Data Analyst, Business Analysis and Reporting - Lakeland

Publix Super Markets, Inc.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan

401(k) retirement savings plan

Group health, dental and vision plans

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Publix Super Markets, Inc. is seeking a data analyst to solve analytics problems and deliver end-to-end data solutions for supply chain and corporate functions. You will work with large data sets, build models, and develop dashboards to reveal insights for leadership.

The role emphasizes an agile mindset, collaboration with internal partners, and ongoing skills growth in statistics, programming, and BI tools across corporate, retail, and RBUs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, IT, CS, Statistics or similar.
• Experience solving analytical problems and coding in SQL.
• Proficiency in R and/or Python; knowledge of statistics.
• Strong math, finance knowledge, communication, and project skills.
• Ability to work with large data sets and produce insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical models to provide business insights for supply chain and retail.
• Create interactive dashboards and leadership reports; perform ad hoc analyses.
• Offer advisory services using advanced analytics with stakeholders.
• Lead complex cross-functional initiatives and stay current with analytics.
• Maintain and grow professional data analytics skills.

Skills

SQL

R

Python

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Statistics

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

MicroStrategy

SQL & NoSQL databases

Job description

Job Category

Data Analysis & Business Intelligence, Finance & Accounting, Information Technology/Systems

Department

Finance

Job Category

Data Analysis & Business Intelligence, Finance & Accounting, Information Technology/Systems

Description

If you want to solve exciting and cutting-edge analytics problems and also enjoy the stability of a Fortune 100 company, then the Publix Data Analytics team may be right for you. We use large data sets and analytic models to solve our most challenging problems. This includes mining and analyzing financial and operational data, designing and developing data systems and collaborating with internal partners to reveal insights that lead to great decisions. The Data Analyst reports to the Business Analysis and Reporting Data Scientist. The primary purpose of this position is to provide data science and advanced data analytics solutions and consulting to improve profitability and performance of the supply chain. These solutions are implemented by leveraging vast amounts of data combined with skills in computer programming, statistics, mathematics, business analytics, machine learning, business intelligence and database design. These skills are used to deliver descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive models to leadership in various corporate, retail, RBU, and other supply chain roles. This position requires an agile software development mindset and the ability to deliver end-to-end full-stack solutions, including ideation/ brainstorming, data/feature engineering, data wrangling, modeling/coding, testing, deploying/ implementing and leadership consulting. The responsibilities listed on this position analysis are not intended to be all-inclusive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

• Developing analytical models, including descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive models to provide business insights and recommendations for Publix internal business processes in supply chain areas such as retail stores, RBUs, Corporate Forecasting and other support teams.
• Analysis and reporting, including development of interactive dashboards, leadership reporting, and ad hoc analysis to provide business insights and recommendations for retail stores, RBU’s, support teams, and other supply chain business areas.
• Leadership consulting and advisory services utilizing knowledge of advanced analytical processes, data assets, and business processes for senior leadership, management, RBUs, support teams, and other supply chain business areas.
• Leading and participating in complex cross-functional strategic initiatives.
• Continuous learning and maintenance & growth of professional skills in advanced data analytics.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Information Technology, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, Engineering or another analytical discipline from an accredited college or university or its equivalent
• Demonstrated experience (work experience and/or education experience):
  • Solving analytical problems
  • Coding with SQL
  • Coding with R and/or Python
• Advanced knowledge of mathematics and statistics
• Accounting and/or Finance knowledge (basic knowledge of accounting principles)
• Communication skills (in both written and verbal format), including interpersonal skills
• Analytical abilities and decision-making skills
• Project management skills
• Sound organizational skills
• Exceptional multi-tasking and prioritization abilities
• Continuous learning and advancement of technical skills
• Ability to act in a professional manner
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and be self-directed with workload
• Ability to demonstrate initiative by taking responsibility for learning new skills and processes
• Ability to assist the customer in understanding his/her own needs and how they balance with the needs of Publix
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation, commitment, and integrity
• Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude
• Negotiation skills
• Basic knowledge of Statistical analysis and software development tools (R and Python)
• Basic knowledge of SQL (Teradata, DB2, Oracle, SQL Server, Access, NoSQL)
• Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel PowerPoint and Access skills
• May be necessary to work extended hours and weekends to meet deadlines
• Must be a self-starter requiring little to no direction in day-to-day activities
• Willingness to train other associates

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Data Analytics, MBA, or master’s degree in other analytical discipline
  • Meet minimum requirements and have 3+ years of analytics work-related experience
  • INFORMS Certified Analytics Professional or similar professional certification
  • Recent completions of Coursera or similar courses to demonstrate ability to stay on trend with analytics
  • Advanced ability to work with large volumes of data
  • Advanced knowledge of data analytics best practices as they relate to optimizing business processes (financial performance, pricing, labor efficiency and customer service)
  • In depth understanding of Information Systems design methodologies and testing processes
  • Knowledge of specific business area, including, processes and data
  • Advanced knowledge of operations research techniques (Linear/Non-Linear Programming, simulation, optimization, forecasting and activity-based costing)
  • Knowledge of Supply Chain and Logistics methodologies, processes, and workflows and how they interrelate
  • Knowledge of Publix’s information systems and data
  • Knowledge of Retail Operations, RBUs, Corporate Purchasing, Manufacturing, Distribution
  • Leadership skills, including the ability to influence others
  • Basic knowledge of MicroStrategy
  • Basic knowledge of Visual Basic
  • Intermediate knowledge of Power BI & Tableau
  • Advanced knowledge of Statistical analysis and software development tools (R and Python)
  • Advanced knowledge of SQL (Teradata, DB2, Oracle, SQL Server, Access, NoSQL)
  • Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel PowerPoint and Access skills

  Benefits Information

  • Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
  • An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Group health, dental and vision plans plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
  • Visit our website to see all of our benefits: https://jobs-beta.publix.com/benefits/

  Year End Bonus

  As a year-end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month’s extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above.

  Additional Information

  For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.