Novo Building Products is seeking a Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst to identify and implement the best path forward while turning raw data into actionable insights and driving strategic decision making. Day-to-day responsibilities will center around data optimization, assisting IT with data governance, business intelligence development, ensuring business leaders are provided with timely, actionable information via accurate key performance indicators, concise reporting, and dashboard development. Critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills are utilized in partnership with stakeholders to diagnose area specific issues and recommend solutions fitting within the organizational strategic framework. This role will stay current with emerging BI technologies and best practices, incorporating them where possible to help Novo maintain efficiencies, cost controls, expand its capabilities, and operate as a leader in data-driven decision making.
We offer competitive wages, shift premiums, and benefits. For this role, eligibility for benefits begin on day one of employment! We have three employer sponsored medical plan offerings, dental, vision, flexible spending, company paid life insurance, short and long-term disability, employee assistance program, and 401k program with employer match. Plus, our employees get a discount on any product from any of our brands!
We have a dynamic culture with our team members who are encouraged to contribute, change, grow, and get rewarded accordingly. If you're passionate about contributing to a great team, we would love to hear from you!
This is a hybrid position with 2-3 days at the corporate office in Zeeland, MI and remote work from home.
The salary range for this position is $70,000-$80,000
Essential Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain data models and Power BI visualizations
Evaluate software capabilities to continuously improve data models and the user experience
Create and maintain systems to enable quick and effective strategic decision making while continuously improving existing tools.
Identify development needs to improve and streamline data pipeline, enhancing data availability, and documenting best practices / processes.
Contribute to the design, implementation, and analysis of solutions to ambiguous problems including dashboards, scorecards, ad hoc analysis, and data extracts.
Communicate at appropriate level of detail to all levels in the organization, including senior leadership, to positively influence strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations.
Compile business intelligence or trends to support actionable recommendations.
Act as a liaison between business intelligence, the user-base, and IT to resolve issues and take advantage of improvement opportunities.
Provide training and support to end users.
Balance long-term strategic business intelligence goals with day-to-day user requirements.
Basic Qualifications (Required)
Bachelor’s degree
Two (2) or more years of relevant experience in business analysis and reporting
Strong knowledge and proficiency with Power BI, including data modeling, measures, and visualizations.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational and time management skills.
Ability to communicate written and verbal technical concepts and processes to technical and non-technical users as well as various levels of leadership.
Strong customer service orientation.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel.
Proficiency with Database Connectivity (JDBC, ODBC), SQL, PostgreSQL, and python
Experience working with data lake and data warehousing technologies
Ability to learn new application
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and lifting.
Novo Building Products is an industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of stair parts, mouldings, doors, and specialty millwork, along with a variety of board products. Based in Zeeland, Michigan, Novo Building Products operates Ornamental Decorative Millwork, L.J. Smith Stair Systems, and Novo Direct. Just as our products are used to build something new and inspire others to make living spaces more beautiful, we endeavor to impact the people and communities we touch every day positively.
We are part of a powerful group of companies with a network of over 80 distribution centers spanning North America. Our parent ADENTRA, comprises six distinct brands; Hardwoods Specialty Products; Rugby Architectural Products; Frank Paxton Lumber Company; Novo Building Products, Mid-Am Building Supply and Woolf Distributing. Our brands work together as North America's largest and most diverse supplier of specialty architectural building products, which are used to create beautiful spaces where we live, work and play. We have approximately 3,100 employees across North America and are growing as we are very active in acquiring complementary companies. Our North American Head Office is located in Langley, BC, Canada.
For more details and benefits information, please visit our website at: www.novobp.com/careers
ADENTRA and each of its flagship brands is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. As part of our hiring process, candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing and background checks unless prohibited by state or local law.
