Business Data Analyst

Riken-Elastomers-Corporation-1; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Riken-Elastomers-Corporation-1 is seeking a Business Data Analyst to transform raw business data into insights that drive performance and informed decisions. The role collaborates with marketing, finance, and operations to define data needs and deliver actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities include data cleaning, analysis, and building dashboards with Tableau, Power BI, or Looker. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, statistics, computer science, business, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in data analysis or a quantitative role.
• Certifications in Tableau, Power BI, or analytics tools are beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Detail oriented and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Data Collection & Cleaning: Gather data from databases, spreadsheets, and business systems; clean and prepare datasets by fixing missing values and inconsistencies.
• Data Analysis: Use statistical and analytical techniques to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in business data.
• Reporting & Visualization: Build dashboards and reports using Tableau, Power BI, or Looker to track KPIs and communicate insights.
• Business Insights: Translate findings into actionable recommendations for stakeholders and leadership.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with product, marketing, finance, and operations teams to define data needs and support decision-making.
• Ad-hoc Analysis: Conduct one‑off deep dives to answer specific business questions.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Looker

Job description

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Business Data Analyst

Full-time Regular Professional Hopkinsville, KY, US

Summary:TheBusiness Data Analyst will transform raw business data into insights that help teams understand performance, optimize processes, and make informed decisions. They work across departments such as marketing, finance, operations, and

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Comply with all environmental, health, safety, and quality standards.
• Data Collection & Cleaning: Gather data from databases, spreadsheets, and business systems; clean and prepare datasets by fixing missing values and inconsistencies.
• Data Analysis: Use statistical and analytical techniques to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in business data.
• Reporting & Visualization: Build dashboards and reports using Tableau, Power BI, or Looker to track KPIs and communicate insights.
• Business Insights: Translate findings into actionable recommendations for stakeholders and leadership.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with product, marketing, finance, and operations teams to define data needs and support decision-making.
• Ad-hoc Analysis: Conduct one‑off deep dives to answer specific business questions.
• Data Quality Assurance: Validate data accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Other projects and tasks assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, statistics, computer science, business, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in data analysis or a quantitative role
• Certifications in Tableau, Power BI, or analytics tools are beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and provide excellent customer service.
• Detail oriented and organizational skills required.
• Strong focus on follow-up and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems.
• Ability to work well with others in a group, follow instructions, and work well under pressure and under time constraints.
• Employee must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions:

(a). Can get along with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes.

(b). Perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, persuading or speaking with others.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to sit, talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to walk or stand.
• Occasionally required to balance or stoop.
• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision including concentrated vision for long periods of time, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment:

Exposure to changes in temperature, dust, fumes and chemicals

• Exposure to moderately loud noise while in the plant
• Personal protective equipment required while in the plant.
• Exposure to low noise levels while in the office.
• Occasional travel

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a diverse workforce.