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ODP Analyst (Operational Development Program)

@ Palmer Holland
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Westlake, Ohio, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Analyzing performance, Collaborating across teams, Driving improvements
Requirements Summary:Bachelor's degree or 0–3 years experience; strong analytical skills; Excel and data tools proficiency; strong communication and organization.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Excel, Data Tools
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Program Overview

The Operational Development Program (ODP) is a 24-month rotational program designed to develop future leaders across Supply Chain, Business Analytics, and Financial Analytics. Participants gain hands-on experience across key business functions while building analytical, operational, and leadership capabilities.

Position Summary

The ODP Analyst is a cross-functional role responsible for supporting business operations, analyzing performance, and driving process improvements. Through multiple rotations, this role develops a deep understanding of the company’s end-to-end value chain and contributes to data-driven decision making.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Execution

  • Perform core responsibilities within each assigned department (e.g., supply chain, business analytics, financial analytics, pricing, customer operations)
  • Manage day-to-day tasks with increasing ownership and accountability 

Data Analysis & Insights

  • Analyze business performance using data tools and reporting systems
  • Translate business questions into data requirements and actionable insights
  • Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve performance 

Process Improvement

  • Identify inefficiencies and recommend process enhancements
  • Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives
  • Document workflows and implement best practices 

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with teams across Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, and Customer Experience
  • Communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders
  • Support alignment across departments through data and analysis 

Project Work

  • Complete rotation-specific projects with measurable business impact
  • Contribute to enterprise-level initiatives as assigned

Development Focus Areas

  • Supply Chain & Operations
  • Financial & Profitability Analysis
  • Business Analytics & Data Visualization
  • Systems & Process Optimization 
  • Communication & Leadership

Qualifications

  • Minimum of one of the following:
    • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Analytics, or related field
    • 0–3 years of experience or relevant internships
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in Excel; experience with data tools preferred
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills