9 results for Business Analyst in Akron, OH

Cost and Inventory Analyst We are in the process of recruiting a Cost and Inventory Analyst to join our team in the manufacturing industry based in YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, United States. The role of a Cost and Inventory Analyst involves maintaining accurate cost and inventory data, conducting cost analysis, and supporting strategic business decisions. Responsibilities:· Planning, Studying, and collecting data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, assembly costs and intercompany transfers· Analyzing changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided, to determine effects on cost· Lead the monthly financial inventory closing - journal entries, variance analyses, account reconciliations, etc.· Manage inventory levels, perform inventory audit checks, cycle counts and related inventory adjustments reporting.· Review, investigate and explain purchasing variances on a routine basis· Prepare audit reports and analysis for external auditors on inventories· Monitor excess and obsolete inventories and non-conforming materials· Process tracking of material flow in and out of facilities· Providing management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services· Maintaining Cost and Inventory Accounting System and its integrity· Daily, weekly batch processing and monthly period end close· Conducts physical inventory counts and responsible for final valuation. Monitors cycle count program and investigates variances· Review average costs and actual costs for inaccuracies· Analyze and report profit margins and volume mix analysis· Responsible for Balance Sheet inventory accounts· Identify and recommend cost-effective solutions· Reviews cost estimates of existing, new, and proposed products as developed by our commercial team to validate appropriate pricing and profitability.· Performs in-depth analysis on monthly variances and prepare bridges to budget, forecast and/or prior year· Prepare balance sheet budgets and forecasts for inventory· Support Accounting and Operations as requested

HRIS Analyst We are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced HRIS Analyst based in Cleveland, Ohio, to join our dynamic team. This role primarily focuses on the management and optimization of HR technology systems, ensuring data integrity, supporting HR processes, and driving process improvements through analytics and system enhancements. The HRIS Analyst will work closely with various departments to ensure efficient and effective use of HRIS platforms. Responsibilities: • Manage and maintain HR technology systems, acting as the primary HRIS System Administrator. • Collaborate with HR, IT, Payroll, and other teams to streamline workflows and resolve issues. • Ensure the smooth data flow across platforms by understanding the end-to-end integration of HR systems. • Lead system updates, integrations, enhancements, process optimization, and HRIS efficiency, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. • Define, design, and document cross-functional business requirements for HR systems. • Test and verify system functions, interfaces, and workflows for optimal performance. • Train internal stakeholders on HR systems, creating supporting materials in partnership with Learning & Development. • Support projects including new system implementations, upgrades, and open enrollment processes. • Manage change control processes, coordinating with both internal and external partners. • Serve as a subject matter expert on HR and talent-related data, adhering to data governance principles and HR data compliance. • Conduct data audits to ensure system accuracy, reliability, and compliance. • Generate and analyze HR and talent data, creating dashboards and reports to support decision-making, identify trends, and drive improvements. • Respond to external data requests, including government and entity surveys. • Design and deliver end-user talent reporting, ensuring alignment with business needs.

Senior Data Scientist We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Data Scientist in Canton, Ohio, United States. The hired detail-oriented individual will engage in developing innovative solutions using advanced machine learning techniques, leading multiple data science projects, and mentoring entry-level data scientists. The role also involves a significant amount of collaboration with different teams and stakeholders. Responsibilities: • Lead the development and prototyping of new solutions to meet emerging business requirements. • Adopt advanced machine learning techniques such as deep learning, NLP, computer vision, and reinforcement learning to create innovative solutions. • Oversee multiple data science projects ensuring alignment with business goals. • Construct predictive models and integrate them with Business Intelligence tools while optimizing model performance. • Design and maintain data pipelines for efficient data retrieval and processing. • Cooperate with applications and data engineering teams for deploying models at scale. • Guide entry-level data scientists in model development and data handling. • Engage with Senior Leadership to inform strategic decisions using business intelligence insights. • Explore and adopt cutting-edge technologies and methodologies in data science. • Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify patterns, insights, and communicate findings. • Manage stakeholder expectations and deliver actionable solutions. • Supervise data processing pipelines ensuring data quality and consistency. • Foster ethical considerations in model deployment and data utilization. • Collaborate with external partners, research institutions, and subject matter experts to gather domain-specific knowledge and datasets.

