Business Intelligence Analyst

Kuraray America•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Business Intelligence Analyst t is responsible for developing and managing the organization's analytical data architecture and building high-quality BI solutions that support data-driven decision-making across manufacturing, sales, R&D, and other business areas. This role combines technical data expertise with business acumen to transform complex data into actionable insights.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, or related field
Minimum of 12 months of experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or related role
Proven track record of developing and implementing BI solutions in a business environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Power BI (report development, data modeling, DAX)
Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases
Experience with data integration from multiple sources (SharePoint, Excel, APIs, cloud platforms)
Proficient in data modeling techniques including star and snowflake schemas with solid understanding of relational database structures
Proven ability to convert business needs into effective technical reporting solutions
Experience collaborating across IT and business functions in a multi-disciplinary environment
Working knowledge of DAX, Power Query (M), and Power BI performance optimization
Competent in SQL query development.
Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain data models to support BI reporting and analytics
Structure data to support cross-functional analysis across manufacturing, sales, R&D, and finance
Utilize robotic process automation for data integration
Promote and uphold standards for data quality, lineage, and stewardship
Develop, maintain, and enhance BI reports, dashboards, and semantic models
Translate business requirements into report specifications, data models, and visual designs
Optimize BI solutions for performance, usability, and scalability
Manage the backlog of Power BI requests from business units, ensuring timely and transparent delivery to stakeholders
Provide analytical insights that support operational optimization and strategic decision-making
Utilize statistical or data science principles for advanced analysis and integrate results into BI dashboards when needed
Connect Power BI to SharePoint, Excel, SQL, APIs, and cloud sources
Perform data integration tasks between systems in collaboration with application developers and third-party software
Participate actively in cross-functional projects, workshops, and continuous improvement initiatives
Create and maintain documentation, guides, and best practices for reports and models
Serve as a coach for colleagues who are building Power BI and analytics skills
Develop and deliver training sessions on Power BI and data literacy for business users