Data Analytics Specialist

EPS Malaysia; Penang; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Penang seeks a Data & Analytics Specialist to enhance data-driven processes in its operations. You will develop high-quality datasets and insightful dashboards, promoting real-time reporting and a culture of self-service BI. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree, at least 3 years of experience, and is proficient in both Bahasa Malaysia and English. Experience with Microsoft Power BI is crucial, while familiarity with Grafana is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a related field.
• Demonstrates a strong safety mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Develop structured datasets and insightful dashboards.
• Standardize processes to maintain high data accuracy.
• Use live reporting tools to identify actionable insights.
• Build datasets for stakeholders to create their own reports.

Skills

Proficient in Bahasa Malaysia

Strong analytical skills

Experience with Microsoft Power BI

Ability to simplify complex datasets

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Power BI

Grafana

Job description

JOB OBJECTIVE / SUMMARY The Data & Analytics Specialist will drive the transformation of our parquet manufacturing plant into a data-driven operation by developing high-quality datasets, creating insightful dashboards, and improving data quality to support strategic and operational decisions. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, the role focuses on enabling live reporting, fostering a culture of self-service BI, and ensuring data is accurate, accessible, and actionable.

By standardizing processes and promoting data-driven practices, you will play a key role in enhancing production efficiency and business growth.

2. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Enable Data-Driven Decisions: Develop structured datasets and insightful dashboards to support both daily and long-term strategic decisions.

Improve Data Quality: Standardize processes and maintain high data accuracy to ensure reliable reporting and analysis by ensuring all data input is accurate.

Support Operational Efficiency: Use live reporting (real-time reports) and analytics tools to identify actionable insights that improve production processes to prevent delaying in actions to be taken to avoid inefficiency or losses.

Promote Self-Service BI: Build datasets that empower stakeholders to create their own reports, reducing reliance on the D&A team.

Foster Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to align data needs and solutions with business goals.

3. JOB REQUIREMENTS

a) Education & Experience

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent; through at least 3 years’ experience
• Proficient in both Bahasa Malaysia and English language

b) Behavioral Skills

• Demonstrates a strong safety mindset, openness to feedback, commitment to continuous improvement, entrepreneurial spirit, collaboration, and adaptability in driving innovative, datadriven solutions.
• Critical, solution-oriented, and proactive with a natural curiosity for improving processes.
• Clear communicator who listens well and conveys technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to data quality.

c) Technical Skills

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to simplify complex datasets for diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with BI tools, particularly Microsoft Power BI.

Familiarity with Grafana is a plus.

• Affinity for finance-related data analysis is beneficial