Lead Data Analyst

Jazwares Careers • Plantation, FL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As the technical and strategic lead of our Analytics Center of Excellence (CoE), you will be responsible for guiding the overall direction, governance, and administration of our business intelligence tools and platforms. This role will provide expertise in data analysis and visualization, particularly within Sigma which will be instrumental in advancing our self-service analytics capabilities, enabling informed and agile decision-making across the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sector. What You Will Do: Provide direction and oversight for the Analytics Center of Excellence (CoE), promoting best practices, data literacy, and a robust self-service culture across the organization. Lead the selection, administration, and governance of all analytics toolsets (e.g., Tableau, Sigma, etc.), ensuring proper security, user access, and efficient usage. Mentor and guide BI Analysts, setting technical standards for dashboard design, data quality, and documentation. Facilitate training and enablement sessions for business users to maximize the value and adoption of our BI platforms. Act as the primary bridge between complex business needs and technical data capabilities, translating requirements into actionable data solutions and visualizations. Develop and maintain highly insightful, performant dashboards and reports using modern BI tools, with an emphasis on advanced functionalities within Sigma. Perform sophisticated ad-hoc analysis and deep dives to address high-priority business questions and provide strategic insights to leadership. Query, analyze, and interpret data from various sources (e.g., ERP, CRM, marketing platforms) using expert-level SQL to identify critical trends, patterns, and anomalies. Collaborate closely with Analytics Engineers to ensure data models are optimized for reporting performance and meet demanding business requirements. Champion data quality by actively monitoring reports, troubleshooting data discrepancies, and collaborating with engineering teams for resolution. What We Are Looking For: 7+ years of progressive experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or a related field 2+ years in a senior or lead-level position involving technical leadership, project ownership, or cross-functional analytics projects. Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline is a plus. Extensive hands-on expertise with Sigma is required, including complex workbook development, advanced calculations, and platform administration features. Expert proficiency in SQL with a demonstrated ability to write and optimize complex queries for data extraction and analysis across large datasets. Hands-on experience with at least one other modern BI tool (e.g., Tableau, Power BI). Strong working knowledge of data warehouse/lakehouse environments (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, Redshift) and dimensional modeling concepts. Exceptional communication, leadership, and presentation skills, with the proven ability to influence stakeholders and clearly explain complex data findings. Experience in the CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) industry. Familiarity with data transformation tools like dbt. Experience with data governance and data quality principles, particularly in a self-service environment. Willingness to act as the primary administrator and technical owner of one or more BI toolsets. What we offer: The base salary may vary based on experience, role tenure, performance, industry, and location. Eligibility for the annual performance incentive may apply. Jazwares is a multi-state employer, so the salary range may not apply to other states. Our benefits package includes basic medical insurance that is 100% company-paid for employees and their children, employee basic life and AD&D insurance, a 401(K) retirement program with Jazwares matching up to 4% of pretax or post-tax deferrals, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement. Our work environment provides a flexible work schedule that includes a Monday through Thursday on-site, with an optional WFH on Fridays, up to 20 workdays fully remote each year, and Time Off for vacation and sick leave. Through Jazwares Cares, you will have the opportunity to volunteer for up to 16 hours a year on community service projects. Working at Jazwares At Jazwares, we believe an innovative idea can come from anywhere and anyone. Through our three pillars, we foster innovation and encourage creativity in every area of our business. Passion : Our conviction and enthusiasm show in our products, relationships, and commitment to our community. Collaboration : We share one vision worldwide, constantly striving to improve and innovate together. Humility : We recognize the value in others and treat everyone with respect. Our strength lies in our people and talent. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to be part of the fastest-growing toy company in the industry. Connect with us today, and let's shape the future of play together! JAZWARES is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, age, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Jazwares is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Who We Are Jazwares, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading global toy manufacturer with a robust portfolio of owned and licensed brands. Founded in 1997, Jazwares celebrates imaginative play with a progressive focus on identifying new and relevant trends to transform into high-quality products for consumers of all ages. Jazwares engages consumers through innovative play experiences with popular brands such as Squishmallows™, Pokémon™, Hello Kitty™, Star Wars™, Disney™, BumBumz™, and Adopt Me™. In addition to toys, offerings include virtual games, costumes, and pet products. Headquartered in Plantation, Florida, Jazwares has offices worldwide and sells its products in over 100 countries. For more information, visit www.jazwares.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook. Recruitment Safety Please be wary of unsolicited communications from individuals or websites you are not familiar with, or any communications requesting sensitive personal data or information. All official Jazwares employment information will come from our company email ending in @jazwares.com . Jazwares will never request any monetary payments at any point during its hiring process. If you have any questions about any unsolicited communications, you can reach out to [email protected]. We look forward to you experiencing a safe and enjoyable application process at Jazwares!

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or a related field
• 2+ years in a senior or lead-level position involving technical leadership, project ownership, or cross-functional analytics projects.
• Extensive hands-on expertise with Sigma is required, including complex workbook development, advanced calculations, and platform administration features.
• Expert proficiency in SQL with a demonstrated ability to write and optimize complex queries for data extraction and analysis across large datasets.
• Hands-on experience with at least one other modern BI tool (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong working knowledge of data warehouse/lakehouse environments (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, Redshift) and dimensional modeling concepts.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and presentation skills, with the proven ability to influence stakeholders and clearly explain complex data findings.
• Willingness to act as the primary administrator and technical owner of one or more BI toolsets.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline is a plus.
• Experience in the CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) industry.
• Familiarity with data transformation tools like dbt.
• Experience with data governance and data quality principles, particularly in a self-service environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and oversight for the Analytics Center of Excellence (CoE), promoting best practices, data literacy, and a robust self-service culture across the organization.
• Lead the selection, administration, and governance of all analytics toolsets (e.g., Tableau, Sigma, etc.), ensuring proper security, user access, and efficient usage.
• Mentor and guide BI Analysts, setting technical standards for dashboard design, data quality, and documentation.
• Facilitate training and enablement sessions for business users to maximize the value and adoption of our BI platforms.
• Act as the primary bridge between complex business needs and technical data capabilities, translating requirements into actionable data solutions and visualizations.
• Develop and maintain highly insightful, performant dashboards and reports using modern BI tools, with an emphasis on advanced functionalities within Sigma.
• Perform sophisticated ad-hoc analysis and deep dives to address high-priority business questions and provide strategic insights to leadership.
• Query, analyze, and interpret data from various sources (e.g., ERP, CRM, marketing platforms) using expert-level SQL to identify critical trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Collaborate closely with Analytics Engineers to ensure data models are optimized for reporting performance and meet demanding business requirements.
• Champion data quality by actively monitoring reports, troubleshooting data discrepancies, and collaborating with engineering teams for resolution.

Benefits

• basic medical insurance that is 100% company-paid for employees and their children
• employee basic life and AD&D insurance
• a 401(K) retirement program with Jazwares matching up to 4% of pretax or post-tax deferrals
• short and long-term disability
• tuition reimbursement
• a flexible work schedule that includes a Monday through Thursday on-site, with an optional WFH on Fridays, up to 20 workdays fully remote each year, and Time Off for vacation and sick leave.
• Through Jazwares Cares, you will have the opportunity to volunteer for up to 16 hours a year on community service projects.

What This Job Offers

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