Analyst General Business

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Deadline to Apply: August 14, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CT

About the Role

The General Business Analyst role on the Commodities Team in Supply Chain is responsible for ensuring the availability of materials and inventory required to support ongoing business operations and strategic initiatives. This role monitors inventory and commodity performance and works to identify and mitigate potential supply risks that may impact business needs. The position serves as a key liaison between business units, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, developing strong working relationships and becoming a trusted partner in understanding operational requirements, project demands, and material needs. Through collaboration with cross-functional teams, the General Business Analyst provides insights, coordination, and support to ensure timely material availability, effective inventory management, and alignment with organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support inventory availability by assisting with material planning, forecasting, and replenishment activities.
• Gather and organize information on problems or procedures.
• Monitor inventory levels and material requirements to support operational needs.
• Maintain data in SAP.
• Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.
• Assist in identifying and communicating potential material shortages and supply disruptions.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies by partnering with Accounts Payable, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Support inventory planning activities by analyzing historical usage, demand trends, and replenishment requirements.
• Partner with warehouse personnel to understand material needs and priorities.
• Utilize reports, spreadsheets, and system tools to monitor inventory and support daily business operations.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and internal business partners to support operational success.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Technology, Accounting, Finance, or other quantitative field or equivalent work experience.
• Understands processes and procedures in a specialized field.
• Ability to set priorities, organize work, and make occasional exceptions.
• Ability to multi-task various critical work assignments in a fast-paced environment in a professional manner.
• Initiative to work independently or as a member of a team, coordinating with others to achieve desired results.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills for interaction with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to meet goals and objectives with minimal direct supervision.
• Effective interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to make recommendations and independent decisions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail, and scheduling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficient in SAP.
• Relative experience in supporting utility construction and maintenance.

Skills

• Communicates Effectively
• Working with Ambiguity
• Creating and Maintaining Networks
• Driving for Results
• Demonstrating Initiative

Working Environment

• Indoor work, operating a computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion.
• Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer, and calculator.
• Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events in and outside of the service area.
• After-hours work may be required.

Physical Demands

• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.