Business Analyst

MHIRJ is the merger of two important legacies: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and the CRJ Series program. We provide comprehensive operational, engineering, and customer support solutions, including maintenance, refurbishment, technical publications, marketing, and sales activities for the global regional aircraft industry. We are currently looking for a Business Analyst, BPM Value Stream to join our team!

Position Summary

The Business Analyst plays a key role in data management, process management, governance, and optimization within the procurement and supply chain functions. This person ensures compliance with policies and performance indicators, promotes operational excellence and continuous improvement, and supports the evolution of systems to ensure their alignment with business objectives.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in data analytics, process optimization, and procurement systems.

Daily Responsibilities

Data Management and Compliance

• Maintain and update databases and data systems to ensure accuracy and integrity, especially regarding prices, commercial terms, and procurement lead times.
• Analyze data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Support the annual catalog management and price indexing process.

Process Improvement and Operational Excellence

• Design, maintain, and deploy cross-functional supply chain processes covering several value streams:
• End-to-end operational logistics processes (from purchase request to invoicing).
• Backlog management and tender processes.
• Claims, amendments, and strategic procurement processes.
• Supplier performance management processes.
• Cost savings, cost avoidance, and budget management processes.
• Lead operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives, including the development and updating of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices.
• Develop and maintain models, templates, reference guides, and knowledge management tools.
• Provide onboarding kits, training materials, a documentation repository, and training programs to support the various value streams.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to design and implement solutions that meet business needs while aligning with company objectives.

Governance and Reporting

• Extract, analyze, and prepare reports and presentations to support governance activities within the supply chain organization and other departments.
• Ensure coordination and leadership of cross-functional governance activities related to:
• Performance of logistics and procurement activities.
• Monthly sales and objectives tracking.
• Contract coverage and compliance with supply agreements.
• Evolution of cost savings, cost avoidance, and risks.
• Delay reduction and recovery plans applicable to all value streams.
• Coordinate budget activities with other value streams, track monthly results, and align sector-specific objectives.
• Conduct audits for compliance with processes, policies, and data requirements, and implement necessary corrective actions.
• Support the supply chain organization in carrying out cross-functional projects and initiatives.

Systems and Tools Management

• Maintain and optimize supply chain-related tools, including SAP S/4HANA (Procure-to-Pay module), the supplier portal, and internal reporting tools.
• Act as a Business Process Owner (BPO) for the information technology department and relevant partners for supply chain-related processes.
• Participate in the implementation of new tools: gather business needs, develop business cases, support solution selection, deployment, and maintenance.
• Develop automated reports and scripts based on a defined methodology to promote frequent and efficient updates.
• Diagnose system issues, contribute to the change roadmap, perform necessary tests, and coordinate deployment to end-users.

Here's what it takes to succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in analytics, business analysis, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA (P2P) as well as data visualization and reporting tools (Power BI, Visio).
• General programming knowledge is an asset, particularly in Python and SQL, as well as with tools such as Git and Azure.
• Knowledge of Pandas, Bokeh, Flask, and Werkzeug libraries is considered an asset.
• Experience in process mapping and improvement.
• Excellent data analysis skills, with great rigor in collecting, organizing, and interpreting information.
• Experience in data management, reporting, and compliance monitoring.
• Ability to present information clearly and relevantly to support decision-making.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience in cross-functional environments.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve system and process-related issues.
• Ability to work autonomously when required.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

• English is required for the position as the selected person will regularly communicate with colleagues, clients, or partners located outside Quebec.

If your experience matches the required qualifications for this position, we encourage you to apply - we would like to hear from you!

Why join us?

Are you passionate about aviation? Are you eager to make a significant impact on customers? Do you aspire to a challenging career as a Business Analyst? If so, you're in the right place. At MHIRJ, we recognize and appreciate your contribution to our unified team. We live by our values and embody our behaviors that drive our success. Take flight with a team that shares your passion and supports you on your journey. Let's fly together at MHIRJ!

We offer comprehensive benefits for you and your family, as well as numerous career advancement opportunities.

• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Annual leave bank
• Competitive compensation and annual bonus plan
• Retirement savings plans
• Employee discounts and much more!

MHIRJ is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, and members of visible minorities to apply.