BI Analyst - Hybrid (Zeeland, MI)

Novo Building Products; Zeeland (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (2-3 days in office)

Medical plans (3 options)

Dental and vision

401k with employer match

Employee discount on products

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

EAP and more benefits

Job summary

Novo Building Products is seeking a Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst for its Zeeland, MI location. The role is hybrid with 2-3 days in the office, focusing on turning raw data into actionable insights and driving strategic decisions.

You will design data models and Power BI dashboards, work with stakeholders, and deliver timely, business-friendly metrics and reports. The team emphasizes data-driven decision making and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in business analysis and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of Power BI including data modeling, measures and visualizations.
• Advanced MS Excel skills and analytical capabilities.
• Proficiency with SQL, PostgreSQL and Python.
• Experience with data lake and data warehousing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain data models and Power BI visualizations.
• Evaluate software capabilities to improve data models and user experience.
• Create systems for quick, strategic decision making and improve tools.
• Identify data pipeline improvements and document best practices.
• Develop dashboards, scorecards, ad hoc analyses and data extracts.

Skills

Power BI

Data modeling

Visualizations

SQL

PostgreSQL

Python

Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

JDBC

ODBC

Python

Data Lake

Data Warehousing

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Corporate Office - Zeeland, MI 49464, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Day, Novo Building Products is seeking a Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst at our Zeeland, MI location (hybrid 2-3 days in office) 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!

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Travel Requirements

• 25% or less traveling to Novo facilities as part of learning, evaluation, and improvement initiatives.

Physical Requirements

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.

About the Company

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.

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