Senior Operations Analyst

About the role

Senior Operations Analyst is a key individual contributor responsible for advanced planning, analytics, and decision support across IPG Photonics operations. This role applies independent judgment, deep analytical expertise, and cross-functional collaboration to improve material planning, inventory optimization, cost efficiency, and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Operates independently with minimal supervision; owns complex analyses, models, and planning processes; influences decisions across multiple functions through data-driven recommendations; anticipates operational risks and proactively proposes solutions.
• Maintain and optimize automated operational KPIs reports and dashboards to improve transparency, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making within Operations.
• Perform advanced analysis to identify trends, constraints, and improvement opportunities across IPG Photonics manufacturing processes.
• Translate complex operational and financial data into actionable insights using clear visualizations and structured communication tailored to diverse stakeholders.
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of all operational data, analytics, and reporting outputs.
• Act as a subject matter expert for production database analytics and reporting supporting multiple product lines.
• Support cost-reduction and productivity initiatives through detailed analysis of labor, material, throughput, and resource utilization.
• Partner with the Purchasing Department to analyze cost structures, and support sourcing strategies aligned with IPG’s product and margin objectives.
• Quantify, and prioritize automation and process-improvement opportunities to support scalable manufacturing growth.
• Provide analytical support for outsourcing, contract negotiations, and make-versus-buy decisions in collaboration with Purchasing and Operations leadership.
• Lead Material Requirements Planning (MRP) activities by translating demand into executable inventory and supply plans across multiple product lines.
• Establish, monitor, and optimize minimum inventory levels for components and assemblies used in manufacturing, incorporating open demand, lead times, capacity constraints, and competing internal priorities.
• Improve and maintain safety stock calculation methodology to balance production, customer service levels, operational risk, and working capital.
• Prepare and present monthly inventory, forecast accuracy, and supply risk analyses to Operations leadership, including clear recommendations and mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant analytical experience
• Deep knowledge in data mining
• Proficient in Advanced Excel, Jet Reports
• Knowledge of business intelligence tools such as Power BI
• Knowledge of ERP Navision
• Advanced analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree; MBA preferred