Accounting Clerk The Order Entry Specialist will play a critical role in managing and processing order-related activities to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with company procedures. The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage sensitive information in a high-pressure environment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Order Management and Processing:</li><li>Efficiently process all activities documented within the order entry mailbox.</li><li>Carefully review all product orders to ensure completeness and accuracy.</li><li>Accurately enter a variety of financial, commercial, enterprise, and national account orders into Solomon ERP system.</li><li>Budget Creation and Revenue Tracking:</li><li>Utilize data from Big Machines to create budgets in Microsoft Excel and integrate them into Solomon for accurate revenue recognition.</li><li>Log and track all recurring monthly revenue services sold, ensuring data integrity for sales compensation.</li><li>Monitoring and Documentation Compliance:</li><li>Audit monitoring and service maintenance orders for accuracy and direct them to appropriate internal teams for processing.</li><li>Confirm receipt of all required documentation from the sales team and submit to the Contract Administration team in accordance with compliance protocols.</li><li>Assist the sales team with questions related to order documentation requirements.</li><li>Reporting and File Management:</li><li>Maintain detailed project files on Microsoft SharePoint, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.</li><li>Process updates such as change orders and cancellations as needed.</li><li>Operational Support and Collaboration:</li><li>Provide assistance with special projects as assigned by management.</li><li>Serve as a backup for other team positions in coordination with department requirements.</li><li>Maintain composure while handling urgent or sensitive situations involving executives, clients, or internal staff.</li></ul>Skills and Qualifications:<ul><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, CRM Software, and ERP platforms (such as Solomon).</li><li>Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Proven ability to handle and protect sensitive and confidential information.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams.</li></ul> This role offers an exciting opportunity for detail-oriented professionals who are skilled in order management and operational support to make a meaningful impact within the organization. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the manager as business needs evolve.

Dispatcher We are in search of a Dispatcher to join our team in North Canton, Ohio. As a Dispatcher, you will be key in planning and dispatching shipments, maintaining strong relationships with drivers, owner operators, and customers, and conducting job costing and pricing analysis. This role offers a short term contract employment opportunity in the industry. Responsibilities • Strategically plan shipments based on specific geographic location, load dates, delivery dates, and revenue per mile • Assign drivers to shipments considering factors such as origin and destination, shipment weight, and customer requirements • Keep track of drivers for subsequent assignments and monitor for any deviation from planned shipment size and expected delivery time • Foster a positive work environment by building relationships with drivers, contributing to overall retention of the driver workforce • Coordinate with move coordinators, sales team, and other dispatchers to expedite or locate missing, misrouted, or delayed shipments • Optimize routes for best use of time, fuel, and driver efficiency, possibly involving back haul coordination for optimal utilization • Enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of driver training and paperwork through improvements, coordination, and communication between drivers and business functions • Communicate with customers to confirm pack, load, and delivery dates, and look for inconsistencies • Update customers and operating system with load information • Collaborate with the repair and maintenance team to address issues • Conduct job costing analysis, prepare invoices, and perform billing inquiry and research • Keep accurate data of rates and tariffs for each account • Assist in Accounts Receivable functions.

Data Engineer We are seeking a Data Engineer to join our team based in Cleveland, Ohio. This role primarily involves working with Azure technologies including Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, and Azure Synapse Analytics. The Data Engineer will be responsible for managing and optimizing data pipelines and developing techniques for big data handling and analysis. Responsibilities: • Design, construct, install, test and maintain data management systems. • Ensure systems meet business requirements and industry practices. • Build high-performance algorithms, prototypes, and conceptual models. • Identify ways to improve data reliability, efficiency, and quality. • Collaborate with data architects, modelers, and IT team members on project goals. • Use Azure Data Factory for the orchestration and ETL/ELT data movement. • Utilize Azure Data Lake for storing and analyzing data. • Implement Azure Synapse Analytics to blend big data and relational data. • Translate business needs into data solutions. • Conduct testing and troubleshooting of data systems.

