Operations Analyst

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Operations Analyst to join our growing team. This role is critical to supporting our operational efficiency and financial strategy, with a strong emphasis on costing management, unit forecasting, and ad hoc business analysis. The ideal candidate is data-driven, organized, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Forecasting
• Ownership & creation of unit forecasting and demand plan in alignment with financial and Merchandising plans.
• Management of forecast communication and management with vendor partners and fulfillment centers to ensure adequate raw material availability.
• Monitor trends, variances, and production efficiency to support accurate planning.
• Support supply chain and procurement teams with forecast insights to optimize inventory levels.




• Costing & Financial Management
• Ownership of costing through Google Docs, Snowflake, and Looker by implementing processes to update costs, audit invoices, identify costing gaps in data, and identify opportunities for savings.
• Point of contact for all margin analysis and costing troubleshooting.
• Stakeholder and partner in new product costing and negotiation with our vendors in tandem with the Strategic Sourcing Manager.




• Operations Analytics & Defect Management
• Conduct ad hoc data analysis to support strategic decision-making across departments.
• Ownership of margin analysis on both product and shipping costs to identify areas of opportunity for improvement in either costing, pricing, or vendor/supplier negotiations.
• Creation and management of dashboards and visualizations in Looker on all Operations and CX OKRs and KPIs to inform areas of improvement.




• Defect/Quality Management & Analytics
• Monitor and analyze product defect data to identify root causes and trends.
• Develop and maintain tracking systems for defect reporting and resolution in partnership with CX.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by delivering actionable insights from defect data.
• Utilize performance data to manage comprehensive vendor scorecards.

Qulaifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Business Administration, Finance, or commensurate experience
• 2+ years of relevant work experience as an analyst
• Experience with SQL tools (Tableau, Looker, etc.)
• Desire to keep learning and developing within a high-growth environment
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and flexibility
• Ability to present data clearly and concisely and ultimately the ability to make quick and informed decisions based on that data
• Passion for working in a high-growth environment and fostering positive relationships cross-functionally in a small organization
• Desire to grow along with the Artifact Uprising team in a management capacity
• Proficient in MS Excel and Google sheets

Artifact Uprising® is a Colorado-based company that creates premium quality, customizable photo goods for your digital photos. Driven by the mission to empower people to tell their stories effortlessly, beautifully and often, the company is known for elevated design and thoughtfully sourced materials. Signature products include the Layflat Album touting ultra-thick pages and foil-stamped covers, textured matte Everyday Prints, and a line of customizable frames.  

Artifact Uprising was recently named on the Built In Colorado’s 2024 Best Places to Work list. We are a tight-knit team who works with some of the latest technology to delight and inspire our customers.  

Job Perks

Industry leading health, vision and dental insurance for families (Plans cover 100% for employees and up to 95% for dependents), flexible vacation policy, Gym partnership with ClassPass, 401(k) matching plan, Year-End Company Bonus Plan.

Why Artifact Uprising?

Creative Freedom We value the creative process and look to our employees to speak into Artifact Uprising products, identity and approach – regardless of position or title. We look for driven people who demonstrate initiative to take the company to the next level.  

The Working Life

We strive to create a workplace where everyone works hard but also has the flexibility and balance to enjoy life outside of the office.  

It Won’t Be Boring

We are a small company with big ideas - and we recognize it will take every last one of us to reinvent the way brands approach business. We believe a good workplace empowers its team to rise to new challenges, expand their skill sets and think outside of the box. Through this, we foster a company culture that is always growing, always reaching, and always looking to see things differently.  

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Artifact Uprising is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.