Research Analyst I

Do you have a passion for innovation? Are you excited to leverage cutting edge technology to solve big business problems?  If your response to those questions is “yes”, we would love for you to join us! At OrangePeople we consult for some of the most prestigious brands in the world. But more importantly, our consultants have a voice in the vision and future of the company. At OrangePeople, our focus is people. It’s right there in our name.

Duties: Daily Operations: 
  • The Analyst is responsible for ensuring that all activities required to support daily and ongoing client supply needs are executed:

Item Master Data, Pricing: 
  • Management of specified New Release segment associated finished goods and raw material item set up and maintenance, bill of material set up and maintenance, product model set up and maintenance, manufacturing instruction set up and maintenance, and cost type and cost component set up and maintenance.

Milestone Management: 
  • Manage and report on critical path milestones to ensure the successful launch of new release titles on the release date as required. 
  • Collaborate with all stakeholders collectively responsible for completing all Release Milestones. 
  • Participate in meetings, both internal and external, as required. 
  • Provide regular status updates on progress to release date, highlight potential risks, and participate in issue resolution/mitigation strategies and activities.

Manufacturing:
  • Management and execution of all specified manufacturing requirements, including but not limited to print and label artwork distribution, print procurement, corrugate procurement, raw material procurement, and distribution services. 

Procurement: 
  • Management and execution of the procurement process for packaged media.  
  • Management of this process would include assuring the timeliness and accuracy of purchase order placement, pricing verification and monitoring due dates and delivery schedules.
  • Process Improvement, Documentation and Training:  
  • The Analyst will participate in the evaluation of current systems and processes, recommendations for enhancements/modifications to management, and implementation projects/efforts as needed.

Operational and KPI Reporting: 
  • The Analyst will prepare and distribute operational reports used by department managers.  
  • They must provide planned and ad hoc reporting as scheduled and/or requested and develop and provide materials that may be used in presentations to Platform client departments (Sales, Marketing, Production) and/or customers. 

Skills:
Analytical Skills:     
  
  • Develop and maintain a tracking mechanism to keep all deliverables organized and for use in KPI review
  • Working knowledge of Supply Chain analytical concepts
  • High level attention to detail
  • Execute transactions driving tangible results

Time Management Skills:
  • Prioritizes work activities; plans and stays organized in order to meet commitment and productivity standards
  • Can seamlessly manage multiple projects and priorities
  • Develops well thought out action plans
  • Manages timelines; deals effectively with the challenges of a fast pace, high pressure environment and deadlines

Team Work & Communication Skills:
  • Embraces teamwork; shares ideas/methods to improve performance
  • Proven interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Other Required Skills:
  • General understanding of manufacturing and supply chain operations
  • Takes ownership and responsibility for work progress
  • Takes initiative and seeks increased responsibilities
  • Can troubleshoot problems, propose and develop solutions

Languages:
  • Required: English
  • Any other language is an asset

Key Attributes:
  • Service delivery and end-to-end supply chain services orientation
  • Positive mindset, attitude and behavior
  • Strong working knowledge of Enterprise systems and Microsoft Office applications (MS, Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Visio)
  • Strong Excel skills required
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Experience:
  • 1-3 years of experience preferred in a production planning and execution environment with key focus on Master Data Maintenance, Production Planning, Procurement
  • Experience in consumer products, wholesale, retail, or manufacturing environment is preferred
  • Procurement system experience preferred
  • Strong computer skills including extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Education:
  • BA/BS in Business, Finance, Economics or related field; or equivalent experience

Required Skills: 
  • Bom 
  • Consumer Products 
  • Critical Path 
  • Documentation 
  • Excel  
  • Additional Skills: 
  • Excellent Written 
  • Inventory 
  • Inventory Planning 
  • Maintenance 
  • Marketing 
  • Microsoft Office 
  • Operations 
  • Outlook 
  • Powerpoint 
  • Pricing 
  • Process Improvement 
  • Procurement 
  • Production Planning 
  • Retail 
  • Supply Chain 
  • Training 
  • Visio 
  • Word 
  • Bill Of Material 
  • Brand Marketing 
  • Cost Type 
  • Finance 
  • Life Cycle 
  • Microsoft Excel 
  • Microsoft Outlook 
  • Microsoft Powerpoint 
  • Microsoft Word 
  • Mitigation 
  • Retail Marketing 
  • Scheduling 
  • Time Management

Additional Responsibilities:
  • Participate in OrangePeople monthly team meetings, and participate in team building efforts.
  • Contribute to OrangePeople technical discussions, peer reviews, etc.
  • Contribute content and collaborate via the OP-Wiki/Knowledge Base. 
  • Provide status reports to OP Account Management as requested

About us:
Orange People is an Enterprise Architecture and Project Management solutions company. Our most valuable asset is our people: dynamic, creative thinkers who are passionate about doing quality work. As a member of the Orange People team you will have access to industry-leading consulting practices, strategies & technologies, innovative training & education. An ideal Orange Person is a technology leader with a proven track record of technical achievements and strong process/methodology orientation.



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