Business Analytics Analyst I

- United States - VWR International; Coimbatore District; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor's Business Intelligence & Enablement team is seeking a Business Analyst to deliver analytics services and develop insights for business units. You will work with data from Snowflake, SQL databases, and Power BI to drive informed decision making. Strong communication and Agile project skills are essential.

The role emphasizes translating stakeholder needs into requirements, managing multiple projects, and continuously improving data processes to achieve measurable business impact.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a business analyst
• Knowledge of supply chain & SAP preferred
• Experience with Agile/SCRUM project management and leading stakeholder projects

Responsibilities

• Provide analytics services to business units and drive decision making using data and statistical methods
• Elicit and translate stakeholder needs into clear business and technical requirements
• Lead strategic projects and manage multiple work streams with tight deadlines
• Publish accurate metrics and reports on time using Power BI and other tools

Skills

SQL

Snowflake

Power BI

Data wrangling

Data analysis

JIRA

Agile

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JIRA

SAP

Relational databases

Job description

The Opportunity:

Works independently under close supervision, responsible for providing business analytics services to business unit(s). Develop new insights and understanding of business performance based on data and statistical methods. Analyze external market dynamics and other data sources to assess trends. Use data, statistical and quantitative analysis, explanatory and predictive modeling, and fact-based management to drive decision making. Business Intelligence & Enablement Team - Business Analyst

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Strong English communication skills (verbal and written)
• Elicit and translate customer and business stakeholder needs into clear business and technical requirements
• Ability to participate in or lead strategic projects with stakeholders to drive business results
• Project Management Skills, including Agile/SCRUM methodologies (PMP Certification a plus)
• Ability to participate in operational meetings, conduct process related training programs for stakeholders
• Ability to identify and define process improvement opportunities
• Ability to identify, analyze and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
• Ability to interpret data, and analyze results using basic statistical analysis
• Experience in data cleaning, data transformation & data wrangling
• Proficiency in SQL for database querying
• Experience with Snowflake
• Experience with JIRA is helpful
• Ideally have knowledge of database fundamentals such as relational database design
• Proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, including Power Query and DAX)
• Ability to ensure all metrics and other reports are published on time and accurately

EXPERIENCE:

• Proven working experience as a business analyst for 3+ years
• Knowledge of supply chain & SAP preferred
• Experience in project management with the ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines
• Experience in Six Sigma/Lean Concepts preferred

HOW YOU WILL THRIVE AND CREATE AN IMPACT:

To thrive and create impact, a business analyst on the LSS Analytics & Insights team should leverage their communication, analytical skills and technical expertise to analyze and visualize data effectively, aligning data initiatives with the organization's strategic goals. They must translate complex data findings into actionable insights, document and communicate these effectively to non-technical stakeholders. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and continuously driving innovation in data processes will be crucial. Measuring the impact of their work through key performance indicators and maintaining a feedback loop with stakeholders will ensure ongoing improvement and significant business outcomes.

Professional Expectations:

• Accept responsibility/accountability for assigned tasks
• Break problems into manageable pieces and follow an organized approach to resolve them
• Plan tasks to create deliverables and effectively execute the plan with little direction from supervisor
• Develop contingency plans and be ready with back-up options when needed
• Work effectively in fast-paced, team-oriented, rapidly changing environment
• Promptly recognize emerging problems, identify potential solutions, and seek help from others when necessary
• Deliver high quality results, on time
• Show willingness and ability to increase contribution and level of responsibility and proactively seek to do so
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with peers, management and other stakeholders
• Accept and act on feedback

Display the following competencies:

• Analytical & Critical Thinking
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Customer Focus
• Driving Results
• Adhere to Avantor's policies, procedures & guidelines
• Uphold Avantor Culture & Values, always

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes l