Business Analyst - Manufacturing

New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE® brands. It also offers infrastructure development through NFI Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Business & Scheduling Analyst will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and distributing various manufacturing performance reports and presentations. The successful applicant will also be responsible for interpreting the output of the reports, and providing constructive feedback regarding performance improvement to the Manufacturing Leadership Team. Other duties include representing the Manufacturing department at meetings, involvement in process improvement initiatives, and providing analytical support to the Manufacturing Leadership Team.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Plan weekly, quarterly, and annual sales targets with Plant Managers; maintain Exit & Signature Target and Delivery plans
• Maintain and analyze delivery, production, and configuration audit data to track project performance and customer commitments
• Prepare and distribute manufacturing performance reports as required
• Monitor production schedules, delivery plans; identify risks and support mitigation plans with cross-functional teams
• Prepare and maintain quarterly bus delivery plan, and verify deliveries with Finance
• Prepare and maintain all quarter-end reporting and documentation, and track quarter-end deliveries
• Validate and reconcile WIP with Plants Administration and Finance
• Prepare and distribute “customer friendly” production schedules as required
• Co-lead daily Production call, and assist with follow-up of issues preventing sales and manufacturing performance
• Participate in various improvement initiatives relating to manufacturing and internal processes
• Provide analytical support for strategic initiatives, operational planning, and continuous improvement projects
• Maintain business documentation, reporting tools, and operational planning processes

Requirements

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Post-secondary education in business, engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-3 years experience in a production related function
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; Expert Excel skills including Power Query and visualization tools such as PowerBI. Experience with Oracle would be considered an asset
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
• Motivated self-starter with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Up to 10% of travel is required for this position

Benefits

OUR WHY: We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motor coach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.

NFI Group | We Move People - YouTube

Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI is leading the electrification of mass mobility around the world. With zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com.

WHY JOIN US:

• Be a part of a team leading the world’s electrification of mass mobility
• Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world
• Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.
• On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we’ve invested 10.9 million in 2023)
• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies

New Flyer is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, ensure equitable experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment reflective of the communities we operate. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.