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Illinois Employer IT Business Analyst in Mt. Prospect, Illinois
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Mizkan America, Inc.
Job Title: IT Business Analyst
Based in Mount Prospect, IL, Mizkan America is a subsidiary of the Mizkan Group, a global,
family-owned company that has been Bringing Flavor to Life for over 220 years. As one of the
leading makers of vinegars, condiments and sauces in the United States, Mizkan America
maintains 12 manufacturing facilities that serve the retail, foodservice, specialty-Asian and food-
ingredient trade channels. We are committed to following our two core principles: continuously
challenging the status quo and delivering only the finest products for our customers. Our
leadership seeks out, embraces and implements ideas for improvement from all of its employees.
Transparency and accountability are two key factors that drive our companys overall
management approach.
We are looking for people who are seeking to deliver their best so that we can deliver ours.
Above all, were dedicated to maximizing the potential of our greatest assetsour team
members. Thats reflected in our ongoing commitment to recruit, develop, reward and retain our
talented, multicultural workforce. We hope to see you as part of our teams future success!
Mizkan is looking for an IT Business Analyst with Power BI experience to join our Data &
Analytics team. If you are a curious data-minded individual that enjoys working closely with the
business to gather and document requirements, create Power BI reports and dashboards to
improve operational performance this may be the perfect role for you. The ideal candidate has
consumer goods manufacturing experience and is passionate about new ideas, works effectively
with cross-functional teams and thrives in a fast-paced setting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work directly with functional teams (production, sales, finance, marketing etc.) to serve
their business intelligence needs. Work cross-functionally, both horizontally and
vertically, to identify requirements and potential KPIs
Gather and analyze business requirements from stakeholders to understand data needs
and objectives.
Create and maintain documentation, including requirements, specifications, and user
guides. This includes collaborating with solution architects and developers to translate
business requirements into technical work stories.
Design, create, and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards to visualize key business
metrics and insights.
Analyze D365 F&O modules to uncover business processes and interrogate the
operational data.
Utilize SQL and Power BI to extract and analyze data in defining business requirements.
Train end-users on Power BI functionalities and best practices for data visualization and
interpretation.
Manage and maintain stakeholder and executive sign-off of business requirements
documents and delivered solutions.
Utilize DevOps to coordinate Sprint planning among project resources, ensuring timely
completion and transparent communication.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Data and Analytics, Statistics or equivalent
practical
3-5 years of experience as a business analyst, technical analyst or product management.
1-2 years of experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or food manufacturing
industry.
1-2 years of experience with Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O)
Proficiency in T-SQL, Microsoft database technologies, DevOps and Power BI.
Strong skills in technical draftsmanship and working knowledge of standard software and
database documentation artifacts.
Excellent business and technical communication skills (verbal and written) to effectively
gather and document req uirements and communicate with stakeholders.
Excellent critical thinking, analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, time management,
multi-tasking and communication skills.
Passion, humility, integrity, credibility, and a commitment to values
Excellent people skills that generate respect and trust from stakeholders
Data-driven with an affinity for business process enhancement and automation