Full Time

Operations Analyst

SoTalent
Full-time
Mid-Senior level
Staffing and Recruiting
Frisco, TX
$65,000 - $95,000* / year (about $31–$46 an hour)

Job Description

Operations Analyst

Location: Frisco, Texas, United States (Hybrid)

Industry: Food and Beverage Services

Work Setting: Hybrid


Are you passionate about leveraging data and analytics to improve inventory performance, reduce waste, and drive operational excellence? Join a collaborative team where you'll transform complex inventory data into actionable business insights, helping stakeholders make informed decisions that improve efficiency, profitability, and supply chain performance.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain inventory performance dashboards, reports, and analytics to provide visibility into key operational metrics.
  • Monitor and analyze trends related to inventory losses, excess inventory, aging stock, and operational inefficiencies.
  • Translate complex datasets into clear insights and actionable recommendations for business and field teams.
  • Partner with stakeholders to track action plans, ensure execution, and measure results against performance objectives.
  • Support the development and enhancement of standardized reporting solutions and data governance practices.
  • Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, and Analytics teams to validate data accuracy and assess business impact.
  • Assist in building inventory tracking programs and reporting frameworks to improve inventory lifecycle management.
  • Support initiatives focused on inventory optimization, waste reduction, process improvements, and operational effectiveness.
  • Prepare reports, presentations, and performance updates for leadership and executive review meetings.
  • Identify process gaps, root causes, and improvement opportunities to enhance reporting quality and business performance.
  • Provide ongoing analysis of inventory metrics and recommend strategies to improve inventory health and reduce losses.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Analytics, Operations, or a related field.
  • 2–5 years of experience in Analytics, Supply Chain, Operations, Inventory Management, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience working with large datasets.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting and analytics tools.
  • Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and communicate actionable recommendations.
  • Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and quality.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting inventory management, supply chain operations, distribution, or direct-store-delivery environments.
  • Knowledge of inventory performance metrics, inventory aging, shrink reduction, and inventory optimization practices.
  • Experience with business intelligence tools, dashboard development, and performance reporting.
  • Familiarity with financial analysis and quantifying operational impacts.
  • Experience conducting root cause analysis and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration experience across Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, and Sales teams.


Key Skills

  • Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Inventory Management
  • Supply Chain Analytics
  • Business Intelligence
  • Power BI & Excel
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Process Improvement
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Dashboard Development
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Financial Impact Analysis
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

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