Position Summary:

A senior business analyst bridges the gap between business needs and technical solutions, translating high-level requirements into detailed specifications for IT projects.  This role demands a unique combination of business acumen and technical expertise to define, guide, and implement effective reporting and BI solutions across diverse business areas, such as sales, purchasing, manufacturing, finance and more.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong grasp of reporting and BI-related technologies, demonstrate the ability to execute moderate to complex data queries, and thrive in a collaborative environment, engaging stakeholders at all organizational levels. Key responsibilities include analyzing business requirements, integrating, testing, delivering and supporting robust Business Intelligence/Data Warehouse solutions, and identifying opportunities to leverage data for improved decision-making and enhanced business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gathering, analyzing, and documenting business requirements, user stories, and functional specifications
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to understand business requirements and to ensure alignment of solutions with strategic objectives and business needs
• Identifying and proposing technology solutions to address business needs, including process improvements and software development
• Leading or participating in projects, managing tasks, timelines, and deliverables, status reporting and ensuring projects stay on track
• Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, communicating effectively, and facilitating communication between business and IT teams
• Analyzing existing business processes, identifying areas for improvement, and developing solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Participating in system testing, ensuring the solution meets business requirements, and supporting the implementation process
• Execute complex queries and adhoc BI reports to analyze source data and validate reporting accuracy and consistency
• Creating and maintaining documentation, developing training materials, and providing user training to ensure effective solution adoption
• Providing strategic input on IT initiatives and contributing to the overall technology roadmap
• Create and maintain documentation for BI solutions, adhering to best practices and standards
• Document lessons learned throughout the implementation process to aid future planning and execution
• Lead /Support rapid prototyping and iterative design for reporting and analytical initiatives

Essential Skills:

• Solid organizational skills with ability to multi-task effectively, prioritize client needs and work independently and proactively with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with diverse stakeholders
• Must possess a positive attitude, strong work ethic and focus on solutions
• Must be a Team player, capable of working in a fast-paced, distributed team environment with multiple and/or remote teams
• Proven ability to identify and resolve requirement gaps by working with project management team and business SME's/executives
• Ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions 
• Ability to manage projects, timelines, and resources effectively

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent), in Engineering or information technology related field
• Minimum of 8-10 years in IT, Business Intelligence (BI), or Data Warehouse roles; prior experience as a BI Analyst or Data Analyst is preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing business environment, preferably in the automotive industry is a plus
• Proficiency with data visualization and Business Intelligence (BI) tools like Power BI, Tableau, or QlikView. SAP Analytics cloud experience will a big plus
• Exposure working in a landscape with SAP products including SAP BI tools is preferred
• Must have an extensive knowledge of data warehouse and datamart concepts
• Experience developing adhoc reports and performing complex data analysis within BI tools
• Strong Knowledge of SharePoint or comparable collaboration platforms, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Experience in creating technical and business documents, developing training materials and conducting end-user training
• Demonstrable experience in business process mapping and optimization
• Certifications in relevant areas like CBAP, PMI-PBA is preferred

Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging. We firmly believe that a diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers.

Because we recognize and value the range of ways in which people acquire experiences, whether via personal, professional, education, or volunteerism, we invite interested applicants to evaluate the key duties and requirements and apply for any opportunities that fit your experience and qualifications.

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