Business Intelligence Analyst

Perry Ellis International; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company-mæ

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Associate clothing discounts

Job summary

Perry Ellis International, Inc. in Miami, FL, seeks a Business Intelligence Analyst to join onsite five days a week.

You will serve as the SME for Looker across retail, wholesale, and accounting, designing dashboards and reports, and modernizing BI from SAP to Looker. You will write SQL in Snowflake, build Python scripts for data cleaning, and collaborate with stakeholders to translate data into actionable strategy while advancing AI-driven workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in MIS, Information Systems/Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2–3 years of hands-on experience as a BI Analyst or Data Analyst.
• Advanced daily SQL proficiency and ability to optimize queries.
• Experience with Snowflake.
• Hands-on data visualization experience, especially Looker (Tableau/Power BI acceptable).
• Functional Python for data cleaning and scripting.
• Experience with AI tools to accelerate coding and workflows.
• Strong understanding of relational databases, data modeling, and warehousing.
• Nice-to-have: fashion/apparel/retail/supply chain domain exposure.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain reports, dashboards, and LookML models in Looker.
• Modernize legacy SAP BusinessObjects reports into Looker semantic layers and dashboards.
• Write and optimize SQL queries in Snowflake.
• Build Python scripts for data cleaning and analytics.
• Create AI Agents and automate data workflows to speed development.
• Validate data integrity and audit AI-generated queries.
• Collaborate with business analysts and leadership to translate data into strategy.
• Deliver executive reports and ad-hoc analytics.

Skills

SQL proficiency

Data analysis

Python scripting

AI tooling

Looker experience

Communication

Data modeling

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in MIS/IS/CS

Tools

Looker

Snowflake

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Company OverviewPerry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and with a brand portfolio of over 40 Brands domestically and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.

Company OverviewPerry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and with a brand portfolio of over 40 Brands domestically and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel. We are seeking a dynamic Business Intelligence Analyst to join our team for five days onsite in Miami. In this role, you will support the entire organization by serving as the primary subject matter expert for our core reporting platform, Looker, across retail, wholesale, and accounting functions. Daily responsibilities include designing dashboards, generating reports, troubleshooting data models, and delivering actionable data-driven recommendations to key stakeholders. Additionally, you will build custom analytical solutions using Python as part of our ongoing initiative to modernize our BI stack from SAP BusinessObjects to Looker. As we roll out our long-term AI strategy, this role will continuously integrate advanced AI capabilities, making it essential to embrace emerging AI tools, adapt quickly, and actively build AI Agents and workflow automations to streamline operations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain reports, dashboards, and LookML models using Looker to meet business specifications across retail, wholesale, and accounting functions.
• Modernize legacy BusinessObjects reports into modern, governed Looker semantic layers and interactive dashboards.
• Write and debug daily SQL queries in Snowflake to validate Looker's auto-generated SQL, troubleshoot existing data models, and resolve data discrepancies or performance bottlenecks.
• Build custom analytical solutions and scripts using Python for data cleaning, analytics, and operational metadata management.
• Build AI Agents and leverage AI code assist tools (e.g., in VS Code and Looker) to automate data workflows, transport metadata, and optimize development processes instead of using traditional rule-based schedulers.
• Rigorously validate raw data integrity and audit AI-generated query outputs to ensure absolute metric precision.
• Collaborate directly with business analysts, executive leadership, and departmental stakeholders to translate data into actionable business strategy.
• Schedule, monitor, and deliver executive-level reporting and ad-hoc analytics as required.
• Proactively identify opportunities to optimize data models, refine semantic definitions, and improve overall BI environment efficiency.
• Document data models, LookML definitions, query logic, and metadata specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in MIS, Information Systems/Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of hands‑on experience as a BI Analyst or Data Analyst solving end‑to‑end business problems with data.
• Advanced daily SQL proficiency, including writing, optimizing, and debugging complex queries, stored procedures, and analytics functions.
• Practical experience writing queries and working within Snowflake.
• Hands‑on experience with data visualization tools, with a strong preference for Looker (experience with Tableau or Power BI is acceptable).
• Functional experience using Python for data cleaning, data manipulation, and custom script development.
• Hands‑on experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., LLMs, AI code assistants in VS Code, or building basic AI Agents) to speed up coding and automate workflows.
• Solid understanding of relational databases, data modeling, semantic layers, and data warehousing principles.
• Preferred: Industry experience in Fashion, Apparel, Retail, E‑commerce, Wholesale, or Supply Chain functions.
• Preferred: Hands‑on experience or familiarity with legacy reporting tools like SAP BusinessObjects (WebIntelligence) or Oracle databases.
• Preferred: Deep understanding of retail and supply chain domain metrics (e.g., sell‑through rates, inventory turn, lead times, procurement, wholesale vs. DTC performance).
• Preferred: Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., Shopify, NetSuite, Jesta, Oracle Retail) or foundational Data Science concepts.

Personal Attributes

• Adaptable & Forward‑Thinking: Possesses a highly dynamic mindset with a passion for continuously mastering emerging AI tools, technologies, and evolving workflows.
• Analytical Problem‑Solver: Strong troubleshooting capabilities to audit underlying logic, resolve complex data anomalies, and maintain strict data precision.
• Strong Communicator: Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively tell data‑driven stories and collaborate directly with executive leadership and non‑technical business partners.
• Proactive & Self‑Motivated: Takes initiative to optimize environment efficiencies, refine semantic definitions, and build automated solutions without needing constant supervision.

What’s In It For You?

• Comprehensive Health: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision plans designed to keep you and your family healthy and thriving.
• Financial Security: Secure your future with our 401(k) retirement plan (including a discretionary company match) plus company‑provided Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Work‑Life Balance: Take the time you need to recharge with generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and a full schedule of paid Holidays.
• Growth & Support: We invest in your potential through our Tuition Reimbursement program for continuous learning and provide 24/7 personal support via our Member Assistance Program (MAP).
• Team Culture: Join a community that celebrates your hard work with regular Associate Engagement Events, ranging from seasonal celebrations to on‑site wellness activities.
• Exclusive Style Perks: Look your best for less with generous Associate Clothing Discounts across all our company stores and e‑commerce sites.

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Perry Ellis International is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their individual background and characteristics. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, and termination. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the company's commitment to equal employment opportunities.

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