
o Bachelor's degree in business administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
A master's degree is a plus o Proven experience as a Business Analyst or in a similar analytical role, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment o Strong understanding of manufacturing capacity planning concepts, such as demand forecasting, resource allocation, and production scheduling o Solid knowledge of product costing methodologies, including standard costing, activity-based costing, and variance analysis o Proficiency in data analysis and advanced Excel modeling skills.
Experience with statistical analysis tools (e.
g.
, R, Python) is highly desirable o Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail o Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex data and findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders o Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams o Knowledge of the print industry or related manufacturing sectors is a plusDistrict Photo Inc.
Founded in 1949 by Melvin Cohen as a small black & white photo lab, the business grew during the last half of the 20th century into a large wholesale photofinishing lab serving mid-Atlantic retailers and a national mail order film business.
In the late 1990's under Neil Cohen's leadership, DPI acquired a photo business in the UK and has transitioned from a mid-Atlantic film developing lab to multiple state-of-the-art digital labs shipping millions of photos worldwide every day.
Today, District is one of the largest variable data printing companies in the world as their facilities comprise over a million square feet of manufacturing space with a global reach that sets them apart in the digital printing market.
With 7 production fulfillment facilities located in the United States (MD, PA, KY, AZ), England, the Czech Republic & Australia, District Photo is the leader in creating photo-based products as they deliver millions of prints, greeting cards, books, calendars, blankets, mugs, and other gift items yearly.
PI226322813 Recommended Skills Activity Based Costing Analytical Attention To Detail Automation Business Administration Business Efficiency Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
|
|
 | |
