Data Analyst

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Position Purpose:

A Data Analyst Supply Chain leverages technical abilities to synthesize complex analytical tasks into easily understood data-driven stories. Responsible for working collaboratively with other analysts to apply established analytical processes on diverse datasets to deduce insights and solve real-world business problems. Also ensures that all reporting and analytical responsibilities are completed competently in a timely manner, continually seeking out opportunities to hone existing technical skills (e.g. writing SQL/code, statistics, machine learning, etc.) and learn new skills. Operates under the supervision and mentorship of more experienced managers and data scientists.

Key Responsibilities:

• 30% Executes existing reporting and analytical responsibilities
• 20% Leverages data analytics tools to create new dashboards, reports, and any additional ad-hoc requests
• 20% Ensures the quality of work output by displaying a keen attention to detail
• 20% Develops additional technical competencies and subject matter expertise within core functional group
• 10% Presents findings in easily understood ways, focuses on how the data analytics fits into the bigger picture

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• This postion reports to Manager
• This position has no Direct Reports

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions:

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work experience with SQL Server, Teradata, Oracle, or comparable database systems
• 1-3 years work experience in data mining, statistical analysis, auditing, and/or forecasting.
• Prior direct experience in analyzing the relevant subject matter (e.g. Supply Chain, Merchandising, Operations, etc.)
• B.S. in Computer Science, Math, Engineering, Finance or related quantitative field

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education:

• No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 0

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• None

Certifications:

• None

Competencies:

• Critical thinking skills to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions; ability to understand and foresee implications of new information for current and future problems solving.
• An unquenchable intellectual curiosity for getting at the underlying story being told within the data.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills. Ability to persuade, inform, and influence others based on findings. A track record of taking complex results and communicating them in an easily understood way.
• Superior interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate actively and work in a team environment.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies, tools, and techniques.