B2B Customer Relationship & Operations Analyst (Cincinnati)
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Position Overview
We are seeking a Customer Operations Analyst to support key B2B customer relationships while driving data‑driven insights and process improvements in our manufacturing and distribution environment.
This hybrid role combines hands‑on customer account management with analytical and project‑based work. The Customer Operations Analyst serves as the operational quarterback for assigned customer accounts while also leading initiatives related to reporting, data analysis, workflow improvement, and operational efficiency.
Unlike a traditional customer service role, this position requires strong analytical skills, advanced Excel capabilities, and experience using AI tools to improve productivity and decision‑making. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of customer service, data, and operations.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Account Management (50%)
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned B2B customer accounts
Build strong working relationships through consistent communication and reliability
Conduct regular check‑ins with customers to provide updates and address needs
Review customer contracts and pricing agreements to ensure accurate order entry
Enter and manage sales orders within the ERP system
Send order acknowledgments and confirm order accuracy with customers
Analytical, Project‑Based Work & Cross‑Functional Problem Solving (50%)
Create and maintain customer performance reports, KPI dashboards, and operational metrics using advanced Excel tools (pivot tables, Power Query, macros, dashboards)
Analyze order trends, customer behavior, and operational data to identify risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
Lead or support process improvement initiatives that streamline workflows, reduce errors, and improve customer experience
Build and maintain Excel‑based tools and dashboards to support internal decision‑making
Leverage AI tools to automate tasks, enhance data analysis, and improve internal and customer‑facing workflows
Work closely with sales, procurement, operations, and shipping teams to ensure smooth order fulfillment
Monitor order status and proactively communicate updates or delays to customers
Coordinate across departments to resolve order, delivery, pricing, or availability challenges
Investigate recurring issues, identify root causes, and implement long‑term solutions
Present data‑driven insights and recommendations to leadership and cross‑functional teams
This Role Is Ideal For Someone Who
Has strong B2B customer service experience and enjoys managing customer relationships
Is highly analytical and comfortable working with data, systems, and reporting tools
Has advanced Excel skills and enjoys building dashboards, reports, and automated tools
Likes taking ownership of projects that fall outside traditional customer service work
Enjoys solving operational problems and coordinating across departments
Is comfortable using technology and AI tools to improve efficiency
Wants to play a meaningful role in improving how the business serves its customers
Qualifications
Required
3–7 years of experience in B2B customer service, account management, inside sales, or order management
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, Power Query, macros, and dashboards
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Experience working with ERP systems (Epicor experience is a plus)
Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
Excellent organizational and time management abilities
Ability to manage multiple customer accounts and projects simultaneously
Preferred
Experience using AI tools to improve workflows or reporting
Experience with process improvement or project‑based work
Manufacturing or industrial distribution experience
Familiarity with Power BI or other data visualization tools
- Location:
- Cincinnati
- Job Type:
- PartTime
- Category:
- Nan