Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Billing, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Business Operations, Business Processes, Business Support, Cadence, Communication Skills, Consulting, Contract Approval, Contract Review, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Demand Forecasting/Planning, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Economics, Electronics, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Establish Priorities, Expense Tracking, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Forecasting, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Marketing, Matrix Management, Medical Conditions, Medical Genetics, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Military, Mobile Devices, Multitasking, Operations Planning, Partner Sales, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Promotional Programs, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Reconciliation, Reporting Dashboards, Retail, Return on Investment (ROI), Revenue Forecasting, Risk Analysis, Sales, Sales Operations, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Operations, Tableau, Team Player, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Staffmark Workforce Solutions offers this exciting contract opportunity at a global leader in electronics, mobile devices, and appliances, located in
Bellevue, WA.
Business Operations Specialist
Top Skills:
- Data processing & analysis
- BI Dashboarding
- Tableau or Python
Summary:
The main function of a business operations specialist is to maintain vendor relationships,
acting
as a business analyst for non-IT projects or
filling
organizational roles above an administrative level
,
but below a management level.
Other responsibilities may include maintaining all project management processes, including project goals, deadlines, metrics, and budget. The business operations specialist usually reports to a project manager or director.
Responsibilities:
- Lead short- and medium- term revenue forecast processes, working collaboratively with Sales and SCM teams to align assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations to senior leadership
- Partner with Sales and SCM to plan and monitor offer spend, ensuring promotional investments support overall business objectives and are synchronized with operational KPIs
- Track weekly revenue performance and coordinate cross-functionally to execute mitigation plans for gaps to forecast
- Conduct pre- and post-event analysis for promotions, including accrual accuracy, ROI assessment, and lessons learned for future cycles
- Facilitate alignment discussions between SCM, Finance, and Sales to ensure a shared, accurate view of revenue forecasts, offer spend utilization, and operational constraints
- Develop executive dashboards, KPI reporting, and actionable insights for senior management and HQ
- Respond to ad hoc analytical requests with clear, data-driven recommendations
- Drive improvements in forecasting cadence, accuracy, and cross-functional workflow efficiency
- Lead cross-functional alignment across Sales, SCM, Finance, and Marketing to ensure consistent planning assumptions
- Review and approve contracts, cost proposals, and contract supplements.
- Approve project and work breakdown structures
- Review and approve the documentation of business processes
- Approve project budgets and expenditures, monitor transaction controls and costs against budgets
- Predict potential budget overruns and offer solutions
- Consult with corporate offices, project managers, auditors, client, and sub-consultant representatives regarding future proposals
- Prepare sub-agreements and review and input sub-consultant invoices to ensure contract compliance
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Economics, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in business operations, financial planning, demand planning, sales operations, supply chain, FP&A, or commercial finance
- Strong analytical and modelling skills; ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint expertise
- Proven ability to collaborate across large, matrixed organizations
- Strong communication skills with experience in presenting insights to senior management
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and operate independently in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree (MBA or related field)
- Background in promotional finance, offer-spend modelling, or trade investment ROI
- Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and manage cross-functional initiatives
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities under tight deadlines
- Experience working with large U.S. carriers or retail accounts preferred
- Close attention to detail, integrity, and the ability to handle confidential information
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapting to evolving priorities
- Master's degree (MBA or related field)
- Background in promotional finance, offer-spend modelling, or trade investment ROI
- Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and manage cross-functional initiatives
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities under tight deadlines
- Experience working with large U.S. carriers or retail accounts preferred
- Close attention to detail, integrity, and the ability to handle confidential information
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapting to evolving priorities
Staffmark talent working with this client receive competitive compensation and a great benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more!
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