Business Analyst - North Vancouver, Canada - Olympic Industries ULC

Olympic Industries ULC

Verified Company

North Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Who We Are:

Olympic Industries ULC is a leading international forest products trading company with our annual revenue exceeding $500 million.

Our expertise includes the trading, importing/exporting, and manufacturing of forest products from the comfort of our office located in the heart of the vibrant and breathtaking Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver, BC.

Established in 1972, we have a strong record of success and a clear vision for our industry's sustainable future.

With a team of over 65 individuals, we are proud to have a corporate culture that rewards hard work, entrepreneurship, and team collaboration.

What We Offer:

Work hard, play hard company culture.
Employee stock ownership plan.
RRSP Contribution Plan.
Extended health benefits.
Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
Longterm disability insurance.
Employee assistance and scholarship programs.
Onsite gym and showers.
Onsite kitchen with a Nespresso coffee bar.
Easy access to the mountains and oceans.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experience Business Analyst with a strong background in operational and logistics function to join our dynamic team As a Business Analyst, you will be responsible for analyzing complex business processes, identifying improvement opportunities, and providing actionable insights to drive operational efficiency and increase profitability.

Specific Responsibilities:

The Business Analyst will be responsible for the below, as well as other related duties as assigned to support the business objectives and purpose of the company:

Operational Excellence_
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to gather requirements, understand business needs, and define project objectives.
Conduct indepth analysis of operational and logistics processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
Provide recommendations to drive and track product onboarding, offering, and order management efficiency.
Identify change or areas for process improvement, recommend areas for creating efficiencies, access impact of change, document procedure, and ensure recommendation is followed.
Work with key stakeholders in development of key performance indicators (KPIs) for the department to support business objectives and track progress toward operation goals.
Support change management efforts by providing training, documentation, and assistance to endusers during process transitions.
Forecasting_
Partner with Leadership and other key stakeholders to create forecasts that meet company targets within budgets to envision new ways to attract potential clients.
Liaising with Operations and Logistics leaderships to ensure inventory can support sales forecasts.
Provide forecasting reports based on trends and actual outcomes.
Analysis/Reporting _
Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations summarizing analysis findings, recommendations, and potential impact on business operations.
Analyze Return on Investment (ROI), conduct comparative research on marketing strategies, and provide recommendations.
Work with Leadership to provide operational gap analysis and recommendations.

Who We're Looking For:

Minimum 2+ years of professional work experience in an operational or logístical role, with exposure to analyzing complex processes and driving operational improvements.
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Business, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.
Strong understanding of operational and logístical concepts including supply chain management, inventory management, transportation, and warehousing.
Proven analytical and mathematical skills.

Experience using ERP