.**Business Analyst****Monterrey, NL*******About the Optimas**:Optimas is a global distributor of integrated supply chain solutions, and engineering support focused on delivering fasteners, components, industrial and safety supplies to our diverse customers around the world. Our local, on-the-ground teams understand the nuances of every community we serve. This allows us to adapt with our customers and partners as needs evolve, leveraging our footprint to remain at your side while providing a highly personalized level of service and support no matter where you find yourself around the globe.**Position overview**:The **Business Analyst** executes a range of procurement functions designed to achieve a high level of client service and satisfaction. This is an independent contributor position.The Business Analyst prepares procurement reports and analyzes the data. This position will work effectively with several pieces of procurement information and ensure procurement activities stay on schedule. The analyst must also be a highly organized professional with strong planning skills and clear communication skills.If you are a dedicated professional and fearless learner who thrives in a dynamic and challenging environment, this is the place for you!**Main responsibilities**:The **Business Analyst** will be responsible for:- Assist in the development and refinement of robust sustainable process and practice for price increase activity- Resolve item shortage questions and problems- Review inventory positions to ensure that gap and expedite purchases are minimized.- Work with customer to review parts that have become obsolete and help develop a plan to draw down inventory. In the event that inventory cannot be drawn down work to outline customer purchase or scrap strategy.- Develop reports by gathering and analyzing business techniques to be used in business planning and strategic development.- Synthesize data and identify data integrity issues through operations and financial analysis to drive performance.- Provide input to RFQs for specific commodities as directed by commodity management- Work with customer to resolve ad hoc requests utilizing knowledge of systems and department processes.**Key Competencies**:- Detail oriented, analytical, organized, and objective.- Be able to analyze data quickly and develop an action plan based on that data.- Possess financial acumen and negotiation experience.- Be very proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel-excellent, Word / Power Point/ Access - strong).- Proven ability to develop and implement robust, sustainable processes and practices.- Possess sound judgment relative to deadlines.- Possess strong communication skills both oral and written.**Qualifications**:- Minimum of 3-5 years in a similar sales purchasing/supply chain/operations function.- Experience with vendor sourcing.- Experience with contract management.- Experience in executing "Continuous Improvement" projects
