Data Analyst

Job Summary: 

The Data Analyst will partner with the Senior Customer Manager as well as cross-functional leaders and departments to transform operational data into actionable insights that drive business performance. This role supports a variety of departments through hands-on data analysis, modeling, and visualization by developing reports and dashboards that translate complex data into clear information. 

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and data visualizations that provide teams with timely and accurate information to support decision making
• Analyze business trends, identify performance gaps, and uncover opportunities for improvement across procurement, finance, sales, operations, and quality
• Perform data analysis including pattern identification, trend analysis, and forecasting to extract meaningful insights
• Translate complex data findings into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders at all levels, including leadership 
• Partner with business leaders to understand their needs and provide appropriate analytical tools and reporting solutions
• Design data strategies, including how data is structured, what information is critical to track, and which tools are best suited for analysis
• Support strategic initiatives focused on cost savings, process improvements, and efficiency optimization 
• Recommend improvements to data systems and structures that will better support reporting needs
• Create automated reports and templates that pull information from multiple sources into a single, easy-to-use format
• Provide ongoing support and training to help others effectively use data and reports
• Deliver regular reporting on business performance and key initiatives to senior management
• Assist with price calculations and prepare quotes as needed to support the sales team
• Conduct sales reporting, planning, and forecasting to help guide revenue strategies
• Perform product cost analysis to support pricing decisions and margin optimization

Rights 

• Authority to access and work with sensitive business data across multiple departments
• Ability to request data and information from various teams as needed for analysis
• Right to escalate data quality or system issues to appropriate leadership
• Authority to prioritize requests in alignment with business needs 

Required Skills/Abilities

• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and cross functionally
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and business intelligence software
• Ability to work with large datasets and multiple data sources
• Complex problem-solving skills including identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, particularly SAP
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects 
• Collaborative mindset and ability to build relationships across departments 

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Occasional attendance at in-person meetings or presentations
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, noise levels, and lighting conditions