Data Modeler 1

The Data Modeler will work with different departments throughout the company (Finance, Sales Planning, Manufacturing, etc.) to build planning models in specific platforms (Anaplan, Tableau, SQL, etc.) to help automate and improve each departments planning and analysis capabilities. This role should be able to take a requirement and develop a model in the chosen environment after appropriate in house training. This role will require Project Management skills using Agile methods. On larger more complex pieces of a build, direction from the Manager or other more experienced peers may be needed. This role will also be responsible for supporting end users with models that are already in production, including answering emails & questions, providing links to resources already published, and troubleshoot/correcting defects that are identified after go-live. Great business partnering skills, clear communication, and the ability to analyze a process from start to finish to identify an issue are required. For small projects, this role would also be responsible for end-to-end implementations, including the architecture, design, development, and testing. This role will also be responsible for providing documentation of model design, as well as end user training and change management communications at times. 

Position Responsibilities may include:  

• Define Models, User Experiences/Visualizations and build standards for end to end implementation across the chosen platform 


• Leverage business process knowledge and expertise in chosen software (Anaplan, Tableau, SQL, Excel, etc.) to drive business process transformation 


• Collaborate with cross functional teams to develop models in the chosen software (Anaplan, Tableau, SQL, Excel, etc.), converting business problems into technical solutions 


• Project Management including defining user stories and organizing agile sprints under direction of experienced model builder 


• Manage user acceptance testing and change management initiatives for all projects 


• Ensure adherence to best practice and standards 


• Participate in additional projects to support ongoing business needs 


• Performs other tasks as assigned 

Nature & Scope:

• Applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience 


• Encouraged to seek continuous improvements 


• Performs a range of mainly straightforward assignments 


• Works independently with general supervision 


• Problems faced are difficult but not typically complex 

Knowledge & Skills: 

• Working knowledge of Financial Planning and Modeling  


• Demonstrated analytical, quantitative & creative problem solving skills 


• Effective written & verbal communication skills 


• Effective organizational & time management skills including prioritization 


• Effective project management skills 


• Solid collaboration abilities; professional & diplomatic team builder 


• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects, with various teams including engineers & supply chain personnel 


• Ability to apply good judgement, decision making skills including strong work ethics & integrity on the job 

Competency:

Experience: 

• 1 – 3 years 

Education/Certification: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Engineering, CS, IS, IT, Business, Finance, or equivalent work experience 


• Financial knowledge recommended 

People Management: No 

Physical Requirements / Work Environment: 

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations. 

Reports To: 

• Director, Data Management & Strategy 

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.