Data Analyst

DAKOTA BODIES LLC • Watertown, SD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This Data Analyst role supports Dakota Bodies and CM Truck Beds within Truck Equipment. The position partners with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to drive data-driven decisions, improve forecasting, and enhance business performance. This role is critical to supporting the SIOP process and scaling analytics capabilities.

Requirements

• Power BI fundamentals (DAX, modeling, visualization)
• SQL curiosity / eager to explore and develop
• Advanced Excel skills (Lookups, Pivots, Power Query)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication and attention to detail
• Microsoft 365 Suite Experience

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing or distribution experience
• SIOP / supply chain analytics exposure
• Forecasting or demand planning experience
• Python or R
• Cross-functional collaboration experience

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports
• Analyze sales, inventory, production, and forecast data
• Support SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning)
• Develop data models from ERP and business systems
• Identify trends, risks, and cost-saving opportunities
• Automate reporting and reduce manual processes
• Ensure data accuracy through QA and validation
• Present insights to business stakeholders

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees