Analyst 1-2, Product Business

Analyst 1-2, Product Business 

LOCATION: Avon / Ohio (US-OH), United States | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 5443 | JOB GRADE: 13  

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: Hybrid 

 

Want to help shape tomorrow?  At Bendix we’ve been doing it for 90 years…setting the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety.  We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today! www.bendix.com/careers

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Summary:

Generate, coordinate, and implement business unit programs, tools, strategies, plans for the Dampers group by collaborating with cross-functional teams including OE sales, purchasing, finance, and the production plant. Interface with all product groups as needed. 

 

Essential Functions:

• Maintains and synchronizes project tasks and key data in different tools.
• Supports and contributes to business analytics projects and processes to provide data-driven insights related to business performance used to advise and develop strategies for operational improvements and future business initiatives.
• Uses statistical methods, modeling, analytical methodologies, and data analysis to develop and deploy tools including dashboards, infographics, reports, and models to inform and support decision-making.
• Mines, processes, and analyzes internal and external data using KPIs, business results, industry sources, competitor intelligence, and customer information.
• Develops a good understanding of the business's model, objectives, issues, and challenges by interacting and collaborating with users and stakeholders.
• Assists in the development of long-term goals and strategic objectives for an organization.
• Assists in driving and directing cross-functional teams and coordinating multi-functional activities to meet milestones and deliver projects/subprojects on plan.
• Support product life cycle management strategy and assigned projects/subprojects to enable fulfillment of CoC STRAP (strategic plan) commitments.
• Tracks and participates in assigned project(s) relating to productivity or product introduction.
• Support internal business functions and reporting for capital budget.
• Support STRONG FOCUS growth process and reporting for business unit, including data analysis and validation.
• Prepare and review reports and forecasts, providing financial and analytical support as required.
• Organize and manage meetings to drive task execution and team updates.
• Identifies, analyzes, and monitors issues that affect profitability, growth, and productivity.
• May also be responsible for recommending financial and non-financial strategic alternatives and developing and maintaining operational plans.
• P02-Intermediate: Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2-4 years of related experience.

 

Knowledge:

• Basic knowledge of business and management processes needed for successful project completion and strategic planning preferred.
• Working knowledge of planning, budgets and financial analysis preferred.
• Basic knowledge of project management techniques and best practices preferred.
• Knowledge of product costing and pricing principles and methods preferred.
• Familiarity of cost accounting systems and techniques preferred.
• Basic knowledge of financial and accounting systems: GL, A/P, budgeting and forecasting systems preferred.

 

Experience:

Analyst 1:

• 0-2 years of experience in business analytics, financial analytics, or project management capacity.  Preferably in an automotive/transportation manufacturing environment.

 

Analyst 2:

• 2-4 years of experience in business analytics, financial analytics, or project management capacity.  Preferably in an automotive/transportation manufacturing environment.

 

Skills:

• Strong Microsoft Office skills (specifically Excel and PowerPoint) required.   
• Confidently and efficiently communicate/correspond to all levels of management.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of business process
• Strong organization, prioritization, and planning skills to meet deadlines
• Strong customer service skills with a results-oriented mindset
• Performance driven and a self-