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Business Operations Specialist Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Business Operations Specialist to support strategic business initiatives through data analysis, process improvement, supplier capacity planning, and executive reporting. This role serves as a key partner to procurement, supply chain, and operations teams by transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive business decisions. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, comfortable working with large datasets, and passionate about identifying opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and support organizational goals. Key Responsibilities • Analyze supplier capacity, performance, and risk data to identify trends and support business decisions. • Develop reports, dashboards, and metrics to track operational performance and capacity initiatives. • Create executive-ready presentations and leadership summaries highlighting risks, opportunities, and key performance indicators. • Support category management teams with capacity planning initiatives and strategic projects. • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders across Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, and Business teams. • Track and report progress on capacity-related programs and improvement initiatives. • Review business processes and recommend enhancements based on data-driven insights. • Monitor budgets, expenditures, and project metrics while identifying potential risks and corrective actions. • Support documentation, reporting, and project management activities as needed. What You'll Do A typical week may include: • Analyzing large datasets and supplier performance metrics. • Identifying capacity constraints and developing recommendations. • Building reports and dashboards using Excel and Power BI. • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support operational initiatives. • Presenting findings and recommendations to leadership. • Driving continuous improvement projects and tracking results. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree preferred; Master's degree welcomed. • 10+ years of relevant professional experience, or 5+ years with a Master's degree. • Experience in business operations, procurement, supply chain, purchasing, analytics, or related fields. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. • Experience creating reports, dashboards, and metrics for business stakeholders. • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively. Preferred Backgrounds Candidates with experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply: • Business Operations • Supply Chain Management • Procurement or Purchasing • Supplier Performance Management • Capacity Planning • Data Analytics • Business Analysis • Strategic Sourcing Top Skills 1. Supplier Capacity Analysis • Assess supplier capabilities and identify potential capacity constraints. • Evaluate performance trends and risk exposure. 2. Data Analysis & Metric Development • Analyze large datasets and develop meaningful performance indicators. • Generate actionable insights to support strategic decisions. 3. Process Improvement • Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions. • Improve reporting accuracy, workflow effectiveness, and operational performance. Technical Skills Required • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. • Microsoft Office Suite proficiency. • Power BI reporting and analytics experience. • Data visualization and dashboard creation. • Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities. Preferred • Experience using enterprise systems and reporting tools. • Power BI dashboard development. • Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity tools. • Experience working within manufacturing, supply chain, or procurement environments. Soft Skills • Excellent verbal and written communication. • Ability to present complex information to diverse audiences. • Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills. • Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational abilities. • Self-motivated and comfortable working independently. • Proven ability to influence and partner across multiple functional teams. Work Environment • Full-time onsite position. • Office-based work environment. • Daily interaction with cross-functional teams and business leaders. • Small team setting with significant visibility and impact across the organization. Why This Opportunity? This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on business performance through data-driven decision making and process improvement. You'll gain exposure to supply chain, procurement, operations, and executive leadership while helping shape strategic initiatives that drive operational excellence and long-term growth. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mossville, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mossville, IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Mossville,IL. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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Business Operations Specialist
Position Overview
Analyze supplier capacity, performance, and risk data to identify trends and support business decisions.
Develop reports, dashboards, and metrics to track operational performance and capacity initiatives.
Create executive-ready presentations and leadership summaries highlighting risks, opportunities, and key performance indicators.
Support category management teams with capacity planning initiatives and strategic projects.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders across Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, and Business teams.
Track and report progress on capacity-related programs and improvement initiatives.
Review business processes and recommend enhancements based on data-driven insights.
Monitor budgets, expenditures, and project metrics while identifying potential risks and corrective actions.
Support documentation, reporting, and project management activities as needed.

Nice-to-haves

Bachelor's degree preferred; Master's degree welcomed.
Preferred Backgrounds
Experience using enterprise systems and reporting tools.
Power BI dashboard development.
Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity tools.
Experience working within manufacturing, supply chain, or procurement environments.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Ability to present complex information to diverse audiences.
Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational abilities.
Self-motivated and comfortable working independently.
Proven ability to influence and partner across multiple functional teams.

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