Data Analyst
Logistics Administrative Solutions (LAS)
Logistics Administrative Solutions offers streamlined solutions in accounting, hiring, payroll, and training, as well as safety guidance and buying consolidation services within the logistics and transportation industry.
We are seeking a skilled Data Analyst with expertise in Power BI, SQL. This role will involve working with complex datasets to develop insights, create impactful visualizations, and enhance data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background and the ability to design and automate reporting solutions that align with the company's business objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Analyze complex datasets to provide insights
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Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their data needs
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Deliver actionable recommendations based on data analysis
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Ensure data accuracy and integrity in all analysis processes
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Present findings to senior leadership
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Drive continuous improvement in data analysis practices
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Partner with stakeholders to define project goals, align on deliverables, and communicate results
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Organize plans and recommend analyses and reports to support continuous process improvement
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Develop and analyze scorecards, providing insight into trends or unusual performance
- Deliver customized analyses using a variety of internal and external data sources, including raw, structured, unstructured, and published data
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Lead small-scale projects with defined scope, ensuring timely, high-quality outcomes
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Facilitate stakeholder meetings to understand business processes and align analytical efforts with organizational needs
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Coordinate and manage data dependencies across teams, ensuring accuracy and consistency of shared datasets
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Design, develop, test, and deploy end-to-end data analytics Power BI solutions (including data engineering) and work with clients to generate and maintain visually appealing and insightful reports
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Build scalable automation solutions using SQL, dashboards, and other tools to create leverage for yourself and the organization
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/BACKGROUND/COMPETENCIES:
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Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (e.g., advanced functions, charts, PivotTables, nested formulas, macros, Power Query).
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Experience using time management skills such as prioritizing/organizing and tracking details and meeting deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion dates
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Experience analyzing and reporting data to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions
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Proficiency in data analysis tools and visualization software (e.g., Excel, Tableau, syndicated data tools, Power BI)
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Advanced SQL and Excel skills to translate data into meaningful insights
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5+ years of experience in a data-driven, analytical role
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Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in a quantitative major (Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering)
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Strong analytical and data skills, including top- notch SQL skills. Ideally (but not necessary to apply), you will also be able to build simple pipelines to help scale yourself
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Good communication skills - able partner across the organization and identify business needs and difficulties, articulate issues clearly and concisely, and present effectively, both orally and in writing, to all levels of the organization
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Strong business sense and the ability to work through complex and ambiguous business requirements
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Self-starter - with an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives in a fast-paced environment, deals well with ambiguity and focuses on driving impact
WORKING CONDITIONS:
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The typical office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (May vary based on assigned support locations)
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Ability to work extra hours as determined by the workload and client expectations
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Ability to travel to site locations periodically.
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Ability to sit for long periods of time
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Ability to speak English to communicate with clients, employees, vendors, etc
Sponsorship:
No sponsorship will be provided for this position.
Location:
This position is located in Des Peres, MO. It is an onsite position. No relocation assistance is provided.
Logistics Administrative Solutions, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.