Business Analyst II

We are North America’s largest book distributor with over 70,000 customer store locations. We move over 325,000,000 books per year and work with over 700 retailers and 500 publishers. If you want to end every day knowing that you helped deliver a book into the hands of readers across America, let’s talk.  We are currently recruiting for a Business Analyst II for our Oak Brook, IL office.  

The Business Analyst II works closely with all departments and is responsible for developing visualizations and providing analytical output on a project basis. This role will have a significant focus on supporting KPI metrics for main functional areas, industry insights, developing ad hoc solutions and engagement with enterprise initiatives..       

What You Will Be Doing:     

• Strong analytical skills with ability to explore data, draw conclusions, and develop recommendations. 
  • Define and present business metrics to Stakeholders.
    • Key Performance Indicators.
    • Build analytical story from data points 
  •  Display strong decision-making skills and ability to work autonomously on assigned projects.
  • Ability to research large data sets to determine data integrity root causes.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports accurately, and present complex ideas clearly and concisely.
  • Build out data visualizations using various BI tools.
    • Dashboards
    • Guided UI Pages for Business Users
    • Charts/Graphs
• Perform ad hoc analysis with large data sets to call out and present key actionable insights.
  • Discover and communicate actionable patterns and trends.
  • Highlight exceptions and recommend actionable next steps.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments in order to gather requirements and provide status updates.
  • Inform SMEs and stakeholders of progress and results.
  • Support post-implementation of self-service analytics.
  • Use of collaborative project management software.
• Ability to adjust quickly to business needs and embrace change.
  • Retain business requirements and remain adaptive, utilizing various analytical approaches.
  • Leverage opportunities to skill up.
  • Produce project documentation and present business user summarizations.
• Ability to work well in team environment and develop close relationships with all areas of the business.
  • Possess collaborative work style, while partnering with cross-functional teams.
  • Supplies guidance and creative ideas that build on initiatives.
• Other duties may be assigned, directed or requested.

What You Will Need:      

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field is required.
• Two (2) plus years working with large data sets is preferred.
• Experience with Power BI and/or SQL is preferred.
• Experience with enterprise reporting and analysis tools is preferred.
• Experience with Azure DevOps is preferred.
• Strong to advanced experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook is preferred.
• Creative thinker with strong analytical skills
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think creatively.
• Solid attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Team-oriented, hardworking, open-minded, and flexible.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to change.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to speak with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to create and write reports.
• Must be proficient in basic mathematics: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to do algebra, calculate figures and amounts, and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to do statistical analysis.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving variables.
• The work performed is in an office environment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at low decibels.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, team environment.

Salary: $70,000.00 - $87,000.00

ReaderLink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.       

ReaderLink is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans.If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please email your request to info@readerlink.com, or call: (708) 356-3737.