Business Analytics Analyst I

•  Strong English communication skills (verbal and written) 

• Elicit and translate customer and business stakeholder needs into clear business and technical requirements 

• Ability to participate in or lead strategic projects with stakeholders to drive business results 

• Project Management Skills, including Agile/SCRUM methodologies (PMP Certification a plus) 

• Ability to participate in operational meetings, conduct process related training programs for stakeholders 

• Ability to identify and define process improvement opportunities 

• Ability to identify, analyze and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets 

• Ability to interpret data, and analyze results using basic statistical analysis 

• Experience in data cleaning, data transformation & data wrangling 

• Proficiency in SQL for database querying 

• Experience with Snowflake 

• Experience with JIRA is helpful 

• Ideally have knowledge of database fundamentals such as relational database design 

• Proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, including Power Query and DAX) 

• Ability to ensure all metrics and other reports are published on time and accurately  

• Proven working experience as a business analyst for 3+ years 

• Knowledge of supply chain & SAP preferred 

• Experience in project management with the ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines 

• Experience in Six Sigma/Lean Concepts preferred 

To thrive and create impact, a business analyst on the LSS Analytics & Insights team should leverage their communication, analytical skills and technical expertise to analyze and visualize data effectively, aligning data initiatives with the organization’s strategic goals. They must translate complex data findings into actionable insights, document and communicate these effectively to non-technical stakeholders. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and continuously driving innovation in data processes will be crucial. Measuring the impact of their work through key performance indicators and maintaining a feedback loop with stakeholders will ensure ongoing improvement and significant business outcomes.   

• Accept responsibility/accountability for assigned tasks 

• Break problems into manageable pieces and follow an organized approach to resolve them 

• Plan tasks to create deliverables and effectively execute the plan with little direction from supervisor 

• Develop contingency plans and be ready with back-up options when needed 

• Work effectively in fast-paced, team-oriented, rapidly changing environment 

• Promptly recognize emerging problems, identify potential solutions, and seek help from others when necessary 

• Deliver high quality results, on time 

• Show willingness and ability to increase contribution and level of responsibility and proactively seek to do so 

• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with peers, management and other stakeholders 

• Accept and act on feedback 

• Analytical & Critical Thinking 

• Collaboration & Teamwork 

• Continuous Improvement & Innovation 

• Customer Focus 

• Driving Results 

• Adhere to Avantor’s policies, procedures & guidelines 

• Uphold Avantor Culture & Values, always 

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