Data Analyst

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Analyst to support Operations in both Manufacturing & logistics organizations. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in data analysis, statistical modeling, and business intelligence to drive data-informed decision-making across the organization. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify trends, develop actionable insights, that contribute to optimizing business performance and providing valuable insights to leadership and support strategic initiatives.

You Will:

• Gathering business data and reporting requirements from stakeholders, business owners and users from the Manufacturing domain for metrics used to monitor business performance
• Making large and/or complex data more accessible, understandable and usable
• Analyze complex data sets to identify patterns, trends, and insights for all operational teams
• Transforming, improving, and integrating data, depending on the business requirements
• Develop and maintain robust dashboards, reports, and visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders at all levels
• Report findings and recommendations to leadership, translating complex analyses into clear, actionable insights
• Collaborate with various departments to define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to automate reporting tools & techniques
• Conduct advanced statistical analyses and modeling to support business forecasting and scenario planning
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy by implementing best practices in data management and governance
• Visualize performance data in LUCID standard live dashboards formats
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in data analytics and visualization tools
• Connecting to various systems and a data warehouse to deliver the data in a useful and appealing way to users
• Access technical capabilities of the data framework to deliver data from a latency and accessibility perspective (laptop, mobile, TVs, etc.) and provide technical solutions as needed

You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Data Science, or equivalent experience in a related field
• 3-5+ years of experience in data analytics, reporting, visualization, Python, etc.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and identify actionable insights
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated project management abilities, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and allocate resources effectively
• Ability to deep-dive data from both a top-down and bottom-up approach
• Ability to think strategically and communicate strategies effectively
• Experience in the Automotive Industry (OEM or Tier 1 Suppliers)
• Experience working in a dynamic/start-up environment is a plus
• Flexibility in the work schedule is required (to include evenings and weekends, as needed)
• Advanced skills in Python or other general-purpose programming language, Microsoft office advanced user. Working knowledge of Smartsheet, SAP, JIRA, Tableau, and any costing software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a relevant field
• Experience with complex analysis and data analytics in a Manufacturing context
• In-depth understanding of automotive Interior market dynamics and performance reporting mechanisms
• Competency with SQL, Tableau and other data visualization software.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make strategic decisions
• Creative problem-solver with calculated risk-taking ability
• Experience in supplier relationship management and dispute resolution
• Knowledge of automotive industry trends and emerging technologies in Interior components
• Cost Engineering experience 
• Start-up working experience is a plus