Business Analyst

Business Analyst – Be the Driving Force Behind Innovation

Are you a proactive, assertive, take‑charge professional who thrives on thinking ahead, setting ambitious goals, and building strong relationships? If you’re ready to make an impact and help shape the future of a growing organization, we want you on our team.

Planes Companies is a global organization with local values. What began with a single truck in 1921 in Cincinnati, Ohio has grown into a third‑generation, family‑owned business. Our mission is simple: move our customers to their next big milestone—whether that’s a local move or solving complex supply chain challenges. We help people and businesses move forward with confidence.

As a Business Analyst, you’ll be a key player in driving operational efficiency and supporting strategic decisions. You’ll collaborate across departments to analyze processes, identify improvements, and deliver actionable insights that align with company goals. This role requires someone who demonstrates initiative, urgency, and creativity in solving problems and improving workflows.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to understand needs and requirements.
• Analyze business processes and recommend improvements using industry‑standard tools and methods.
• Provide data‑driven insights and KPIs to support strategic decision‑making.
• Partner with the Innovation Operations Manager on research and development for new technology applications.
• Collaborate with the Data and Innovation Team on enterprise data and integration initiatives.
• Deliver ongoing support for processes and tools, including SOPs and documentation.
• Lead and support project management initiatives to ensure timely and successful execution.
• Drive process improvement efforts to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across operations.
• Take ownership of projects, anticipate challenges, and proactively propose solutions.

• Located in Cincinnati (no relocation assistance).
• High school diploma or GED required;
  Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or related field preferred.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or similar certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of business or data analysis experience.
• Strong experience with Power BI and Excel is required.
• Ability to think ahead, act decisively, and build collaborative relationships.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR; some local travel required.

• Competitive salary: $80,000 – $90,000
• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, life, disability, accident, critical illness insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• TEAM Culture

$80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

Planes Companies is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, with branch locations in Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana, and service teams nationwide. Our brands include Planes Moving & Storage, Planes Commercial Services, and GWS, delivering national solutions for moving, warehousing, installation, and more.

Planes is an equal employment opportunity employer. The company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. The company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any other protected categories. It is also the company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.