Business Analyst

Coilcraft, Inc., founded in 1945, is a privately held, globally recognized manufacturer of magnetic components. We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team in a hybrid capacity supporting both Purchasing and Pricing functions.

This role offers exposure to supplier management, cost analysis, materials procurement, and strategic pricing in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

* Identify, evaluate, and develop a materials supply base that meets cost, quality, delivery, availability, and reliability objectives.

* Support supplier qualification, data collection, analysis, reporting, and corrective/preventative action activities.

* Execute purchase orders via the ERP system.

* Prepare reports as needed.

* Build and maintain relationships with new and existing suppliers, including on-site visits to evaluate quality and processing capabilities.

* Initiate and administer supply agreements and procurement activities for direct materials supporting manufacturing operations.

* Investigate supplier-related issues, perform root-cause analysis, and drive corrective actions.

* Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to maintain or improve material specifications, reduce variation, and support cost-reduction initiatives.

* Integrate early supplier involvement into new product development or product modifications.

* Administer online purchasing and MRP systems.

* Drive a variety of costing and pricing activities as a key contributor to the pricing team.

* Respond to internal requests for pricing information accurately and efficiently.

* Gather cost inputs from manufacturing, operations, and internal systems to perform detailed cost and margin analysis.

* Execute cost and gross profit calculations to support strategic pricing decisions.

* Develop competitive price comparisons and analytical reports to support market positioning.

* Maintain customer-specific pricing by product type to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.

Requirements

* Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Analytics, Finance, or related field.

* 2-5 years of purchasing or analytical experience in a manufacturing environment preferred; recent graduates with strong analytical skills will also be considered.

* Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Excel (formulas, data organization, spreadsheet building).

* Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Knowledge of ERP and MRP systems, inventory control, and ISO
9001/IATF
16949 standards is a plus.

* High attention to detail and accuracy.

Company Benefits:

* 401(k) Matching

* Disability Insurance

* Dental Insurance

* Employee Assistance Program

* Flexible Spending Account

* Health Insurance

* Health Savings Account

* Life Insurance

* Paid Holidays

* Paid Time-Off

* Profit Sharing

* Vision Insurance

Coilcraft is an Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.

This position may require compliance with ITAR regulations; applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents