J ob Title: Business Analyst / Software Selection / Inventory Management Analyst
Rate: $120 per hour
Duration: 4 weeks to make a software selection; strong potential for extension based on recommendation
Timing: Mid-October to Mid-November
Location: Hybrid – Will be required to travel onsite to Louisiana (client will pay for expenses)

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Scope of Services:**

The Business Analyst will collaborate closely with key stakeholders to thoroughly understand the current state of business processes and leverage expertise to make a Software Selection and craft a comprehensive Request for Proposal (RFP). The client has high growth targets over the next 5 years (40%+) and needs to transition from Microsoft Excel and Power BI to a more robust technological solution. The technological solution should be a scalable tool appropriate for manufacturing. The consultant will then engage with stakeholders to summarize finding and make a Software Selection recommendation.

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Roles, Responsibilities and Deliverables:**

• Onboard and develop a Project Plan
• Prepare current state process, requirements, and scope templates/questionnaires
• Identify stakeholders, schedule and conduct interviews
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to compile a comprehensive list of challenges and inefficiencies currently affecting the production planning, execution, headcount resource requirements, cost estimation, quality and traceability, and physical inventory tracking systems.
• Summarize findings and recommendations of a scalable software selection appropriate for manufacturing , including requirements, scope, timeline, and Request for Proposal
• Review findings and recommendations with leadership by clearly presenting the Request for Proposal in a format that is actionable and easy to understand, complete with timelines, milestones, and anticipated outcomes.
• Publish RFP and Answer questions
• Receive and review responses
• Evaluate responses, suppliers, and solutions
• Negotiate and contract software solution
• Prepare the implementation of the software solution
• Conduct requirement gathering, then go through a Software Selection process to recommend a more robust and appropriate tech solution than Microsoft Excel and Power BI

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Key Experiences**

• Software Selection: Candidate needs to be an expert at identifying the deployment environment and selecting software based on compatibility with the deployment environment and with client needs and business objectives.
• Inventory Management Analyst: Demonstrated experience in analyzing, optimizing, and streamlining inventory management processes to enhance operational efficiency.
• Process Improvement: Proven track record of identifying process inefficiencies, designing streamlined workflows, and leading successful process improvement initiatives.
• JD Power: Experience using JD Power data analytics software is required

Recommended Certifications

• Six Sigma: The preferred candidate will possess Six Sigma certification, showcasing expertise in data-driven process optimization and continuous improvement methodologies (this is not a hard requirement).

**Additional Information:
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This role offers a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change within the manufacturing sector, utilizing your expertise in Software Selection to create a Request for Proposal that will significantly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the company’s technological processes and drive their expansion. If you are an adept Business Analyst and/or Inventory Management Analyst with a passion for driving operational excellence, we encourage you to apply.

_To apply, please submit your resume, detailing your relevant experience and approach to Software Selection and Business Analysis.
_ Short-listed candidates will be expected to complete a Blue Star Partners Bio.