Operations Associate - LATAM - (HR30568DE)

Job Title: Operations Associate - LATAM
Location: Remote (EST Time Zones)
Salary Range: up to 2400 USD

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (EST)

NOTE: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR POSITION

Company Overview:

Sagan is an exclusive membership community for top executives, founders, and CEOs seeking to hire and maximize the impact of international talent. We bridge the gap between global talent and US-based businesses, connecting candidates from vibrant regions like Latin America, the Philippines, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Africa with leading American companies. Discover a world of career possibilities with Sagan.

Position Overview:

The Operations Associate will be responsible for driving operational transformation across our portfolio companies. This role requires a motivated individual with 1-2 years of experience in operational consulting or transformation, preferably from a top-tier consulting firm. The successful candidate will conduct process mapping, develop strategic initiatives, and support senior leadership to optimize operational performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Improvements: Collaborate with senior leadership to identify and implement operational improvements in portfolio companies.
• Process Analysis: Conduct detailed analyses, including process mapping, bottleneck identification, and root cause analysis.
• Strategic Initiatives: Develop and execute initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes, supply chains, and overall operational performance.
• KPI Monitoring: Support the development and tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress.
• Due Diligence: Assist in evaluating operational capabilities during due diligence processes to identify areas for value creation.
• Stakeholder Communication: Prepare and present findings to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 1-2 years in operations transformation, ideally within a top-tier consulting or operational advisory firm.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Process Improvement: Familiarity with methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement frameworks.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Proactivity: Ability to work independently in a remote setting with minimal supervision.
• Education: Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and presentation.
  

Please note: To ensure prompt processing of your application, we kindly request that you submit your resume and intro video in English format.