Data Analyst, Business Analysis and Reporting - Lakeland

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Information Technology, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, Engineering or another analytical discipline from an accredited college or university or its equivalent. advanced knowledge of data analytics best practices as they relate to optimizing business processes (financial performance, pricing, labor efficiency and customer service).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Information Technology, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, Engineering or another analytical discipline from an accredited college or university or its equivalent
• demonstrated experience (work experience and/or education experience):
  • solving analytical problems
  • coding with SQL
  • coding with R and/or Python
• advanced knowledge of mathematics and statistics
• accounting and/or Finance knowledge (basic knowledge of accounting principles)
• communication skills (in both written and verbal format), including interpersonal skills
• analytical abilities and decision-making skills
• project management skills
• sound organizational skills
• exceptional multi-tasking and prioritization abilities
• continuous learning and advancement of technical skills
• ability to act in a professional manner
• ability to work under minimal supervision and be self-directed with workload
• ability to demonstrate initiative by taking responsibility for learning new skills and processes
• ability to assist the customer in understanding his/her own needs and how they balance with the needs of Publix
• ability to demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation, commitment, and integrity
• ability to demonstrate a positive attitude
• negotiation skills
• basic knowledge of Statistical analysis and software development tools (R and Python)
• basic knowledge of SQL (Teradata, DB2, Oracle, SQL Server, Access, NoSQL)
• intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel PowerPoint and Access skills
• may be necessary to work extended hours and weekends to meet deadlines
• must be a self-starter requiring little to no direction in day-to-day activities
• willingness to train other associates
• willingness to be flexible and adapt quickly and efficiently to change

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Data Analytics, MBA, or master’s degree in other analytical discipline
• meet minimum requirements and have 3+ years of analytics work-related experience
• INFORMS Certified Analytics Professional or similar professional certification
• recent completions of Coursera or similar courses to demonstrate ability to stay on trend with analytics
• advanced ability to work with large volumes of data
• advanced knowledge of data analytics best practices as they relate to optimizing business processes (financial performance, pricing, labor efficiency and customer service)
• in depth understanding of Information Systems design methodologies and testing processes
• knowledge of specific business area, including, processes and data
• advanced knowledge of operations research techniques (Linear/Non-Linear Programming, simulation, optimization, forecasting and activity-based costing)
• knowledge of Supply Chain and Logistics methodologies, processes, and workflows and how they interrelate
• knowledge of Publix’s information systems and data
• knowledge of Retail Operations, RBUs, Corporate Purchasing, Manufacturing, Distribution
• leadership skills, including the ability to influence others
• basic knowledge of MicroStrategy
• basic knowledge of Visual Basic
• intermediate knowledge of Power BI & Tableau
• advanced knowledge of Statistical analysis and software development tools (R and Python)
• advanced knowledge of SQL (Teradata, DB2, Oracle, SQL Server, Access, NoSQL)
• advanced Microsoft Word, Excel PowerPoint and Access skills

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