BI Developer

MSC Industrial Direct Co.,Inc.; Davidson (NC); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

401K and stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Well-being programs

Job summary

MSC Industrial Direct Co.,Inc. in Davidson, NC is growing its Analytics team and investing in forward-thinking BI and data analytics solutions.

We seek a smart, self-driven BI Developer who thrives in ambiguity and can turn data into information, then into insights that inform business decisions. You will collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, build scalable data models, dashboards, and self-serve reports using Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or Alteryx, and ensure data governance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Analytics or related field.
• 3+ years as BI Developer or similar role delivering end-to-end BI projects.
• 3+ years designing enterprise dashboards and reporting solutions.
• Data modeling and ELT with relational and dimensional databases.
• SQL skills with MySQL/Oracle/SQL Server experience.
• Experience with Power BI/Tableau/QlikView/Looker or similar.
• Python or R for data manipulation and visualization.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with stakeholders to translate data requirements into scalable data models.
• Designs dashboards and reports providing timely insights to stakeholders.
• Creates interactive dashboards with BI tools (Power BI/Tableau/Looker/Alteryx).
• Optimizes SQL queries and database performance.
• Implements data governance and security measures.
• Partners with data engineering and governance teams in an agile environment.
• Monitors performance and discusses progress with teams.

Skills

Agile / Design Thinking

SQL skills

BI tools proficiency

Advanced analytics knowledge

Cloud platforms familiarity

Analytical/problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Analytics

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Looker

Alteryx

QlikView

Google Cloud Platform

Azure

Job description

BUILD A BETTER CAREER WITH MSC

Serving customers and our community starts with the best people doing their best work. That is precisely what we have created at MSC Industrial Supply Co. We are a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), products and services. We offer more than 2 million products and have over 80 years of experience across dozens of industries. We aim to execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise for all our stakeholders, including our associates.

Requisition ID :21297

Employment Type :Full Time

Job Category :Digital/IT

Work Location :Davidson, NC (CSC)

BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY:

At MSC, we are growing our Analytics team and investing in forward-thinking BI and Data Analytics solutions. As we build out the team, we are looking for a smart and innovative leader who is self-sufficient and thrives in ambiguity, has experience in Analytics, and can drive results across MSC bridging business and technical areas. This is an opportunity to be a part of a special milestone, help us build the future of Analytics at MSC, and ignite a data-driven culture. The BI Developer will turn data into information, information into insight, and insight into business decisions. Work closely with business to help define business requirements and recommend alternatives to assist in presenting the best options for users. This is an agile environment which requires the role to be flexible, self-driven and collaborative.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborates with business stakeholders, subject matter experts and engineering teams to understand data requirements and translate them into scalable and efficient data models.
• Designs and develops high quality, user-friendly data analytics products including standardized reports, self-serve data extracts and dashboards that provide timely and accurate insights to stakeholders.
• Creates interactive and visually appealing reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using BI tools such as Tableau, Alteryx, Google Looker, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Performs data analysis and identifies trends, patterns, and insights to support decision-making and analytics development processes.
• Provides feedback, accurate estimates, and updates to ensure proper tracking for active sprints/projects
• Partners with data engineering and data governance teams to develop semantic datasets to improve analytics development cycle.
• Optimizes and fine-tunes SQL queries and database performance to ensure efficient data retrieval and processing.
• Implements data governance and security measures to ensure data accuracy, privacy, and compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to integrate BI solutions into existing systems and applications.
• Monitors performance against defined goals. Investigates potential issues and implements resolutions.
• Stays current with emerging trends and technologies in the field of business intelligence, and data analytics, and recommends improvements to existing processes and tools.
• Fosters the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure fulfillment of MSC's vision and unity of purpose.
• Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Analytics or a related study required.
• Minimum of three years of proven experience as a BI Developer or in a similar role, with a strong track record of successfully delivering end-to-end BI projects.
• Minimum of three years of experience architecting, designing, and developing enterprise-wide dashboards and reporting solutions
• Expertise in data modeling, ELT processes, with a deep understanding of relational and dimensional database structures.
• Proficiency in SQL programming and experience with leading relational databases such as MySQL, Oracle, or SQL Server.
• Extensive experience with business intelligence and data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, QlikView, or similar platforms.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, with experience in data manipulation, analysis, and visualization libraries preferred.

SKILLS:

• Strong Agile / Design Thinking / Rapid Prototyping experience
• Strong SQL skills (T-SQL, PL/SQL, MySQL, Redshift)
• Strong proficiency in using advanced features of BI tools such as Tableau, Alteryx, Looker, Power BI is required.
• Strong knowledge of advanced analytics techniques and tools, such as predictive modeling, machine learning, or statistical analysis is preferred.
• Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform and Azure, and experience with cloud-based BI solutions is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to analyze complex datasets, identify patterns, and derive meaningful insights.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven agile environment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid driver's license and the ability to travel 10% of the time may be required.
• This position may require access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations Information ("ITAR") and/or Controlled Unclassified Information ("CUI").

Compensation starting at $75,600 - $$99,000 depending on candidate location and experience.

The salary range represented is based on similar roles in comparable industries, and the cost of labor in respective cities. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's relevant experience, education requirements and peer pay equity. The Company reserves the right to modify the range as market conditions change.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position at this time.

This job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 business days from the original posting date or longer as needed to fill the position.

WHY MSC?

People. Collaboration. Insight. That's how you build something that works. Built on a foundation of trust, MSC works side by side with our customers to help them drive business results. With more than one million product offerings and 80+ years of experience across industries, MSC strives to help our customers achieve greater productivity, profitability, and growth through inventory management and other innovative supply chain solutions. We care about our associates and have programs in place to help our 6,500+ team members achieve their potential.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

Our associates are our top priority and investing in their well-being is one way we execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise. Alongside competitive pay, we have a comprehensive benefits program to support you and your family's health, well-being and financial future. We offer dynamic healthcare plans, generous 401K and stock purchasing programs, tuition reimbursement opportunities, and paid time away for holidays, vacations, and illness. Visit our page for a better look at our extensive benefits: Your Future Benefits.

You will also have the opportunity to join our Associate Inclusion Circles: Women, Pride, Black, Generational, Veterans, HOLA, and Able. These circles are open to all associates and are designed to promote awareness, collaboration, and respect.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

At MSC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and our associates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any category protected by applicable law. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process; applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.

Please note that MSC uses electronic monitoring and system logs in its workplace, including monitoring of Company-provided systems and collaboration tools, as permitted by applicable law.