Operations Research Analyst jobs in Parkersburg, WV

• Partner with Operations and PA Finance Leadership to provide insight into financial results, driving productivity and profitability

• Prepare reports and estimates allowing for regular financial reviews and all business planning requirements, including annual operating plan and other short-range estimates

• Partner with Area Managers and Engineers, recognizing material variances and trends, recommending changes in material standards

• Partner with Site Leadership, identifying cost trend variances, empowering action, and hastening results in dynamic markets

• Track and review Site Capital Expenditures, including financial valuations of projects prior to implementation

• Partner with Supply Chain and Procurement to streamline and optimize the cash conversion cycle for PA

• Complete month-end closing activities to ensure accuracy and completeness

• Calculate and establish product costing and resource activity rates

• Perform ad hoc evaluations as needed

• Ensure 100% compliance US GAAP and Internal Company Financial Policies, including MPM Accounting Policy

Travel: Predicated by business needs, on average (0 - 10%)

The following are required for the role

• Bachelor's in accounting, finance, or related field

• 3-5 years of experience in Manufacturing and/or Supply Chain

• Well versed in Excel, including VBA

The following are preferred for this role

• ERP Standard and Material Costing environment preferred (SAP a plus)

• Critical mindset

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear, use hands to type, handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Visual acuity to use a keyboard, prepare and analyze data and figures, transcribe, view a computer terminal, and do extensive reading. May require ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; or the ability to stand, walk, lift, carry and move a light to medium weight. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment, and learn technical information. Light lifting is required.

The environment for this position is an office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.