Data Analyst – Sustainability & Business Intelligence

Proforest; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Insurance coverage

Leave entitlement

Technical & travel support

Job summary

Proforest in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Data Analyst to support Sustainability & Business Intelligence initiatives. The role emphasizes analysing supply chain data, developing Power BI dashboards, and contributing to sustainability reporting for clients and internal teams.

You will consolidate data from Excel and Smartsheet, ensure data quality, and help automate reporting processes while collaborating with project teams to translate client needs into actionable insights.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of hands‑on data analysis experience.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookup functions, data cleaning and analysis.
• Experience extracting, validating, cleaning and consolidating real-world datasets from multiple sources.
• Clear English communication, attention to detail, problem-solving ability and effective collaboration.
• Understanding of data structures, data quality and basic analytical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Analyze agricultural and forestry supply chain data and support traceability analyses.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and sustainability reports.
• Maintain databases, data quality controls, and reporting workflows.
• Extract, clean, format, and combine data from Excel, Smartsheet and other sources.
• Collaborate with technical consultants and project teams to meet client data needs.

Skills

Data analysis

Data management

Reporting

Excel

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in data analytics or related field

Tools

Power BI

Smartsheet

SQL

Python

ArcGIS

Job description

Data Analyst – Sustainability & Business Intelligence

• Full-time

Proforest is a dynamic mission driven organisation with a global presence that has established itself as a leaderin the development and implementation of sustainable production and sourcing of natural resources includinga range of agricultural commodities.
We work at every stage of the supply chain, from production and processing, through to purchasing andinvestment. Our 25 years of experience covers major commodities such as oil palm, soy, sugarcane, timber,pulp & paper, rubber and beef at a range of scales that include smallholders and local communities throughmultinational businesses. We focus on the opportunities for conservation and social benefits within theproduction landscape and never lose sight of the need for pragmatic and workable practices. Moreinformation on Proforest is available at www.proforest.net

Key Responsibilities

1. Sustainability and Supply Chain Data Analysis

• Collect, consolidate, properly format and analyse agricultural and forestry commodity supply chain datasets.
• Support traceability analysis of suppliers, mills, refineries and sourcing locations; perform matching, duplicate checks and location verification.
• Maintain accurate supply chain databases and analyse environmental and social risk indicators, supplier performance and responsible sourcing commitments.
• Track sustainability targets and KPIs; identify trends, data gaps and opportunities for improvement.

2. Data Visualisation and Sustainability Reporting

• Develop and maintain reports, charts and dashboards for consultancy projects and internal stakeholders.
• Support Power BI visualisations for traceability, supplier performance, risk assessments and sustainability indicators.
• Translate complex datasets into clear findings for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Work with project teams to turn client reporting needs into data structures, analysis and visual outputs.

3. Data Management and Systems Improvement

• Maintain and improve databases, data quality controls, documentation and reporting workflows.
• Extract, clean & format and combine data from Excel, Smartsheet and other internal or external sources.
• Support Smartsheet-to-Power BI reporting and identify opportunities to automate repetitive processing and reporting.
• Work with Global Data Management teams on new procedural and process development and roll out in region.

4. Technical Consultancy and Project Support

• Collaborate with technical consultants to understand project objectives, client requirements and data needs.
• Support supplier scorecards, performance indicators, risk summaries, client reports and presentations.
• Respond to ad-hoc data requests and contribute to consistent analytical approaches across projects.

5. Business Intelligence and Internal Reporting

• Support project performance, operational KPI and business reporting when required.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations and other teams to improve data collection, reporting and management dashboards.
• Use appropriate AI where feasible to develop / enhance procedures and intelligence and data analysis.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Environmental Science, Geography, Geospatial Science, Sustainability, Business Analytics or a related field; equivalent practical experience considered.
• 1–2 years of relevant hands‑on experience in data analysis, data management, reporting or business intelligence.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookup functions, data cleaning and analysis.
• Experience extracting, validating, cleaning and consolidating real-world datasets from multiple sources.
• Understanding of data structures, data quality and basic analytical techniques; ability to investigate discrepancies and interpret results.
• Clear English communication, attention to detail, problem-solving ability and effective collaboration.

Added Advantages

• Smartsheet experience in data collection, reporting, workflow management or integration.
• Basic SQL or Python knowledge for data querying, cleaning, processing or automation.
• Experience with sustainability, ESG, agricultural supply chains, supplier performance or traceability data.
• GIS or spatial analysis exposure (e.g., ArcGIS or QGIS), and familiarity with deforestation or responsible sourcing indicators.
• Experience supporting consultancy projects and client reporting.
• Working knowledge of the various AI platforms such as Claude / ChatGPT etc
• Flexible Work Arrangement
• Insurance Coverage
• Leave Entitlement
• Technical & Travel Support

Key information

• Expected Start Date:January 2027

We are committed to supporting diversity throughout Proforest globally, ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive and therefore welcome applications from all.

Proforest is an equal opportunity employer.