Business Analyst Jobs in Iowa

Job Title: Logistics Analyst Company: PAETEC Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Description: PAETEC (NASDAQ:PAET) is personalizing business communications for medium and large businesses, enterprise organizations and institutions across the United States. We offer a comprehensive suite of IP, voice, data, and Internet services, as well as enterprise communications management software, network security solutions, CPE, and managed services. For more information, visit www.paetec.com. Responsible for multiple aspects of logistics including asset recovery, material management/warehousing and sparing in support of Finance, Engineering and Network OperationsPrepare, analyze and maintain stocking and usage data by item for inventory level maintenance, aging reports, activity forecasting and budgeting and space utilization reporting. Process material returns to ensure proper tracking/identification and to verify operability to maintain the integrity of network and sparing inventories. Once a return project is complete, coordinate with Finance to properly close out the project in Remedy, Conquest or any other required tracking programs. Develop and maintain key metrics and performance measurements related to asset recovery, inventory and sparing activities to confirm performance to plan and budget. Support cycle counting/physical inventory of all inventory locations (both network material in a central warehouse  as well as sparing inventories deployed in field sparing deports) to confirm accuracy of perpetual inventory records in compliance with all SOX requirements.  Support Network Operations activities, Customer Premises Equipment requirements and Engineering projects (where applicable) by receiving, inspecting, stocking and issuing required materials in accordance with corporate directives and departmental procedures. Implement inventory control procedures for multiple tasks and company locations as needed and manage common carriers and freight expenses to budget. Coordinate spares repairs with approved vendors, manage material flow out to repair vendors and back to stock and confirm match between packing slip information and invoice data prior to providing authorization to pay repair costs. Maintain and improve physical warehouse facilities, field inventory locations and engage in continuous process improvement where appropriate. Other duties as assigned.Required:  BA/BS with a minimum 2 years of experience in either network operations, warehouse or sparing experience. Preferred:  Three to six years of warehouse experience.  CERTIFICATES / LICENSESCDL (Commercial Driver?s License) if assigned to transport material using the company-owned box truck DESIRED WORK TRAITS & SKILLS; Ability to work independently, computer skills, communication skills, etc? Excellent problem solving skillsSelf starterStrong warehouse and inventory control expertiseExcellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong computer software and hardware skills.Accuracy and attention to detail critical.Excellent interpersonal skillsProject management expertise At PAETEC, it's not just business.  It's personal.  Our mission is to be the most customer- and employee-oriented telecommunications provider.  We work hard to take care of our employees, who work hard to build long-term relationships with our customers.  PAETEC also partners with leading technology companies to deliver world-class solutions to the communications challenges our customers face.  In addition, PAETEC's employee-led Green Team is creating near- and long-term actions to increase sustainability across all our operations nationwide.  If you want to make a difference, PAETEC is the place to be. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer F/F/D/V.Please apply online at http://www.paetec.com/careers/overview.html Click here to see all "PAETEC" opportunities

Job Title: Procurement Analyst Company: 3M Location: Ames, IA Description: For more than 100 years, 3M has been a company that delivers both sustainable growth and consistent results. Today is no exception. We are making great progress toward inventing a new future for 3M - a future of faster growth and increased competitiveness, while continuing to deliver superior results.We are currently accepting applications for a Procurement Analyst at our Ames, IA manufacturing facility. 3M Ames is a part of the 3M Abrasive Manufacturing Organization under the umbrella of our Industrial and Transportation Business.At theAmes facility, abrasive (sandpaper) products in thousands of different shapes and sizes, from sheets to discs are manufactured. Many of the products we produce are used in the woodworking and metal working industries as well as the automotive aftermarket and home improvement industries.TheProcurement Analystwill function as part of a team to coordinate the procurement of materials, primarily packaging supplies, with input from production management team, product and process engineering, marketing, and other disciplines. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Executing procurement plans by placing orders, confirming price and availability with appropriate suppliers.Maintaining 100% compliance of packaging bill of materialsManaging Supermarket levels and recalculations that meet forecast requirements as well as plants inventory goalsInventory asset management, including review with root cause identification and resolution.Managing source of supply transitions and product phase-in-phase-outsPerforming total cost analysis for making purchasing decisionsInteracting with Corporate sourcing, packaging engineering, and Supply Chain AnalystsLeading and/or participating in Six Sigma and LEAN projects