Operations Analyst Jobs in New Jersey
Operations Analyst jobs in New Jersey are in steady demand, concentrated in financial services, pharmaceuticals, logistics, and healthcare operations across entry-level through senior roles. The heaviest hiring is in Newark, Jersey City, and Princeton, where major employers like Johnson & Johnson, Prudential Financial, and Cognizant maintain large operations functions. The most sought-after specialties are process improvement, supply chain operations, and data-driven performance reporting. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.
At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.
Job Summary:
The Senior Contract Operations Analyst (Medical Nutrition Sales) will lead the development, execution and continuous improvement of customer and contract compliance programs across both the Medical Nutrition and Atrium Sales teams. This role serves as a strategic partner to Sales Leadership, Contract Operations, Pricing, Finance, Legal and Customer Membership teams to drive contract adherence, reduce revenue leakage risk, improve customer and contract performance, and support profitable growth. The Senior Analyst also independently manages complex compliance initiatives, develops and owns reporting and analytics that influence business decisions, identifies opportunities for process optimization and leads cross-functional projects to enhance compliance effectiveness through digital, analytical, as well as AI-enabled solutions. This is a hybrid-based opportunity that can be located in either Bridgewater, NJ or Eden Prairie, MN.
Responsibilities:
- Lead customer contract compliance strategy, monitoring programs, and remediation efforts across Medical Nutrition customers.
- Develop and manage comprehensive contract compliance reporting, scorecards, dashboards, and KPIs used by Sales Leadership and senior management to assess customer and contract performance.
- Analyze compliance trends, customer purchasing behaviors, and contract performance to identify risks, opportunities, and actionable business insights.
- Offer and execute strategic recommendations to leaders to improve customer and contract performance.
- Serve as the primary subject matter expert for Medical Nutrition contract compliance processes, methodologies, reporting, and governance.
- Establish and maintain governance around contract & customer compliance.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives focused on improving compliance performance, contract effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
- Partner with Sales, Pricing, Finance, Legal, Chargebacks, Memberships, and Customer teams to address compliance issues and implement sustainable solutions.
- Identify revenue leakage risks and recommend corrective actions to improve contract performance and financial outcomes.
- Develop and implement new compliance processes, controls, standards, and operating procedures that improve organizational effectiveness.
- Drive digital transformation initiatives utilizing Power BI, AI-enabled analytics, automation tools, and emerging technologies to enhance compliance visibility and decision-making.
- Lead compliance-related projects from concept through implementation, including stakeholder engagement, solution design, testing, training, and adoption.
- Provide guidance, coaching, and expertise to cross-functional stakeholders regarding compliance programs, customer commitments, and contract interpretation.
- Present compliance performance, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations to leadership teams.
- Continuously evaluate existing processes and implement improvements that increase scalability, efficiency, transparency, and customer accountability.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Data Analytics, Supply Chain and/or in a related field required.- 5+ years of professional work experience in Contract or Sales Operations, Compliance, Finance/Accounting, Analytics and/or in a related field required.
- Demonstrated fluency in MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint) and also in MS Power Tools including MS Power Automate and Power BI.
- Must have excellent communication (oral and written), presentation, organizational and stakeholder management skills (including the ability to develop and maintain strong, cross-functional stakeholder relationships).
- Willing and able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Strong Project Management skills and mindset are required.
- Current or prior experience driving and executing automation enhancements is required.
- Ability to lead through change management and business transformation.
- Current or prior experience working with SAP and/or Veeva is a plus.
- Willing and able to travel up to 10% based on the needs of the team and the business.
Requisition ID:
425381 #LI-FG1
Salary: $85,000.00 to $105,000.00 per year
Bonus Eligibility: Yes
The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.
Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits
It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.
Job Requisition: 425381
At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.
At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.
Job Summary:
The Senior Contract Operations Analyst (Medical Nutrition Sales) will lead the development, execution and continuous improvement of customer and contract compliance programs across both the Medical Nutrition and Atrium Sales teams. This role serves as a strategic partner to Sales Leadership, Contract Operations, Pricing, Finance, Legal and Customer Membership teams to drive contract adherence, reduce revenue leakage risk, improve customer and contract performance, and support profitable growth. The Senior Analyst also independently manages complex compliance initiatives, develops and owns reporting and analytics that influence business decisions, identifies opportunities for process optimization and leads cross-functional projects to enhance compliance effectiveness through digital, analytical, as well as AI-enabled solutions. This is a hybrid-based opportunity that can be located in either Bridgewater, NJ or Eden Prairie, MN.
Responsibilities:
- Lead customer contract compliance strategy, monitoring programs, and remediation efforts across Medical Nutrition customers.