Accounting Clerk We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Accounting Clerk at our workplace located in CLEVELAND, Ohio. This role resides in the industry and entails the execution of a variety of accounting tasks such as managing accounts payable and receivable, invoice processing, and using QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel. This is an opportunity for those seeking a role with a strong emphasis on accounting functions. This is a permanent position with standard business hours! It is on site. Responsibilities:• Oversee the accounts payable and receivable to ensure accuracy and efficiency• Handle invoice processing tasks regularly• Utilize QuickBooks for various accounting functions• Employ Microsoft Excel for data management and analysis• Conduct regular reconciliation of accounts to maintain accurate financial records They do offer a full benefits package: medical/dental/vision, 401K, PTO, paid holidays, vacation time, tremendous growth, and an amazing team! A candidate who has a strong general accounting background with strong tenure would be IDEAL! If this is a position you are interested in, apply TODAY!

Network Engineer We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Network Engineer in Cleveland, Ohio. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining various network technologies. This includes the upkeep of server, storage, virtualization technologies, as well as managing complex wireless networks in a high-performance environment. Responsibilities: • Manage and maintain storage, server, network, and virtualization technologies across multiple sites • Oversee L2/L3 switch technology, next-generation firewalls, physical and virtual routing technologies, load balancers, and WAN optimization techniques • Support complex wireless networks in a high density/high-performance environment • Implement next-generation endpoint protection applications and concepts (AV/Advanced Threat Prevention) • Work with TCP/IP networking technologies including, Layers 1-7, WAN, LAN, WLAN, Spanning Tree, OSPF, BGP, WAN Acceleration, DNS, SNMPv1/2/3, Firewalls, VPN, VoIP, and redundant, multi-site connectivity and disaster recovery solutions • Utilize network packet capture and analysis software, intrusion detections and preventions software, and advanced network troubleshooting concepts • Monitor network and event correlation systems, IPS/IDS systems, and current security technologies and concepts • Apply authentication and encryption technologies including, but not limited to, 802.1 X, Radius, Kerberos, NTML, PKI, IPsec • Manage client/server networks running Windows Server and Linux in a standalone and virtual environment • Handle virtual environments running VMware and Microsoft software and components • Support Linux operating systems and the use of open-source applications as needed • Implement and deploy cloud technologies (i.e., Microsoft, Google, Box, Mimecast, Okta, Airwatch, and others) • Maintain equipment including Brocade ICX/VDX switches, Palo Alto Firewalls, Aruba wireless networks, Cisco IOS routers and switches, F5 Load Balancers, Reverse proxy servers and Riverbed WAN optimization • Work with software applications such as VMWare ESX, NSX, and Horizon, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SQL, IIS, SharePoint, Mimecast, Airwatch, Attivo, Darktrace, ProtectWise.

Payroll Clerk We are offering a permanent employment opportunity for a diligent Payroll Clerk in an undisclosed location. In this role, you will be primarily engaging with clients, managing customer inquiries, and ensuring the accuracy of payroll records. This position is based in a detail-oriented setting and requires on-site attendance. Responsibilities: • Engage with clients through various communication channels, providing excellent customer service • Monitor client accounts and conduct follow-ups as necessary • Ensure the accuracy and efficiency in processing customer credit applications • Maintain and update customer credit records regularly • Resolve customer inquiries related to payroll efficiently • Comprehend and work with numerical data effectively • Independently manage tasks and demonstrate critical thinking • Utilize Microsoft Office tools effectively, especially Excel • Ensure dependability in all tasks and responsibilities • Handle emails professionally and effectively.