Business Intelligence Analyst - Chicago, United States - Advantage Solutions

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    Description


    Business Intelligence Analyst

    Job Locations

    US-IL-Chicago

    Primary Posting Location : City

    Chicago

    Primary Posting Location : State/Province

    IL

    Primary Posting Location : Postal Code

    60601

    Primary Posting Location : Country

    US

    Requisition ID



    Position Type

    Full Time

    Category

    Professional: (IT, Finance, Legal, HR, Talent Acquisition, Administrative, Customer Service)

    Minimum

    USD $65,000.00/Yr.

    Maximum

    USD $80,000.00/Yr.

    Summary

    Position Summary

    You will be part of a high performance team responsible for delivering customized reporting solutions and providing business intelligence insights. The primary purpose of this position is to design and develop customized analytics solutions to fit the specifications of each customer. This requires consulting with clients to understand their needs and deliver high quality solutions within agreed upon timelines. This person will work within a team but will be responsible for servicing and managing the needs of their assigned clients.

    Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Describe the major duties of the job. List the Essential Duties and Responsibilities in order of most time spent to least. To the right under the % column, include the % for each item or group of items that are to total 100%)

    Job Duty

    %

    Create analytics reports to provide valuable, relevant business insights for clients

    Write ad-hoc T-SQL of a complex nature to support reporting needs

    Identify, define, and prioritize customer requirements

    Create indexes, tables, columns, and stored procedures as needed in our database environment

    Provide customer service to new and existing clients

    Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies

    Collaborate with developers, stakeholders and subject-matter experts to establish technical vision and analyze trade-offs between usability and performance needs

    Perform statistical analysis against data to develop models and identify trends in support of the business.

    Implement and work with Microsoft Business Intelligence tools (SQL and Excel) and dashboard reports.

    25%

    25%

    10%

    2%

    10%

    3%

    10%

    10%

    5%

    100%

    Supervisory Responsibilities

    Direct Reports

    This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

    Indirect Reports

    May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

    Travel and/or Driving Requirements

    Travel is not an essential duty and function of this job. Driving is an essential duty or function of this job.

    Travel up to 10%

    Minimum Qualifications The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job

    Education Level: (Required): Associate's Degreeor equivalent experience

    (Preferred): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

    Field of Study/Area of Experience:Business, Computer Science, or equivalent job-related experience

    1-3 years of experience in with data mining and quantitative analysis

    1+ year experience with C# .NET or equivalent Object-Oriented language

    3+ years of experience writing complex SQL against large relational database systems, preferably Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or above

    Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel; ability to create pivot tables, charts, and graphs; formatting documents, formatting cells, entering and modifying complex formulas, creating and modifying basic charts and graphs, and creating and modifying Pivot Tables

    Ability to maintain and establish positive working relationships

    Strong communication skills, both written and spoken

    Ability to set priorities and organize work to meet deadlines

    Experience in consumer packaged goods industry a plus

    Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

    Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills

    Good interpersonal skills

    Decision making skills

    Analytical and research Skills

    Ability to exercise sound judgment

    Ability to make oral presentations

    Ability to gather data, to compile information, and prepare reports

    Ability to ensure a high level of service and quality is maintained

    Ability to work effectively with management

    Ability to research and analyze data effectively

    Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment

    Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment

    Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines

    Environmental & Physical Requirements

    Office / Sedentary Requirements

    Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

    Additional Information Regarding ASM Job Duties and Job Descriptions

    Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. ASM reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. ASM shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

    Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

    Responsibilities

    The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

    Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

    Job Duty

    • Create analytics reports to provide valuable, relevant business insights for clients
    • Write ad-hoc T-SQL of a complex nature to support reporting needs
    • Identify, define, and prioritize customer requirements
    • Create indexes, tables, columns, and stored procedures as needed in our database environment
    • Provide customer service to new and existing clients
    • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
    • Collaborate with developers, stakeholders and subject-matter experts to establish technical vision and analyze trade-offs between usability and performance needs
    • Perform statistical analysis against data to develop models and identify trends in support of the business.
    • Implement and work with Microsoft Business Intelligence tools (SQL and Excel) and dashboard reports.

    Supervisory Responsibilities

    Direct Reports

    This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

    Indirect Reports

    May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

    Travel and/or Driving Requirements
    - Travel is not an essential duty and function of this job. Driving is an essential duty or function of this job.
    - Travel up to 10%

    Minimum Qualifications

    The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job

    Education Level: (Required): Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

    (Preferred): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

    Field of Study/Area of Experience: Business, Computer Science, or equivalent job-related experience

    • 1-3 years of experience in with data mining and quantitative analysis
    • 1+ year experience with C# .NET or equivalent Object-Oriented language
    • 3+ years of experience writing complex SQL against large relational database systems, preferably Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or above
    • Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel; ability to create pivot tables, charts, and graphs; formatting documents, formatting cells, entering and modifying complex formulas, creating and modifying basic charts and graphs, and creating and modifying Pivot Tables
    • Ability to maintain and establish positive working relationships
    • Strong communication skills, both written and spoken
    • Ability to set priorities and organize work to meet deadlines
    • Experience in consumer packaged goods industry a plus

    Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

    • Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
    • Good interpersonal skills
    • Decision making skills
    • Analytical and research Skills
    • Ability to exercise sound judgment
    • Ability to make oral presentations
    • Ability to gather data, to compile information, and prepare reports
    • Ability to ensure a high level of service and quality is maintained
    • Ability to work effectively with management
    • Ability to research and analyze data effectively
    • Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
    • Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment
    • Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines

    Environmental & Physical Requirements

    Office / Sedentary Requirements

    Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

    Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions

    Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

    Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes. Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).

    Important Information

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

    The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

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