Operations Analyst

Operations Analyst
Hybrid role based in Tukwila, WA


Job Summary:
RPI, a global leader in print-on-demand, is seeking a positive, service-oriented Operations Analyst to join our dynamic team. The Operations Analyst plays a central role in supporting Demand and Resource Planning for our Operations organization, involving maintaining forecast and capacity models and contributing to production cost estimation and related analyses.
Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Operations Leadership, Supply Chain, and Customer Account Management for accurate representation in our models.
• Assist in operations forecast maintenance, adjusting based on seasonal patterns and promotions.
• Run daily and weekly database reports for planning and scheduling.
• Create and maintain Operations Performance reports using Power BI.
• Maintain key model inputs for capacity planning and engage in ad-hoc capacity scenario analysis.
• Estimate new and existing production costs using established Excel tools.
• Monitor and analyze changes in production design, raw materials, and methods to understand their impact on costs.
• Contribute to special projects as requested or needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in MS Office products; experience with MS Power BI or other data visualization software preferred.
• Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge relevant to Supply Chain or Operations analytics.
• Excellent organizational skills with a proven ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with product configuration business processes, including bills of material and manufacturing specifications.
• Demonstrates passion for achieving the best possible outcomes.
• Exhibits commitment by executing responsibilities consistently, overcoming challenges.
• Adapts readily to new circumstances and actively supports change.
• Fosters trust through open communication and acting with integrity.
• Possesses an entrepreneurial nature, envisioning possibilities, and taking ownership of outcomes.

About RPI:

RPI Print, headquartered in Seattle, WA is a global print partner focused on making brands successful. RPI helps businesses of all sizes, across all industries, by offering sustainable and reliable digital printing services that reach customers all over the world. With facilities and partners in the US, Europe, and Australia, and innovative IT solutions, RPI is an end-to-end integrated supply chain for digital printing on demand. Our leading brand, Blurb®, is a software-driven publishing platform that unleashes the creative genius inside everyone. Blurb's platform makes it easy to create, publish, promote, and sell one-of-a-kind books in print and digital formats. Blurb authors have created millions of books using our full suite of free book-making tools. While our passion is digital printing, what we find equally important is building relationships with our customers. Making real connections!