Graduate Business Analyst
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Job description
Position Title: Graduate Business Analyst
Department: Analytics & Technology Team - Global Orthopaedics (GO) PLAN Excellence group , DePuy
Reporting to: Supply Chain Analytics & Technology Manager
Job Purpose:
The successful candidate will join a team focused on the transformation of the End to End (E2E) Supply Chain for DePuy through fact-based, data driven analysis & modelling to drive process & business improvements. The candidate will work across all business units & geographical regions to provide insights on customers, business performance and financial improvements across the business. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Working with business Subject Matter Experts to process map and document reporting & analysis processes.
· Working with business users to validate output and integrate the reporting and analytics into business processes.
· Produce & deliver accurate operational performance reporting
· Identify new data points for enhanced reporting to improve business operations.
· Drive change in business processes through the use of advanced analytics in partnership with cross-functional supply chain teams & data science specialists. Uses analytical & quantitative methods to understand, predict & enhance supply chain performance.
· Gather & analyse data to solve complex problems & evaluate scenarios to make predictions on future outcomes & support decision making.
· Align with finance on the measurement and reporting of the cost savings/changes associated with the improvements in business processes/results as a consequence of the advanced analytics.
· Support the supply chain analytical capability strategy.
· Identify opportunities and solutions to leverage and grow analytics capability.
Development Opportunities:
· As part of this recently established analytics group, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the development of the analytical capability of the Global Orthopaedics Supply Chain.
· The role provides a unique opportunity to leverage the latest Big Data and Advanced Analytics techniques to tackle real world business problems. It is a great platform from which to jump forward into a career in business, technology and data science.
Education and Experience:
· Recent Graduate (2017 or due to graduate in 2018). Must hold a minimum of a third-level degree in a Computer Science / Programming, Mathematics, Business, BIS, Supply Chain, Operational Research, Engineering or related related discipline
· Capable of working within a project team to achieve results
· Skilled in the use of problem solving tools/techniques an advantage
Key Skills and Competencies required:
· Conceptual, analytical skills & logical thinking with statistical modelling data analysis competency
· Strong ability to collaborate within a team
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· Ability self-motivate and operate independently
· Customer focused
· Innovative and quick thinking
· Strong attention to detail
· Excellent organisational and time management skills.
About the Johnson & Johnson University Hire Programme
The University Hire Programme is a collaborative programme across all Johnson & Johnson Campus Ireland Sites (Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, DePuy, Janssen Sciences, Janssen Pharmaceutical Sciences, EMEA Development Centre, Johnson & Johnson Medical and Consumer Divisions)
The Successful Candidate will receive:
· An opportunity to develop relevant technical skills within their area of expertise
· Cross functional exposure both on site and within Campus Ireland
· Regular one to ones and feedback from programme manager
· Personal development and effectiveness training
· Skills development in influencing & communication
· Project and Project Management experience
· Introduction to new and innovative technologies
· Exposure to Senior Management Team
Please note this is a 23-month programme starting in September 2018
Desired profile
Qualifications :
Education and Experience:
· Recent Graduate (2017 or due to graduate in 2018). Must hold a minimum of a third-level degree in a Computer Science / Programming, Mathematics, Business, BIS, Supply Chain, Operational Research, Engineering or related related discipline
· Capable of working within a project team to achieve results
· Skilled in the use of problem solving tools/techniques an advantage