Technology & Data Analytics Specialist

Specialty Building Products is looking for a Technology & Data Analytics Manager gives operations leaders reliable information and implements practical digital tools. The role owns key dashboards and reporting, improves data quality, supports process automation, and turns operating data into useful insights for better decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain operations dashboards and reports that are clear, accurate, and useful to branch, regional, and enterprise leaders.
• Define KPI logic and reporting rules so locations measure performance the same way.
• Improve data quality by identifying missing, inconsistent, or incorrect data and working with the right teams to fix the cause.
• Automate repetitive reporting or administrative work when automation can save time and reduce errors.
• Evaluate and support digital tools that make operations work simpler, faster, or easier to manage.
• Perform deeper analysis to explain performance differences, identify trends, and find improvement opportunities.
• Translate technical findings into clear business language and recommended actions.
• Partner with IT, operations strategy, regional specialists, and local teams on data and technology projects.
• Maintain reasonable data governance, documentation, access controls, and metric definitions so reports remain dependable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in business intelligence, data analytics, operations analytics, reporting, process automation, or a related field.
• Strong skill with spreadsheets and at least one modern BI/reporting platform.
• Ability to work with large data sets, validate data, and explain what the numbers mean to non-technical leaders.
• Experience defining KPIs and building recurring reporting or dashboards.
• Experience improving a manual process through automation or better use of technology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills:

• Experience with Power BI, SQL, data modeling, workflow automation, AI, or similar tools.
• Experience supporting distribution, manufacturing, transportation, supply chain, or field operations.
• Knowledge of data governance, master data, and reporting controls.
• Experience connecting data from ERP, WMS, TMS, or other operating systems.
• Bachelor's degree in analytics, information systems, business, operations, computer science, or equivalent practical experience.

Specialty Building Products is the leading distributor of specialty building products in North America. SBP operates under the brands U.S. LUMBER, Alexandria Moulding, REEB Millwork, DW Distribution, Millwork Sales, OrePac, and Amerhart. We serve the U.S. and 8 provinces in Canada from over 61 locations. Here at SBP we are a people first organization, our team is built upon strong culture and standards for success. We value your perspective and want to learn more about you with a commitment to laying the foundation for you to build a successful career with us. Join us and EVOLVE your future at Specialty Building Products!

Being a part of SBP you will be eligible for many benefits. Full-Time benefits would include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision given on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company-Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays & Floating Holidays
• PLUS ADDITIONAL PERKS!

We are proud to have the best team in our industry. We have experienced a tremendous amount of growth as a company. This growth has served not only our customer base but has also provided significant opportunities for advancement amongst our employees.

• Please be careful about scam recruitment. Specialty Building Products would never send any candidate a check or instructions to deposit funds in a bank account in connection with the interview or hiring process.

Specialty Building Products is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy of Specialty Building Products not to discriminate in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, military status, genetic information, or other protected class status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.