MSC Industrial Direct | BI Developer | davidson, nc

Build a better career with MSC. Serving customer and community starts with the very best people doing their very best work. That is precisely what we have at MSC Industrial Supply Co., a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services. Watch HERE ( to find out why you should work at MSC and join us as we continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. Requisition ID :15770 Employment Type :Full Time Job Category :Digital / IT Work Location :Davidson, NC (CSC) State or Province :North Carolina (US-NC) BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY: At MSC, we are growing our Analytics team and investing in forward-thinking BI and Data Analytics solutions. As we build out the team, we are looking for a smart and innovative leader who is self-sufficient and thrives in ambiguity, has experience in Analytics, and can drive results across MSC bridging business and technical areas. This is an opportunity to be a part of a special milestone, help us build the future of Analytics at MSC, and ignite a data-driven culture. The BI Developer will turn data into information, information into insight, and insight into business decisions. Work closely with business to help define business requirements and recommend alternatives to assist in presenting the best options for users. This is an agile environment which requires the role to be flexible, self-driven and collaborative. DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Collaborates with business stakeholders, subject matter experts and engineering teams to understand data requirements and translate them into scalable and efficient data models. Designs and develops high quality, user-friendly data analytics products including standardized reports, self-serve data extracts and dashboards that provide timely and accurate insights to stakeholders. Creates interactive and visually appealing reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using BI tools such as Tableau, Alteryx, Google Looker, Power BI, or similar tools. Performs data analysis and identifies trends, patterns, and insights to support decision-making and analytics development processes. Provides feedback, accurate estimates, and updates to ensure proper tracking for active sprints/projects Partners with data engineering and data governance teams to develop semantic datasets to improve analytics development cycle. Optimizes and fine-tunes SQL queries and database performance to ensure efficient data retrieval and processing. Implements data governance and security measures to ensure data accuracy, privacy, and compliance with regulatory and company requirements. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to integrate BI solutions into existing systems and applications. Monitors performance against defined goals. Investigates potential issues and implements resolutions. Stays current with emerging trends and technologies in the field of business intelligence, and data analytics, and recommends improvements to existing processes and tools. Fosters the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure fulfillment of MSC's vision and unity of purpose. Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required INDICATES ESSENTIAL DUTIES To perform this job successfully an associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, experience level and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Bachelor 's degree in in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Analytics or a related study required. Minimum of three years of proven experience as a BI Developer or in a similar role, with a strong track record of successfully delivering end-to-end BI projects. Minimum of three years of experience architecting, designing, and developing enterprise-wide dashboards and reporting solutions Expertise in data modeling, ELT processes, with a deep understanding of relational and dimensional database structures. Proficiency in SQL programming and experience with leading relational databases such as MySQL, Oracle, or SQL Server. Extensive experience with business intelligence and data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, QlikView, or similar platforms. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, with experience in data manipulation, analysis, and visualization libraries preferred. SKILLS: Strong Agile / Design Thinking / Rapid Prototyping experience Strong SQL skills (T-SQL, PL/SQL, MySQL, Redshift) Strong proficiency in using advanced features of BI tools such as Tableau, Alteryx, Looker, Power BI is required. Strong knowledge of advanced analytics techniques and tools, such as predictive modeling, machine learning, or statistical analysis is preferred. Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform and Azure, and experience with cloud-based BI solutions is a plus. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to analyze complex datasets, identify patterns, and derive meaningful insights. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven agile environment. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: A valid driver's license and the ability to travel 10% of the time may be required. This position may require access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations Information ("ITAR") and/or Controlled Unclassified Information ("CUI"). Why MSC? People. Collaboration. Insight. That's how you build something that works. Built on a foundation of trust, MSC works side by side with our customers to help them drive business results. With more than one million product offerings and 75+ years of experience across industries, MSC strives to help our customers achieve greater productivity, profitability, and growth through inventory management and other innovative supply chain solutions. We care about our associates and have programs in place to help our 6,500+ team members achieve their potential. When you join our team, you will receive rewards and recognition for your contributions, training and professional development opportunities, Associate Inclusion Circles: Women, Pride, Black, Veterans, HOLA and DisABLEd as well as a variety of benefits to support you and your family's health, well-being, and financial future. If you are inspired to learn, take risks, and succeed as a team, you can build a better career at MSC. Equal Opportunity Statement: At MSC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and our associates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any category protected by applicable law. By applying to this job you agree to the Application and Acknowledgment Declaration terms. Click HERE ( to review.

Created: 2024-11-27