Data Analyst - Niles, United States - Greenwood Associates, Inc.

Description

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Reporting to the Director of Technology, the Data Analyst will collect, process, and perform statistical analyses on large datasets to discover useful information, suggest conclusions, and support decision-making.

The Data Analyst will support multiple departments and is a full-time, at-will, salaried exempt position.


Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a strong working knowledge of the company's ERP system including how to extract relevant data from it.
• Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports.
• Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.
• Develop SQL queries to extract complex datasets outside of the standard reports in the ERP system.
• Create BI visualizations to tell a story and give users a better understanding of the data.
• Assist in developing logic for streamlining warehouse operations via spreadsheets, printed reports and other tools to help organize inventory more efficiently.
• Analyze costs and pricing to help find areas where we can increase profitability.
• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets.
• Work with management to prioritize business and information needs.
• Locate and define new process improvement opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:


Requirements and Skills

• BS in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management or Statistics or equivalent work experience.
• Proven working experience as a Data Analyst or Business Data Analyst.
• Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• JavaScript, SQL, other programming languages; advanced Excel and Access skills. Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings.
• Interest and proven ability to quickly learn the ins and outs of various business functions, including manufacturing, supply chain management, sales, purchasing, quality control, and accounting.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills; sharp attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, flexibility, and ability to collaborate effectively with a professional and positive attitude.
• Skilled problem solver able to anticipate, identify, analyze, and solve complex challenges.

Physical Requirements:

• Continuously requires prolonged periods of sitting and using computer keyboard. Regular periods of standing and/or walking. Consistently requires seeing, hearing, talking, and fine dexterity. Occasionally requires lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, bending, twisting, and crouching.

Responsibilities are not limited to those above and will include tasks and functions not described.

This document is not intended and shall not be construed as creating an employment contract, and the Company may revise job descriptions or titles at any time.