Data, Reporting & AI Strategy Lead

Ergon Inc.; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ergon Inc. in Flowood, MS, is seeking a strategic Manager, Data, Reporting & AI to lead ESS's data, reporting, master data, and AI initiatives.

You will build trusted data, deliver actionable analytics, and empower decision-making across Finance, Commercial, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and IT. The role requires five+ years in data/BI, ERP experience (SAP S/4 preferred), and strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Engineering, Finance, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in data, reporting, BI, analytics, or digital transformation.
• Experience leading professional employees or cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience working in ERP environments, preferably SAP S/4.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Power BI or a comparable enterprise BI platform.
• Working knowledge of SQL, data analysis, master data management, and data governance principles.
• Ability to influence others without direct authority across multiple functions.
• Strong customer service mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of ESS's data, reporting, master data, and AI strategy.
• Deliver trusted reporting, dashboards, and analytics to support decision-making and performance.
• Establish and maintain data governance standards, reporting definitions, and master data ownership.
• Improve data quality, reporting consistency, and process efficiency across functions.
• Partner with Finance, Commercial, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and IT to align reporting priorities.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement AI-enabled solutions to improve productivity and insights.
• Manage reporting and data teams while developing talent and supporting cross-functional project work.
• Promote adoption of reporting tools, data governance practices, and AI capabilities enterprise-wide.
• Support business process analysis, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate Ergon's values in all interactions.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Influence without authority

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in IS/CS/related

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Power BI

SQL

SAP S/4

Data governance tools

Job description

Ergon Inc. in Flowood, MS, is seeking a strategic Manager, Data, Reporting & AI to lead ESS's data, reporting, master data, and AI initiatives.

You will build trusted data, deliver actionable analytics, and empower decision-making across Finance, Commercial, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and IT. The role requires five+ years in data/BI, ERP experience (SAP S/4 preferred), and strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.