Business Analyst

Novo Logistics

Position:  Business Analyst

Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Company Description

"The Novo culture has the utmost respect for our team members, families, and the local community.

As a member of Novo, we warmly welcome you and your family to the Novo team.

We empower our team members to advocate for our cultural values of respect, safety, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Our team is proud to work for Novo, and we’re proud to work with them.

Join us in making a difference for our partners."

Job Description

The Business Analyst is responsible for compiling data, generating reports, analyzing trends, making recommendations for improvement in efficiency/service levels, and creating presentations for the customer and/or internal review.  The Business Analyst must be able to understand core business service objectives, and processes, and translate those needs into useful data to aid in the execution of assigned projects.

Projects may range from simpler process enhancements to larger complex RMS enterprise solutions.

 Essential Job Responsibilities


* Achieves project results (time, scope, and budget).


* Assembles project data and other information to aid in project management; may assist in working with each functional area for developing their portion of the project execution (IT, Operations, Safety/Security, etc).


* Participate in weekly status calls/meetings with the customer and the internal team in order to manage expectations.


* Works with the Site Manager to ensure alignment between the operation and the customer.


* Develops and presents options in a concise manner when roadblocks are reached.


* Establishes resource plan, schedule, budget, risk analysis, and acceptance criteria.


* Establishes and manages risk mitigation and issue resolution plans.


* Track and report performance metrics, action items, issues, and risks.


* Challenge "business as usual" using a fact-based, objective mindset.


* Prepare status reports and presentations suitable for varied audiences.


* Conduct and deliver frequent status reports in order to facilitate project execution.


* Develop strong working relationships with internal staff to ensure effective communication with all related functional areas.


* Attend/facilitate meetings.


* Perform other requests and duties as assigned by the site manager.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


* Knowledge of company policies and procedures, in addition to safety requirements.


* Knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Office applications.


* Skills in typing and general computer literacy.


* Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to see the overall picture.


* Ability to be proactive and solve complex issues.


* Ability to use good judgment when determining to escalate issues and options.


* Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the business organization.


* Abili...