Business Analyst III

Readerlink Distribution Services•Oak Brook, IL

5d•$80,000 - $96,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Business Analyst III partners with departments across the organization to integrate data from multiple sources, develop analytical solutions, and deliver actionable insights that support data-driven decision-making. This role is responsible for defining, developing, and maintaining key performance indicators, leading analytical initiatives, presenting findings and recommendations to stakeholders, and supporting enterprise-wide projects that improve operational and business performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, analytics, information systems, supply chain, or a related field is required.
Strong to advanced experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.
Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to speak with all levels of the organization and outside partners.
Ability to communicate complicated information to others.
Must be proficient in basic mathematics: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to do algebra, calculate figures and amounts and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
A methodical and organized approach to problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

Four (4) years of experience in business analytics, business intelligence, data analytics is preferred.
Experience with Databricks and cloud-based data platforms is preferred.
Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 is preferred.
Supply chain, logistics, distribution, or inventory analytics experience is preferred.
Knowledge of data warehousing and dimensional modeling concepts is preferred.
Proficiency in Power BI, Power Query, and SQL is preferred.
Knowledge of enterprise reporting and analysis tools.
Problem solving skills with ability to think creatively.
Team oriented, hardworking, open-minded, and flexible.
Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to multi-task and manager multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

Define and present business metrics to Stakeholders.
Define, develop, and maintain key performance indicators that support business objectives
Build analytical story from data points
Prepare comprehensive reports accurately, and present complex ideas clearly and concisely.
Design and architect advanced data visualizations using various BI tools.
Design, develop, and support Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions
Create user-friendly self-service analytics experiences for business users
Develop and maintain data models, hierarchies, and relationships to support enterprise reporting.
Perform ad hoc analysis with large data sets to call out and present key actionable insights.
Discover and communicate actionable patterns and trends.
Highlight exceptions and recommend actionable next steps.
Communicate effectively with internal departments to gather requirements and provide status updates.
Communicate project status, risks, findings, and recommendations to SMEs and stakeholders.
Help guide understanding and knowledge of complicated data sets.
Support post-implementation of self-service analytics.
Manage multiple projects and adjust quickly to changing business needs.
Retain business requirements and remain adaptive, utilizing various analytical approaches.
Produce project documentation and present business user summarizations.
Work well in team environment and develop close relationships with all areas of the business.
Provide analytical leadership on complex business problems while partnering with stakeholders across the enterprise.
Other duties may be assigned, directed, or requested.