Data Analyst

Advance Auto Parts•Raleigh, NC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Data Analyst supports the Data & Analytics team with a focus on Supply Chain, by performing structured SQL queries, building basic Power BI visuals, validating data, and documenting logic. This role is designed to scale the team’s output, not depending on senior analysts for daily guidance.

Requirements

Experienced in leveraging Excel and well versed in data analysis concepts
Solid foundational SQL (SELECT, JOIN, GROUP BY, CASE)
Basic experience building Power BI visuals and simple measures
Ability to follow existing semantic models and metric definitions
Strong attention to detail and willingness to ask clarifying questions
Ability to learn WMS/ERP concepts with guided onboarding
Can execute repetitive validation tasks without losing accuracy
3-5 yrs as a data analyst
Bachelor's degree

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft power tools (Power Query, DAX, pivot modeling)
Basic knowledge of supply chain or operational datasets
Experience in "Big Data" and data optimization best practices
Comfortable with being uncomfortable – an ability to figure things out without always knowing what direction to take
SnowSQL/TSQL, DAX, Power Query certifications

Responsibilities

Build and maintain basic report pages under the supervision of senior analysts.
Write and test basic SQL queries for analysis or validation.
Perform data quality checks using predefined patterns.
Update documentation in Confluence/OneNote/Collibra.
Support backlog items like building filters, updating visuals, and validating data loads.
Escalate data issues when something “looks off.”