Job Details

TITLE

Senior Business Analyst

COMPANY

JTEKT

DEPARTMENT

Business Management

LOCATION

Greenville, SC

CLASSIFICATION

Salaried (EXEMPT)

REPORTS TO

Business Ops Manager

GRADE

106

Summary/Purpose

The Senior Business Analyst is a strategic contributor within the Bearing Business Unit (BBU) Business Management team, responsible for advancing pricing strategy, overseeing complex quoting activities, and delivering actionable insights that shape business direction. This role goes beyond transactional support-leveraging advanced analytics, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to influence decision-making at multiple levels of the organization. The Senior Business Analyst may also manage specific product lines, lead special projects, and mentor other analysts.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities:

This person may lead or assist in the activities listed but are not limited to the following:

Quoting / Pricing Activities:

• Lead full quoting activities by analyzing product costs, competitive pricing, and profitability for strategic accounts or product lines.
• Manage and maintain customer price lists and agreements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with business strategy.
• Resolve complex pricing issues within Oracle ERP and oversee mass price adjustment initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop long-term pricing strategies and profitability improvement plans.

Analytics:

• Transform large datasets into clear, concise summaries and visualizations that support executive decision-making and long-term business planning.
• Apply predictive and historical analysis to identify trends, assess risks, and recommend actionable next steps.
• Provide financial and market analysis to support contract negotiations, pricing decisions, and strategic initiatives.
• Lead special projects and reporting initiatives that influence business priorities.

Continuous Improvement:

• Assess and optimize standard business processes to drive efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Leverage tools such as Power BI, automation, or advanced analytics techniques to strengthen reporting and insight delivery.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to recommend and implement sustainable process improvements.

Leadership / Influence:

• Serve as a subject matter expert for pricing and business analytics within the BBU.
• Mentor junior and associate analysts, providing guidance on technical and analytical development.
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders by presenting data-driven recommendations to leadership and decision-makers.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Proficient in ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and comfortable with database tools.
• Strong knowledge of business acumen, profitability analysis, and strategic decision support.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to simplify complex data into actionable insights.
• Proven ability to independently plan, prioritize, and deliver complex projects.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, advise, and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders.
• Continuous improvement mindset with experience leveraging analytics and technology to optimize processes.

Education and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, Data Analytics, or Business Analytics.
• Experience (desired):
  • 5+ years solving analytical problems in a business environment.
  • 5+ years working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment, with demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and influence stakeholders.
  • Experience managing product lines, projects, or strategic business initiatives preferred.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is mostly performed in a normal office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards, and with substantial time spent working on a computer. Requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment.
• The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.
• Travel by automobile and plane required approximately 10% of time.

Employee may perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.