: The Business Analyst will work closely with the COO to drive business performance, program manage strategic and operational initiatives, and support executive decision-making through data-driven insights, governance, and reviews. The role requires strong analytical, project management, and stakeholder coordination skills in a manufacturing setting.

Role & responsibilities

- Drive COO-led strategic initiatives, including business planning, productivity improvement, cost optimization, and operational excellence programs and strategic business initiatives.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams across Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, Engineering, Commercial, and Plant functions to ensure effective execution.
- Develop and maintain dashboards, MIS reports, KPI trackers, performance summaries, and analytical reports to support business reviews and decision-making.
- Prepare agendas, presentations, briefing notes, board materials, leadership review packs, meeting minutes, decision logs, and action trackers.
- Monitor progress against commitments, follow up with stakeholders,



identify risks or delays, and escalate issues when required.

Preferred candidate profile

- Bachelor's degree in engineering; MBA preferred.
- Experience in business analysis, program management, manufacturing operations, supply chain, business excellence, strategy, or transformation projects.
- Demonstrated experience in structured project and program management, cross-functional stakeholder coordination, and execution of business initiatives.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong business acumen with an understanding of manufacturing performance drivers and operational metrics.
- Proven ability to analyse complex data and translate insights into actionable business recommendations.
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, dashboards, management reporting, and data analysis tools; ERP/BI/manufacturing systems experience is an advantage.

📌 Business Strategy Analyst (Chennai)
🏢 Avalon Technologies
📍 Chennai