IT Data Analytics Lead

PLZ Corp • Downers Grove, IL

1d • $120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

PLZ is committed to product stewardship and innovation, strong ethical standards, sustainable operations and most importantly, the development of our people. Whether at our manufacturing facilities or corporate headquarters, PLZ prioritizes health and safety, and offers you the support you need to create the career you want, through engagement, equity and inclusion, and opportunity.

From household cleaning solutions to personal care products, and food to automotive lubricants, PLZ produces more than 2,500 different aerosol and liquid products in our facilities across the continent. We know that being the partner of choice for our clients starts with being the partner of choice for our employees. Learn more at www.plzcorp.com/careers
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 We are looking for an IT Data Analytics Lead to drive data-driven decision-making by delivering high-impact insights and leading analytics initiatives. This role combines hands-on analysis with leadership responsibilities, guiding a team while partnering closely with business stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in data analytics or business intelligence
• Strong proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (Python or R)
• Experience with BI tools such as Cognos Analytics, Power BI, Looker, or similar
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric or similar modern data platforms
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and data quality management
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of developing AI/ML models or advanced analytics techniques
• Knowledge of statistical methods and basic machine learning techniques
• Experience in Agile or fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end analytics projects from problem definition to insight delivery
• Serve as a subject matter expert in data analysis, reporting, and visualization
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into actionable analytical solutions
• Design, build, and maintain dashboards, reports, and data models
• Mentor and guide junior analysts, ensuring best practices in analytics and data quality
• Conduct in-depth analyses to identify trends, patterns, risks, and opportunities
• Collaborate with data engineering teams to define data requirements and enhance data pipelines
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, integrity, and compliance with data governance and regulatory standards
• Establish and maintain data definitions, metadata standards, and data lineage frameworks
• Support Data Governance initiatives by enforcing policies, standards, and stewardship practices
• Enable AI and advanced analytics use cases by ensuring high-quality, well-governed, and accessible data
• Communicate complex analytical insights, data standards, and governance principles effectively to stakeholders and leadership

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits.
• Company paid Life and Short-Term disability.
• Voluntary benefits including additional life, disability, and hospital/accident insurance.
• 401k & company provided match.
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus incentive programs (Note, bonuses are subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level