Novolex

Business Intelligence Analyst

Novolex Lake Forest, Illinois, United States · $65K–$85K/yr

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees

20 h ago
Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The analyst will design, develop, and maintain dashboards and data models to support Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) decision-making. They will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable insights and ensure data quality across supply chain systems.

What they look for

Business intelligence Data analysis Dashboard development Power BI Tableau SQL Data validation Excel Supply chain management SIOP Data modeling Reporting Root cause analysis Performance monitoring Communication

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, or a related field. The role requires 2–4 years of experience in analytics or business intelligence, along with proficiency in SQL and visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company match Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible spending account Health savings account Paid vacation Sick days Paid parental leave Paid holidays Wellness program Tuition reimbursement

Full description

Company Overview

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Job Description

Role Overview

The Analyst, BI & Analytics supports the design, development, maintenance, and optimization of dashboards, reports, and data models that enable effective Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) decision-making. This role partners with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable insights and reliable reporting solutions.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with data, reporting tools, and business partners to improve visibility, data quality, and operational performance across the supply chain organization.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting & Dashboard Development

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards, scorecards, and recurring reports that support SIOP and supply chain performance management
  • Translate business requirements into intuitive visualizations and meaningful metrics
  • Validate report outputs to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with defined KPI logic

Data Analysis & Insights

  • Analyze supply chain, inventory, forecast, and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
  • Support ad hoc analysis and recurring business reviews with clear, actionable insights
  • Assist in root cause analysis and performance monitoring to improve planning and execution outcomes

Data Management & Quality

  • Support data cleansing, validation, and reconciliation activities across reports and source systems
  • Document business rules, metric definitions, and data transformation logic
  • Partner with IT and data teams to resolve data issues and improve data reliabilit

Stakeholder Support & Enablement

  • Partner with business stakeholders to gather reporting requirements and prioritize enhancements
  • Provide training and support to business users on dashboards, reports, and self-service analytics tools
  • Communicate findings in a clear and concise manner to both technical and non-technical audiences

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, Computer Science, or a related field
  • 2–4 years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, reporting, or a related field
  • Experience with BI and visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
  • Working knowledge of SQL, data analysis, and data validation techniques
  • Strong Excel and presentation skills, with the ability to synthesize data into business insights
  • Familiarity with supply chain, SIOP, or planning processes preferred

Core Competencies

  • Data Analysis: Interpreting data to identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities
  • Dashboard Development: Building clear, user-friendly visualizations and performance reporting
  • Data Quality: Maintaining accuracy, consistency, and trust in reporting outputs
  • Business Partnership: Collaborating effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Communication: Presenting insights clearly and translating technical details into business language

Success Measures

  • Timely and accurate delivery of dashboards, reports, and analysis
  • Improved data quality and reduced reporting discrepancies
  • Strong stakeholder satisfaction with reporting support and insights
  • Increased adoption and effective use of dashboards and self-service analytics tools
  • Clear documentation and consistent application of KPI definitions and business rules

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $65,000-$85,000 + bonus + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The benefits for this role include 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation, and sick days, paid parental leave, paid holidays and wellness program.

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Company Benefits

What You'll Get From Us

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com.

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