Specialist-OSP Analyst

About the Role

The Specialist-OSP Analyst will provide outside plant project support for the Out of Territory team. This role will work closely with internal and external partners supporting construction projects by monitoring and auditing inbound shipments and utilization of materials. You will maintain inventory levels and ensure accuracy in applicable tracking systems. You will handle bill of materials and work with partners to ensure applicable receipt of construction materials with a high degree of accuracy. This position will also be providing administrative support to internal teams to track outside plant build status, build milestones, and utilize trends to forecast. The analyst will identify process and system improvements used to compile construction/material reporting.

This position offers remote work flexibility; however, preference will be given to candidates located within 60 miles of Appleton, Wisconsin to support in-market needs.

Occasional travel to job sites and warehouse sites up to 30% of the time, or as required.

This position can be hired at a Specialist-OSP Analyst or Specialist-OSP Analyst I level depending on the skills and qualifications of the candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Submits Bill of Materials (BOM) submissions required for construction project procurement.
• Tracks shipments and monitors damaged goods upon receipt.
• Utilizes internal GIS and material platforms to extract/submit BOMs, monitor utilization, and reconcile construction material quantities.
• Tracks usage and remaining inventory at storage locations, ensuring inventory and usage tools (SAP, TPAT) are kept current.
• Helps maintain appropriate inventory levels for applicable markets and projects.
• Conducts cycle inventory counts and performs annual reconciliation as directed.
• Maintains records, documentation, and files critical to business and financial operations, including filing, archiving, or retrieving records for audits, financial reporting, or other business operations.
• Works with Finance to maintain accurate and appropriate inventory levels.
• Coordinates with internal teams for the disposal, transfer, or recycling of materials as needed.
• Provides support for outside plant construction efforts.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Associates degree (or higher) -OR- 2+ years professional work experience
• 1+ years of utility construction – AND/OR – engineering experience -OR- 6+ months of TDS Telecom internship
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and insurance.
• Experience with inventory management preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new tools (e.g., GIS, UTS, Clarity) as they are deployed.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, analytical, able to work with minimal supervision.
• SAP Experience/knowledge.
• 1+ years of telecommunications experience.
• Project Management experience/exposure.