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, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Economics, Electronics, Employee Assistance Plan, Employee Benefits, Establish Priorities, Expense Tracking, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Forecasting, Insurance, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Marketing, Matrix Management, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, 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, Retirement Plan, Retirement Planning, Return on Investment (ROI), Revenue Forecasting, Risk Analysis, Sales, Sales Operations, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Operations, Tableau, Tax Planning, Team Player, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vision Plan, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Job Description:
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
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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The base pay range above represents the low and high end of the base compensation range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual base compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, actual experience, and job performance. This job posting is not a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee.
The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for our employees. Based on the details of your position, we provide a variety of benefits to our employees, including medical, dental, and vision plans, pre-tax savings plans, pre-tax parking and commuter plans, supplemental health and welfare plans, a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and paid holidays. Other rewards may include short-term incentives and paid time off.