Business Analyst - Fastener Purchasing

Nissan - Farmington Hills, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Farmington Hills, MI

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Business Analyst for Fastener Purchasing at Nissan Trading Corporation Americas is responsible for conducting monthly result analysis and forecasting, managing inventory and accounts receivable, and ensuring accurate pricing input in the company's systems. This role involves extensive data analysis, supplier communication, and cost reduction initiatives, all aimed at optimizing purchasing processes and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly result analysis and forecast for the upcoming month.
• Analyze aged inventory/accounts receivable to reduce dollar value and report issues to management.
• Enter pricing input in NS/GTOP and check for discrepancies in sell prices between GTOP and NS.
• Research payment and receipt amounts in systems and report discrepancies.
• Send, track, and analyze data interfacing with suppliers and management.
• Coordinate activities using company computer systems and support staff in modifying databases and spreadsheets.
• Establish responsibilities and procedures to achieve objectives.
• Research opportunities for cost reduction from suppliers, including material price adjustments and localization activities.
• Issue RFQs, collect and verify customer requirements, and prepare documents for RFQ.
• Review supplier quotes, verify content, and conduct cost comparison analysis.
• Negotiate buying and/or selling prices and submit parts set-up and pricing updates in SharePoint.
• Analyze and research PCRs and price discrepancies.
• Analyze monthly results compared to budget from various perspectives and forecast next month's results.
• Support month-end closing procedures as assigned.
• Assist in analyzing information of PIC and create summary sheets.
• Receive buy price information from purchasing and input into NS/GTOP, comparing data matches.
• Process part set-up requests as per guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or financial business management or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in financial report management.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft applications.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence effectively.
• Strong communication skills to present information to managers, suppliers, and customers.

Nice-to-haves

• Sales experience

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified employees