Business Operations Analyst - Asia (Locally Recruited)

CIMMYT is a cutting edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow's problems today. It is entrusted with fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South, through building strong partnerships. This combination enhances the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries.

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CIMMYT is looking for an outstanding, self-motivated, and result-oriented professional for the position of Business Operations Analyst – Asia. The Business Operations Analyst – Asia serves as a strategic partner to the Regional BSD Manager by providing operational analytics, business intelligence, performance monitoring, governance support, project coordination, and reporting across all Business Services Department (BSD) functions in Asia. The role supports Procurement, Fleet Management, Travel Management, Inventory and Warehouse Management, Asset Management, Vendor Management, and other BSD operational activities by establishing performance monitoring frameworks, coordinating strategic initiatives, tracking action plans, supporting training and change management efforts, and transforming operational data into actionable business insights.

The incumbent is responsible for ensuring regional visibility of operational performance, monitoring execution of strategic priorities, supporting compliance with institutional procedures, and enabling data-driven decision-making across BSD operations in Asia.

The role will be based in New Delhi, India.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

1. Regional Reporting and Business Intelligence

• Develop and maintain BSD regional dashboards, scorecards, and management reports.
• Extract, validate, analyze, and synthesize data from D365 and other institutional systems.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual operational performance reports.
• Prepare executive presentations, briefing materials, and management updates.
• Develop reporting tools that provide visibility into operational performance, risks, trends, and opportunities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning exercises through data analysis.

2.  Strategic Project and Action Management

• Coordinate regional BSD projects and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain project trackers, action logs, milestone reports, and risk registers.
• Monitor progress against implementation plans and escalate delays where appropriate.
• Facilitate follow-up on management decisions and agreed action items.
• Support implementation of process improvements, system enhancements, and transformation initiatives.

3.  Procurement Performance Monitoring

• Monitor procurement cycle times, sourcing activities, and service delivery performance.
• Track LTAs, strategic sourcing initiatives, and procurement work plans.
• Analyze procurement spend and supplier performance trends.
• Monitor compliance with procurement procedures and documentation requirements.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost optimization.

4.  Fleet Management Performance Monitoring

• Monitor fleet utilization, maintenance costs, fuel consumption, and vehicle performance indicators.
• Support fleet lifecycle planning and replacement reporting.
• Track compliance with fleet procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Develop fleet performance dashboards and management reports.
• Identify trends and opportunities to improve fleet efficiency and reduce costs.

5.  Travel Management Performance Monitoring

• Monitor travel expenditures, travel service levels, and vendor performance.
• Analyze travel patterns and identify optimization opportunities.
• Support travel compliance reporting and performance monitoring.
• Develop travel-related dashboards and management reports. 

6.  Inventory and Warehouse Management Monitoring

• Monitor inventory levels, stock movements, and warehouse utilization across the region.
• Analyze inventory turnover rates and identify slow-moving, obsolete, or excess stock.
• Track inventory accuracy and reconciliation results.
• Monitor warehouse compliance with institutional procedures and controls.
• Support reporting on inventory valuation and asset accountability.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory management efficiency and reduce operational risk.
• Develop inventory and warehouse performance dashboards.

7.  Training, Compliance, and Change Management

• Track completion of BSD training programs across the region.
• Monitor adoption of new systems, procedures, and operational processes.
• Coordinate training follow-up and compliance reporting.
• Support development and maintenance of user guides, SOPs, and operational documentation.
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions.

8.  Governance and Operational Excellence

• Support regional governance forums and operational review meetings.
• Prepare management reports and meeting materials.
• Maintain departmental risk registers, issue logs, and action trackers.
• Support audits, compliance reviews, and management assessments.
• Lead process mapping and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recommend operational improvements based on performance analysis.

9.  Stakeholder Coordination and Leadership Support

• Serve as a coordination point between country offices, regional leadership, HQ teams, and external service providers. Facilitate communication and information sharing across BSD functions.
• Support preparation of executive communications and leadership updates.
• Promote standardization of reporting and performance management practices across Asia.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Regional BSD Manager by providing analytical support and recommendations on operational priorities and risks.

Educational & Professional Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Logistics, Finance, ora related field.
• Master's degree is an added advantage
• Minimum 5 years of experience in business operations, supply chain, procurement, inventory management, analytics, project coordination, or operational excellence.
• Experience supporting regional or multi-country operations.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Benefits

The position is for an initial fixed-term contract of 12 months, after which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds. CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package, with a range of benefits including health insurance.

Candidates must Apply Online for  Business Operations Analyst - Asia (Locally Recruited). Screening and follow-up of applications will begin on July 15th 2026. Applications must include a CV with contact details (telephone and email address) of 3 work-related references along with the confirmation that Recruitment team can contact them) and a cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.

This position is recruited locally. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the duty station country at the time of application. CIMMYT does not provide visa sponsorship or work permit support for locally recruited staff roles.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.