Category Operations Analyst - Graduate role (Temp 2 years)

Category Operations Analyst - Graduate role (Temp 2 years) Description - Job Summary As the Category Operations Analyst you will be responsible to support and manage product management and category processes for a country or a set of countries around Central and Eastern Europe with minimum supervision. The role supports local Area Category Manager with pricing, analysis, product setup, product marketing related tasks and tender support. You will review current business processes and performance metrics for the Personal Systems business unit category teams, and identifies opportunities to streamline and optimize operational processes. The role gathers and analyses data, creates reports and establishes management dashboards and review documents. Responsibilities Manages operational tasks such as inventory analysis, order fulfillment, SKU setup, for a country or a set of countries with minimum supervision applying discretion and judgement. Compiles key metrics, produces reports, and analyzes data using IT systems for different KPIs. Supports the analysis conducted for backlog management. Supports the category managers with Tender support. Supports the category managers with product setup. Supports the category managers with pricing management tasks. Gathers pricing data from country and region for planning. Reviews requests from partners on product marketing. Reviews performance metrics on a regular basis, identifying opportunities for improvement. Establishes and maintains management dashboards, regional reports, and executive review documents to drive business outcomes and operational excellence. Conducts ongoing operational training and readiness for new hires. Education & Experience Recommended Four-year Degree in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations management, Business Administration, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence. Typically has 0-2 years of work experience, preferably in supply chain, operations, or a related field Knowledge & Skills • Continuous Improvement Process • Data Analysis • Product Management • Finance • Inventory Control • Inventory Management • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • Process Improvement • Procurement • Production Planning • Purchasing • SAP Applications • Supply Chain • Supply Chain Analysis Cross-Org Skills • Effective Communication • Results Orientation • Learning Agility • Digital Fluency • Customer Centricity Impact & Scope Impacts own work and acts as a team member by providing information, analysis, and recommendations in support of team efforts.​ Complexity Learns to apply basic theories and concepts to work tasks. Job - Supply Chain & Operations Schedule - Full time Shift - No shift premium (Romania) Travel - Relocation - Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) - HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s). Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence. For more information, review HP’s EEO Policy or read about your rights as an applicant under the law here: “ Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal "