ODP Analyst (Operational Development Program)

Palmer Holland Inc
  • Westlake, OH
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Program Overview

    The Operational Development Program (ODP) is a 24-month rotational program designed to develop future leaders across Supply Chain, Business Analytics, and Financial Analytics. Participants gain hands-on experience across key business functions while building analytical, operational, and leadership capabilities.

    Position Summary

    The ODP Analyst is a cross-functional role responsible for supporting business operations, analyzing performance, and driving process improvements. Through multiple rotations, this role develops a deep understanding of the company's end-to-end value chain and contributes to data-driven decision making.

    Key Responsibilities

    Operational Execution

    • Perform core responsibilities within each assigned department (e.g., supply chain, business analytics, financial analytics, pricing, customer operations)
    • Manage day-to-day tasks with increasing ownership and accountability

    Data Analysis & Insights

    • Analyze business performance using data tools and reporting systems
    • Translate business questions into data requirements and actionable insights
    • Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve performance

    Process Improvement

    • Identify inefficiencies and recommend process enhancements
    • Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives
    • Document workflows and implement best practices

    Cross-Functional Collaboration

    • Partner with teams across Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, and Customer Experience
    • Communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders
    • Support alignment across departments through data and analysis

    Project Work

    • Complete rotation-specific projects with measurable business impact
    • Contribute to enterprise-level initiatives as assigned

    Development Focus Areas

    • Supply Chain & Operations
    • Financial & Profitability Analysis
    • Business Analytics & Data Visualization
    • Systems & Process Optimization
    • Communication & Leadership

    Qualifications

    • Minimum of one of the following:

    • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Analytics, or related field

    • 0-3 years of experience or relevant internships

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

    • Proficiency in Excel; experience with data tools preferred

    • Excellent communication and organizational skills

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWestlake, OH

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Business Analysisunmatched
    • Business Operationsunmatched
    • Business Supportunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Customer Experienceunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Data Visualizationunmatched
    • Database Report Toolsunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Analysisunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Operational Auditunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Performance Managementunmatched
    • Pricingunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Profit & Loss Analysisunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Supply Chainunmatched
    • Supply Chain Operationsunmatched
    • Trend Analysisunmatched
    • Value Chain Modelunmatched

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