Jason Blumling, Msba
About Jason Blumling, Msba
Jason Blumling, MSBA, serves as the Manager of Business Analytics at Canfor in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in financial analysis and accounting, having held various roles at companies including Sun Chemical, Time Warner Cable, and Exel.
Work at Canfor
Jason Blumling has been serving as the Manager of Business Analytics at Canfor since 2020. He is based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. In this role, he has implemented an automated Power BI daily dashboard across all divisions, which has significantly reduced manual effort for local mill analysts. Prior to his current position, he held various roles within Canfor, including Fiber Accounting Manager for the US South and Senior Business Analyst for the US South.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Canfor, Jason Blumling held several positions in financial analysis and accounting. He worked at Sun Chemical as a Senior Accountant/Financial Analyst from 2008 to 2011. He then transitioned to Time Warner Cable Business Class as a Senior Financial Analyst for one year in 2012. Following that, he was employed at Exel as a Senior Financial Analyst-IT from 2013 to 2015. His experience also includes a role at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. as a Senior Financial Analyst from 2011 to 2012 and at Cintas as an Accountant from 2007 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Jason Blumling earned his Master of Science in Business Analytics from Wake Forest University Graduate School, completing his studies from 2019 to 2021. He also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Shawnee State University, which he obtained from 2003 to 2006. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in business analytics and financial management.
Achievements in Business Analytics
In his role at Canfor, Jason Blumling has utilized trend analysis to identify weather patterns that assist foresters in determining optimal timber tracts for logging. This analysis helps save time and resources in the logging process. Additionally, he identified process gaps between the production planning and sales teams, resulting in a 5% improvement in on-time shipments to customers. He also benchmarks results with external competition to assess incremental savings or losses.