Business Analyst

Business Analyst responsibilities:

• Determine operational objectives by studying business functions, gathering information, and evaluating output requirements and formats
• Construct workflow charts and diagrams, studying system capabilities, and writing specifications
• Improve systems by studying current practices and designing modifications
• Recommend controls by identifying problems and developing improved procedures
• Define project requirements by managing project milestones, forming project teams, and establishing project budgets
• Monitor project progress by tracking activity, resolving problems, publishing progress reports, and recommending actions
• Maintain user confidence and protect operations by keeping confidential information
• Prepare technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Validate resource requirements and develop cost estimate models
• Conduct and coordinate financial, product, market, operational and related research to support strategic and business planning within the various departments and programs of the client group
• Interpret, evaluate, and interrelate research data to develop integrated business analyses and projections for incorporation into strategic decision-making
• Plan and coordinate the development of primary and secondary market research studies in support of strategic planning and specific marketing initiatives as required and present findings to client committees
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reviews and analyses of current processes using operational metrics and reports
• Review a variety of areas including operations, purchasing, inventory, distribution, and facilities
• Understand and communicate the financial and operational impact of any changes
• Suggest changes to senior management using analytics to support your recommendations. Actively participate in the implementation of approved changes
• Create informative, actionable, and repeatable reporting that highlights relevant business trends and opportunities for improvement
• Conduct insightful, ad hoc analysis to investigate ongoing or one-time operational issues

Business Analyst qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
• Office Automation, Low Voltage Project Management, Operation Planning and Production experience are strongly preferred
• Ability to impact operations and effect change without being confrontational
• Detail oriented, analytical, and inquisitive
• Ability to work independently and with others
• Extremely organized with strong time-management skills

Business Analyst top skills & proficiencies:

• Software design
• Analysis
• Teamwork
• Software maintenance
• Process improvement
• Office Automation, Low Voltage Project Management, Operation Planning and Production Big picture thinking
• Work well under pressure
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Critical thinking
• Relationship building

Working conditions:

• Able to work extended hours as needed.
• Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, and extreme noise.
• Must wear protective equipment while at the location.
• May be required to work after hours and on weekends or holidays.

Physical requirements:

• Requires prolonged standing, walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree.
• Heavy Work-Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds or force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen, to communicate with employees/visitors as well as function safely around equipment.
• Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to, pushing, turning, and/or pulling of controls.

EEO/AA Statement

JA Solar is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, physical or mental disability, creed, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression in the programs or activities which it operates.