Senior Data & Analytics Specialist

KHA Koki Holdings America; Braselton (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

KOKI Group is seeking a Data & Analytics liaison based in the USA to bridge global teams with North American stakeholders. You will consult, gather requirements and drive data projects using Snowflake, Power BI and AI to improve reporting and governance.

You will coordinate cross‑region teams, ensure data privacy compliance, and lead projects from requirements to delivery while embracing agile or hybrid PM practices and promoting modern tech adoption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in Data & Analytics.
• Knowledge of Snowflake and Power BI, SQL and data modeling.
• Experience with extracting, transforming, harmonizing and loading data into Lakehouse solutions.
• Experience with data modeling and cloud data architecture such as medallion concepts.
• Strong Python skills and an AI‑driven mindset.
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall or hybrid project management methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% for global engagements.

Responsibilities

• Consulting within projects and translating business process expectations into IT and Data & Analytics requirements.
• Collaborate with multiple business stakeholders to optimize processes and data/reporting solutions.
• Ensure standardization of reporting solutions, data platforms and governance across NA SBU.
• Develop and support data and reporting solutions, driving continuous improvement.
• Lead local and global Data & Analytics projects following IT PM guidelines.
• Engage stakeholders to understand requirements and promote adoption of modern technologies (Snowflake, Power BI, AI).
• Ensure compliance with U.S. data privacy regulations and integrate data sources locally and externally.
• Serve as a resource partner for local analysts with global data platform knowledge.
• Provide hands‑on support for local applications and business processes.
• Contribute to the global follow‑the‑sun support model across regions.

Skills

Snowflake

Power BI

SQL

Python

Data modeling

Data governance

Cloud architecture

Agile/Hybrid PM

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics or related field

Job description

Overview

KOKI Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of power tools and accessories. The group includes the brands HiKOKI, Metabo, Metabo HPT, Carat and Sankyo.

Role Purpose

The position acts as an important project and process liaison between global teams and regional stakeholders in the USA. It involves consulting and requirements engineering for key stakeholders, project management and development for global Data & Analytics projects focused on North America, and translating processes, governance and requirements between the global Competence Center Data & Analytics and North American business members.

Responsibilities

• Consulting within projects and translating business process expectations into clear IT and Data & Analytics requirements.
• Collaborate closely with multiple business stakeholders to optimize processes and enhance efficiency of data and reporting solutions.
• Ensure Data & Analytics standardization of reporting solutions, data platforms and governance within the KOKI group, with a special focus on the North American SBU.
• Actively develop and support KOKI’s data and reporting solutions, discovering potential and driving ongoing improvement across all business units.
• Target-oriented project management of local and global Data & Analytics projects, following KOKI IT project management guidelines and strategy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements, and provide effective consulting, training and adoption of modern technologies such as Snowflake, Power BI and AI.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. data privacy regulations and effective integration of local and external data sources.
• Serve as a key resource partner for local business analysts, combining deep understanding of regional requirements with knowledge of the global data platform and its assets.
• Provide hands‑on support for local applications and business process needs.
• Strengthen the global “follow-the-sun” support model across Japan, India (GCC), Europe and North America.
• Align with the global Data & Analytics strategy to standardize reporting, improve governance, and transition from local to global solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in Data & Analytics.
• In‑depth knowledge of reporting and data systems, especially modern platforms such as Snowflake and Power BI, and proficiency in SQL and data modeling.
• Proven experience extracting, transforming, harmonizing and loading data from various source systems into Lakehouse solutions.
• Experience with data modeling and cloud data architecture such as medallion concepts.
• Expertise in evaluating and recommending technical solutions; prior consulting or ERP analytics experience is a plus.
• Strong programming skills in Python and an AI‑driven mindset.
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall or hybrid project management methodologies and continuous improvement practices.
• Excellent communication skills focused on clarity.
• Experience collaborating with diverse, international teams and facilitating alignment to meet business goals.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% for global engagements.
• Knowledge of risk identification, assessment and mitigation in business processes.
• Team‑oriented, collaborative approach with a hands‑on mentality and ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Result‑driven mindset.
• Proficiency in English. Knowledge of Japanese or other languages is an advantage.