Business Analyst

$79,997 - $90,002/Yr

Aston Carter - Kalamazoo, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Kalamazoo, MI

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Business Analyst will join the procurement team at Aston Carter, focusing on data mining and creating market reports to support data-driven purchasing decisions. This role involves connecting Excel to the company's ERP system, analyzing data, and directing the IS team to develop dashboards. The analyst will manage monthly costs, including budgets and inventory, and utilize Power BI for performance analysis and forecasting, with potential global reporting responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform data mining and create key market reports to support procurement decisions.
• Connect Excel to the company's ERP system and analyze data.
• Direct the IS team in creating accurate dashboards from scratch.
• Manage monthly costs, including budgets and inventory.
• Utilize Power BI for data-driven performance and forecasting.
• Support procurement activities primarily in Kalamazoo, with potential global reporting duties.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Power BI for database building.
• SQL database experience.
• Experience with ERP systems, particularly Panjiva and Infor M3.
• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience with supply chain software.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the food and ingredients industry.
• Ability to formalize and define the new role within the company.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions
• Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D for the employee and dependents
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• 5 days of PTO and 6 standard holidays