Lead Business Analyst jobs in Tuscaloosa, AL

Novo Logistics

Position: Business Analyst

Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Company Description

"The Novo culture has the utmost respect for our team members, families, and the local community. As a member of Novo, we warmly welcome you and your family to the Novo team. We empower our team members to advocate for our cultural values of respect, safety, transparency, and continuous improvement. Our team is proud to work for Novo, and we’re proud to work with them.

Join us in making a difference for our partners."

Job Description

The Business Analyst is responsible for compiling data, generating reports, analyzing trends, making recommendations for improvement in efficiency/service levels, and creating presentations for the customer and/or internal review. The Business Analyst must be able to understand core business service objectives, and processes, and translate those needs into useful data to aid in the execution of assigned projects. Projects may range from simpler process enhancements to larger complex RMS enterprise solutions.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Achieves project results (time, scope, and budget).
• Assembles project data and other information to aid in project management; may assist in working with each functional area for developing their portion of the project execution (IT, Operations, Safety/Security, etc).
• Participate in weekly status calls/meetings with the customer and the internal team in order to manage expectations.
• Works with the Site Manager to ensure alignment between the operation and the customer.
• Develops and presents options in a concise manner when roadblocks are reached.
• Establishes resource plan, schedule, budget, risk analysis, and acceptance criteria.
• Establishes and manages risk mitigation and issue resolution plans.
• Track and report performance metrics, action items, issues, and risks.
• Challenge "business as usual" using a fact-based, objective mindset.
• Prepare status reports and presentations suitable for varied audiences.
• Conduct and deliver frequent status reports in order to facilitate project execution.
• Develop strong working relationships with internal staff to ensure effective communication with all related functional areas.
• Attend/facilitate meetings.
• Perform other requests and duties as assigned by the site manager.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of company policies and procedures, in addition to safety requirements.
• Knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Office applications.
• Skills in typing and general computer literacy.
• Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to see the overall picture.
• Ability to be proactive and solve complex issues.
• Ability to use good judgment when determining to escalate issues and options.
• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the business organization.
• Ability to negotiate win/win compromises while always representing the best interests of the project.
• Ability to multi-task across all projects assigned.
• Ability to set goals and implement plans to achieve them.
• Ability to solve problems and adapt to situations requiring solutions to unforeseen circumstances.
• Ability to maintain records organize documents, calendar, and other assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with members of management, coworkers, customers, partners, and other visitors.
• Ability to keep accounting records, manage budgets, and create reports and invoices.
• Ability to multitask in stressful and fast-paced environments.

Education, Experience, and Certification:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or relevant work experience.
• Minimum three (3) plus years of warehouse and or data analyst experience is preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products, especially Excel.

Employment Type(s)

• Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Compensation

• Salary (paid weekly via Direct Deposit).

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance

• Company-sponsored premiums for Medical Insurance, with nominal Team Member contribution.
• Dental, Life Insurance policy, and other options.

401(k) Plan

• Company match option.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid time off hours are per company policy.

Experience

• 3 year(s): Minimum three (3) plus years of warehouse and or data analyst experience is preferred Proficient with Microsoft Office Products, especially Excel.

Education

• Bachelors or better

Skills

• Strategic Change
• Team Oriented
• Visual Communication
• Self-Motivation
• Self-Direction
• Self-Management
• Strategic Planning
• Resolution
• Cost Analysis
• Customer Support
• Budgeting
• Multitasking
• Logical Thinking
• Implementation
• Goal Setting
• Critical Thinking
• Correspondence
• Client Support
• Communication
• Compiling Statistics
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Business Intelligence
• Analytical
• Articulating
• Analysis

Behaviors

• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization