Analyst General Business

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Pay Grade

13* Deadline to Apply: August 14, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CT *Qualifications may warrant placement at a different job level.

Position Summary

The General Business Analyst role on the Commodities Team in Supply Chain is responsible for ensuring the availability of materials and inventory required to support ongoing business operations and strategic initiatives. This role monitors inventory and commodity performance and works to identify and mitigate potential supply risks that may impact business needs. The position serves as a key liaison between business units, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, developing strong working relationships and becoming a trusted partner in understanding operational requirements, project demands, and material needs. Through collaboration with cross-functional teams, the General Business Analyst provides insights, coordination, and support to ensure timely material availability, effective inventory management, and alignment with organizational objectives.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Support inventory ability by assisting with material planning, forecasting, and replenishment activities.

• Gather and organize information on problems or procedures.

• Monitor inventory levels and material requirements to support operational needs.

• Maintain data in SAP.

• Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.

• Assist in identifying and communicating potential material shortages and supply disruptions.

• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies by partnering with Accounts Payable, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

• Support inventory planning activities by analyzing historical usage, demand trends, and replenishment requirements.

• Partner with warehouse personnel to understand material needs and priorities.

• Utilize reports, spreadsheets, and system tools to monitor inventory and support daily business operations.

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and internal business partners to support operational success.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Understands processes and procedures in specialized field.

Incumbent must set priorities, organize work and make occasional exceptions

Ability to multi-task various critical work assignments in a fast paced environment in a professional manner

Initiative to work independently or as a member of a team, coordinating with others to achieve desired results

Well-developed written and verbal communication skills for interaction with all levels of personnel

Ability to meet goals and objectives with minimal direct supervision

Effective interpersonal and customer service skills

Ability to make recommendations and independent decisions

Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Excel.

• Proficient in SAP

• Relative experience in supporting utility construction and maintenance.

Competencies

Communicates Effectively

Working with Ambiguity

Creating and Maintaining Networks

Driving for Results

Demonstrating Initiative

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Technology, Accounting, Finance or other quantitative field or equivalent work experience

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator.

Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business related events in and outside of service area. After hours work may be required.

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.