Tableau Business Analyst

at  Penske

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Penske Logistics Business Analyst (FM Operations Support- Tableau Focus) manages multiple streams of data, develops visualizations, and implements strategic solutions. This work brings insights, which drive actions for the larger team. This role can support multiple accounts in the Freight Management space. Good communication, time management, and attention to detail are essential. This role frequently collaborates with other groups to find solutions and share best practices around visual reporting and metrics, and requires cross-functional engagement with both internal and external stakeholders.
A successful Business Analyst provides tactical support to enhance the strategic mission of the team, ensuring customer goals are met, in partnership with leaders and colleagues. They are enthusiastic about metrics, supply chain, and/or data. They are curious thinkers, creative problem solvers, and are eager to grow their career in a supportive and highly collaborative environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-3 years comparable work experience – specific to Transportation Management Systems
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred: Business Administration, Logistics & Supply Chain Management preferred
• Fundamental understanding or desire to learn transportation, supply chain and logistics concepts are required.
• Tableau visualization experience required
• Strong written and oral communication skills required
• Intermediate experience with Excel preferred
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint required.
• System aptitude, problem solving, ability to work within multiple applications
• Consistently demonstrates proven ability to learn and use necessary tools
• Ability to follow processes and standard procedures required
• Experience with Transportation Management systems preferred
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required
  EEO Statement

• Gathers and evaluates customer requirements, and developing solutions that fit customer needs.
• Manages data streams for enhanced reporting capabilities
• Understands data structure and business context well enough to join and blend data where necessary
• Maintains advanced reporting and visualizations through Tableau
• Manipulates and prepares data, including using ETL tools (such as Alteryx, Tableau Prep, or Talend) to clean and load data into SQL databases or flat files
• Builds new visualizations or leverages existing templates to create meaningful insights for the account stakeholders
• Handles own time management, including some project timelines, while balancing recurring tasks and projects
• Communicates clearly and provides regular updates to team members, stakeholders, etc. as it applies to project progress
• Uses Lean tools and other skills to improve processes, isolate root cause of problems, and find solutions for customer requests
• Thoroughly tests and vets all completed work before it reaches the end user, ensuring continuity of reporting across platforms
• Resolves situations quickly, communicating status of problems, and working with the appropriate subject matter experts, as needed, to find solutions
• Documents processes and creates standard operating procedures, providing training to various audiences on processes and changes
• Other projects and tasks as assigned