BI Data Analyst: Build Impactful Dashboards & Data Models

Motion; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Industries is seeking a Business Intelligence Data Analyst to design and develop software-based data modeling and BI visualizations. The role supports leadership with value-added data models for data-driven decisions and proactive insights.

The candidate will end-to-end design BI datasets and dashboards, coordinate with ERP data sources, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive analytics and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems required.
• 3–5 years of related work experience or equivalent.
• Experience with BI tools and data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Designs and maintains BI datasets, data models, reports, dashboards and visualizations.
• Develops and optimizes data models for the business unit and other departments.
• Meets with stakeholders to understand data needs and develop solutions, including dashboards, Python programs, or Excel/VBA reports.
• Creates robust, intuitive data visualizations to enhance insights and decision making.
• Uses ERP data to extract, transform and model for reporting and analytics.
• Coordinates creation of QVD files from disparate sources.
• Identifies impactful layouts for KPIs in self-service dashboards.
• Partners with IT to set security standards for BI apps and data files.
• Collaborates with cross-functional leaders to improve processes and documentation.
• Proactively seeks opportunities to increase business knowledge and visibility.
• Generates ideas to streamline processes and drive efficiencies.
• Establishes best practices for data modeling and visualization; ensures data accuracy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Drives results and influences peers.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

MS Office

Data modeling

Data visualization

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Job description

Motion Industries is seeking a Business Intelligence Data Analyst to design and develop software-based data modeling and BI visualizations. The role supports leadership with value-added data models for data-driven decisions and proactive insights.

The candidate will end-to-end design BI datasets and dashboards, coordinate with ERP data sources, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive analytics and process improvements.