NOV

Junior Business Analyst - Manufacturing

NOV  •  Houston, TX (Onsite)  •  3 days ago
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Job Description

  • Gather, document, and validate business requirements from stakeholders.
  • Conduct interviews, workshops, and meetings to understand business processes and challenges.
  • Translate business needs into clear functional requirements and user stories.
  • Create process maps, workflows, and business process documentation using industry best practices.
  • Assist senior Business Analysts with solution design and requirement refinement.

Manufacturing & Inventory Support

  • Analyze manufacturing, inventory, warehouse, and supply chain business processes to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Support initiatives focused on inventory accuracy, production efficiency, and operational excellence.
  • Assist with inventory reconciliation, cycle count analysis, and inventory reporting.
  • Understand and document processes related to:
  • Bills of Materials (BOM)
  • Production Orders
  • Inventory Transactions
  • Material Movements
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Purchase Orders
  • Material Planning

ERP & Systems Support

  • Support ERP enhancement projects and system implementations.
  • Collaborate with technical teams to clarify business requirements.
  • Assist in preparing functional specifications and business documentation.
  • Participate in solution reviews and design discussions.
  • Help identify opportunities to automate manual business processes.

Data Analysis & Reporting

  • Analyze operational data to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Build reports and dashboards using Excel and Power BI.
  • Monitor manufacturing and inventory KPIs.
  • Prepare recurring business reports for leadership.
  • Support data validation and quality improvement initiatives.

Testing & Implementation

  • Prepare User Acceptance Testing (UAT) scenarios and test cases.
  • Execute functional testing for new system enhancements.
  • Document testing results and report issues.
  • Coordinate with developers to resolve defects.
  • Support software deployments and implementation activities.

Documentation & Training

  • Create business process documentation and user guides.
  • Maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Assist with training end users on new system features and business processes.
  • Ensure documentation remains accurate and up to date.

Project Support

  • Assist Senior Business Analysts with planning and coordination activities.
  • Participate in project meetings and status updates.
  • Track action items and follow up with stakeholders.
  • Support continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives.
  • Bachelor's degree in:
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Operations Management
  • Information Systems
  • Management Information Systems
  • Business Analytics
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Business Administration
  • Or a related field
  • 0–2 years of relevant experience.
  • Internship, co-op, capstone, or academic project experience is highly valued.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated willingness to learn new technologies and business processes
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About NOV

NOV delivers technology-driven solutions to empower the global energy industry. For more than 150 years, NOV has pioneered innovations that enable its customers to safely produce abundant energy while minimizing environmental impact. The energy industry depends on NOV’s deep expertise and technology to continually improve oilfield operations and assist in efforts to advance the energy transition towards a more sustainable future. NOV powers the industry that powers the world.

Industry
Oil, Gas & Mining
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
nov.com
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