- Develop and manage comprehensive contract compliance reporting, scorecards, dashboards, and KPIs used by Sales Leadership and senior management to assess customer and contract performance.
- Analyze compliance trends, customer purchasing behaviors, and contract performance to identify risks, opportunities, and actionable business insights.
- Offer and execute strategic recommendations to leaders to improve customer and contract performance.
- Serve as the primary subject matter expert for Medical Nutrition contract compliance processes, methodologies, reporting, and governance.
- Establish and maintain governance around contract & customer compliance.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives focused on improving compliance performance, contract effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
- Partner with Sales, Pricing, Finance, Legal, Chargebacks, Memberships, and Customer teams to address compliance issues and implement sustainable solutions.
- Identify revenue leakage risks and recommend corrective actions to improve contract performance and financial outcomes.
- Develop and implement new compliance processes, controls, standards, and operating procedures that improve organizational effectiveness.
- Drive digital transformation initiatives utilizing Power BI, AI-enabled analytics, automation tools, and emerging technologies to enhance compliance visibility and decision-making.
- Lead compliance-related projects from concept through implementation, including stakeholder engagement, solution design, testing, training, and adoption.
- Provide guidance, coaching, and expertise to cross-functional stakeholders regarding compliance programs, customer commitments, and contract interpretation.
- Present compliance performance, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations to leadership teams.
- Continuously evaluate existing processes and implement improvements that increase scalability, efficiency, transparency, and customer accountability.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Data Analytics, Supply Chain and/or in a related field required.- 5+ years of professional work experience in Contract or Sales Operations, Compliance, Finance/Accounting, Analytics and/or in a related field required.
- Demonstrated fluency in MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint) and also in MS Power Tools including MS Power Automate and Power BI.
- Must have excellent communication (oral and written), presentation, organizational and stakeholder management skills (including the ability to develop and maintain strong, cross-functional stakeholder relationships).
- Willing and able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Strong Project Management skills and mindset are required.
- Current or prior experience driving and executing automation enhancements is required.
- Ability to lead through change management and business transformation.
- Current or prior experience working with SAP and/or Veeva is a plus.
- Willing and able to travel up to 10% based on the needs of the team and the business.
Requisition ID:
425381 #LI-FG1
Salary: $85,000.00 to $105,000.00 per year
Bonus Eligibility: Yes
The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.
Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits
It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.
Job Requisition: 425381
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Operations Analyst Job Market in New Jersey
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- Banking & Financial Services
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operations analyst jobs across New Jersey.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field
- Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, or Tableau
- Experience with process improvement methodologies including Lean or Six Sigma
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Operations Analyst Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an operations analyst in New Jersey?
Most operations analyst roles in New Jersey require a bachelor's degree in business, finance, supply chain, or a related field. No state-issued license is required for the role. New Jersey employers, particularly those in financial services and pharmaceuticals, favor candidates who have completed coursework or certifications in Lean Six Sigma, project management, or data analytics, as these credentials signal readiness for process-focused work from day one.
How much do operations analysts make in New Jersey?
Operations analysts in New Jersey earn a median of about $105,820 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $56,820 for the lowest 10% to over $175,670 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire operations analysts in New Jersey?
Employers hiring operations analysts in New Jersey right now include PGIM, ZT Systems, and Prudential, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New Jersey's concentration of pharmaceutical headquarters, financial services firms, and large logistics operations creates consistent demand for this role across both corporate and regional offices throughout the state.
Which New Jersey cities have the most operations analyst jobs?
Newark, Secaucus, and Jersey City have the most operations analyst openings in New Jersey. Newark and Jersey City draw volume from financial services firms and corporate back-office operations anchored in the greater New York metro area, while Princeton and its surrounding corridor attract demand from pharmaceutical and biotech companies with large operational functions headquartered in central New Jersey.
Are there remote operations analyst jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 79% of operations analyst openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the role centers on data analysis, reporting, and process documentation rather than on-site tasks. Roles focused on financial operations, business intelligence, and performance reporting are the most frequently offered as fully remote or hybrid arrangements.
How can I get hired as an operations analyst in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a business analyst associate or operations coordinator role, which New Jersey employers in financial services and pharmaceuticals commonly use as feeder positions. Companies like Prudential Financial and Johnson & Johnson run rotational or early-career programs that move recent graduates into operations functions. A Six Sigma White or Yellow Belt certificate, or a portfolio showing process mapping or data reporting work, gives entry-level candidates a concrete edge in New Jersey applications.
Where can I find and apply to operations analyst jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to operations analyst jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly through each listing.
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