BI Analyst

Job Summary:

Utilize a variety of data sources in order to accurately provide reports and analysis for the Kroger Co. and its stakeholders. Work with P.L. Marketing BI Team to develop, test and deploy business solutions. Provide additional technical and analytical services as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• This hybrid position will be required to work in our Corporate Office at least two days per week based on your team's schedule
• Collect and validate data from various internal systems and data applications
• Prepare, process and distribute scheduled reports on a routine basis using a variety of software such as Business Objects, Microsoft Office Suite and other proprietary systems
• Helps provide insights to the internal teams and Kroger personnel through an understanding of the business need
• Troubleshoot data integrity, user and system problems and work with the user to achieve positive results
• Be a proactive team member with the optimization of information system, reports and technology
• Stay current on important issues that are impactful to the success of Kroger and P.L. Marketing
• Work with internal personnel and external customers to consult and provide meaningful solutions
• Focus on recognizing technical opportunities and creating efficiencies through process improvement and automation when appropriate
• Be able to provide training and produce technical guides to end users and other team members
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects with minimal supervision

Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4 year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Degree in Business Intelligence, Analytics, Computer Science, Business, Statistics, or Economics preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office/365 Applications with a strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of web based applications
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills required, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret business needs and translate them into a deliverable solution
• Experience communicating deliverables both in person and through written communication
• Ability to adapt to advancing technology and computer solutions
• Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision
• Ability to build and maintain positive and productive business relationships with users and team members
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an audience, from senior level executives to business users
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Reporting and database experience. SQL experience preferred
• Data visualization tool experience. Power BI experience preferred
• Power Pivot / Power Query (DAX) preferred
• Business Objects experience preferred
• Consumer Packaged goods experience preferred

MINIMUM PHYSICAL ABILITIES: 

• Must be able to:
  • Remain standing/sitting for several hours at a time
  • Lift 10-30 lbs. occasionally

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Data Analysis
• Information Systems Analyst
• Information Technology/Systems – significant experience and expertise using MS Excel
• Data Scientist

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:

Some of the Competencies/Skills required to successfully perform this position are:

• Adaptability – maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures
• Building Strategic Working Relationships – developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
• Building Trust – interacting with Kroger employees, customers and suppliers in a way that gives Kroger Division and Corporate Management confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization
• Communication – clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in the English language
• Customer Focus – making Kroger customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; developing and sustaining productive relationships with Kroger employees as well as the suppliers that we represent
• Decision Making – identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences
• Inclusion – appreciating and leveraging the capabilities, insights and ideas of all individuals; working effectively with individuals of diverse style, ability and motivation for a direct effect on business results
• Initiating Action – taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive; generating innovative solutions in work situations
• Self-Starter – working the majority of the time without direct supervision; prioritizing, organizing and completing workload accurately within allotted time period
• Work Standards – setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed
• Technical Aptitude – ability to adopt and apply various technologies to find solutions with logical reasoning and minimal supervision

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