Data Analyst-TECO

Oliver Healthcare Packaging; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Healthcare Packaging is seeking a Data Analyst to partner with production, finance, and IT to validate data accuracy and deliver insights using BI tools. You will help drive data-driven decision making across the organization and support operational excellence.

The role requires 3+ years of experience with database applications, strong Excel skills, and experience with Tableau or similar BI tools. Bachelor's in Business or Finance preferred, and candidate should reside in Grand Rapids

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Finance preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience with database applications, reporting and analysis or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with BI tools (Tableau, SAP Analytics Cloud) and data visualization skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with production, finance, and IT to validate data accuracy and provide insights.
• Monitor data integrity across systems and facilities; drive data consistency and improvements.
• Identify risks and gaps in visibility; develop and implement process improvements for operational excellence.
• Analyze material usage, labor variances, and discrepancies affecting cost and efficiency.
• Document and model business processes, information flows, and data structures using analytical tools.
• Serve as liaison between operations, finance, and IT to align data solutions with business objectives.

Skills

Data analysis

Tableau

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Finance

Tools

Tableau

SAP Analytics Cloud

Job description

*Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. The company is unable to provide employment-based visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

*Candidates must currently reside in the Grand Rapids, Michigan, area. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Position Summary

The Data Analyst will work closely with the key stakeholders from the various departments and work closely with them to validate data accuracy, as well as using the tools developed to provide insight and recommendations based on the analysis conducted. The Data Analyst plays a lead role in driving the culture of data driven decision making and its adoption across the organization.

Primary Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Collaborate with employees on the production floor to collect, validate, and interpret operational data, ensuring real-time accuracy and practical usability.

• Monitor data integrity across systems and facilities, initiating corrective actions and leading initiatives to improve data consistency, accuracy, and harmonization across Oliver’s US operations.

• Facilitate and drive production processes by identifying risks, inefficiencies, and gaps in visibility; develop and implement process improvements to support operational excellence.

• Support ongoing business data needs by partners with Finance and other operational departments by analyzing material usage, evaluating labor variances, and identifying discrepancies that impact cost, efficiency, or performance.

• Investigate, document, and model business functions, processes, procedures, systems, information flows, and data structures using appropriate analytical tools and methodologies.

• Serve as a key liaison between operations, finance, and IT to ensure data solutions align with business objectives and operational realities.

Basic Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Finance preferred

Experience:

• 3+ years’ experience working with database application s, reporting and analysis OR Equivalent Combination of the Education and Experience.

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to write in a clear and concise manner, etc.

• Ability to communicate with business users across the organization.

• Ability to speak effectively, present information, respond to questions in a clear and concise manner, etc.

• Must demonstrate attention to detail, be able to work independently or as member of a team.

Technical Skills

• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and research skills.

• Experience using Tableau, SAP Analytics Cloud, or similar business intelligence tool.

• Strong Mathematical foundation.

• Expert in Microsoft Office; Excel specifically.

• Deep experience in enterprise and database applications. Report writing know-how is a plus.

Other Skills

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail

• Excellent presentation skills

Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Must be able to lift up to 10lbs.

Special Requirements

• Ability to travel (US and internationally)

• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends