Business Analyst - Portland, Oregon

Company Summary

Hampton Lumber is a thriving family-owned company aspiring to be North America's preferred source for responsibly-sourced wood solutions. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, we operate nine sawmills in Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. We also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and import/export division.  

 

Our mission is to grow, manufacture, and market renewable wood products and deliver innovative solutions for a more sustainable built environment. At Hampton Lumber, we accomplish this through our own operations as well as those of our affiliates—Trapa Forest Products, Idaho Timber, and RedBuilt. Our tagline, "Find a better way every day," encapsulates our commitment to innovation and improvement across all operations. 

We are guided by our core values: 

• Safety – Prioritize safety across all operations.
• Integrity & Authenticity – Operate honestly and ethically while preserving our distinctive family-owned brand.
• Responsible Stewardship – Endeavor to balance and maintain economic, social, and environmental values in everything we do.
• Tenacity – Embrace challenges with grit, determination, and a can-do spirit. 
• Continuous Improvement – Strive to enhance our processes, products, and people.
• Customer Satisfaction – Be nimble, responsive, and solutions-oriented.
• Community Engagement – Be a responsive, supportive, and respected member of the community.

 

With over 80 years in the sawmill business, we are proud to have cultivated the knowledge and experience needed to grow and prosper, even in challenging times.  We always look to the future and invest in our people, new technologies, and continuous improvement processes and techniques. 

Overview

We are looking for a Business Analyst to be process-focused professional who will improve various business systems for Hampton Lumber Sales (HLS) and other Hampton affiliates. This individual will be responsible for developing a clear understanding of our businesses and related processes, including purchasing, sales order entry, shipments, export documentation, invoicing, cash collections, and more—to work with various teams at Hampton in making our processes more effective and ensuring business needs are met. The individual in this role will interact regularly with sales, sales support, transportation, accounting, IT, and management. The position reports directly to the HLS Senior Director of Business Operations and will be an integral member of the HLS team. 

This role supports the sales organization at company headquarters and partners closely with managers throughout the sales organization and wholesale affiliates, and with other leaders across information technology, manufacturing operations, and finance. Thie position is expected to combine strong technical computer science capabilities with practical leadership, strong communication skills, and a continuous improvement mindset. 

 

Benefits Highlights

• Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles
• 401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years
• Paid time off, including eight paid holidays
• Opportunity to earn bonuses
• Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance, and more
• Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development

Responsibilities

• Become an expert resource in Hampton’s ERP systems to provide business process support to various groups, including sales, operations, and finance 

• Define specifications for new or improved tools and reports based on business user input, and work with internal developers or third-party solution providers to ensure delivered results meet the needs of the business 

• Drive continuous improvement within Hampton businesses through ongoing review of processes, personnel, strategic planning, data analysis, etc. 

• Lead training initiatives and process improvement projects to further develop knowledge within various teams and execute the implementation of more efficient business processes 

• Understand the various business processes of Hampton businesses, including how sales, purchasing, inventory and financial data are managed, reported, and used across the organization 

• Ensure accuracy and validity of reporting information for ad hoc business needs and various sales processes, including financial review processes, supply chain manageme