BI LEAD

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Data and Analytics team as a BI Lead, focusing on building Analytics solutions and platforms supporting our large-scale business transformation across our global business units and functions. Partnering with our businesses, you will work with large data sets, design metrics, develop data models and drive business cases that will empower our business growth, operational efficiency, and customer relationships. As a key member of our D&A team at ADM, you will have the opportunity to make a difference to our business by building impactful solutions and delivering results through a variety of exciting and challenging projects.
 
 At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We are a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities, and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. 

Position Summary 

The BI Lead utilizes their understanding of data architecture, data integration, data quality, master data management, data governance, data modeling, and other data services related to business intelligence systems and combines them into a practical project strategy to deliver solutions to key business users. We look for our BI Leads to be the Leaders within our large team and ensure our delivered solutions are cohesive and consistent with our standards. 

Job Responsibilities 

• Provide deep functional & technical expertise for reporting and analytics solutions 

• Lead technical planning and delivery of multiple projects, providing regular updates to business partners and IT Leadership 

• Design solutions and provide recommendations to improve our current environment and make analytics more significant for every employee at ADM 

• Mentor team members in their use of data ingestion, data modeling, and business intelligence tools in the Microsoft Azure and SAP product suites as well as Qlik Replicate, Qlik Compose, Power BI, Informatica, and other leading technologies 

• Ensure effective migration from development to service delivery including partnering with external development teams ensuring appropriate knowledge transfer in advance of migration to ADM’s environment  

• Prepare and present ideas & recommendations to colleagues and management  

• Coordinate with other teams to catalog and document source systems through data models, data definitions, and naming conventions  

• Maintain team technical playbooks and Ways of Working  

• Partner with Reporting Architects to craft outstanding data and reporting solutions  

Job Requirements 

• Demonstrable ability to turn problems into opportunities, develop ideas into solutions and utilize analytical, evaluative, or constructive thinking in daily work  

• Motivated professional who demonstrates initiative and leadership 

• Solution-focused, problem-solver who works both independently with little direction and can also partner well with teams 

• Maintain calm in a fast-paced, changing environment, and with all levels of the organization and cope with constantly evolving information 

• Ability to evaluate and manage priorities while adapting to individual and team assignments as adjustments are needed 

• Maintains a positive work environment through collaboration & conflict resolution 

Desired Skills 

• Knowledge of how current trends and process solutions can address identified business needs and capabilities 

• Understands and can navigate the nuances of complex legacy business source systems  

• Ability to share ideas effectively using Microsoft PowerPoint 

Education Requirements 

• 4-year bachelor's degree or equivalent in IT, Computer Science, Engineering or another related degree of study  

• 5+ years of hands-on experience developing and implementing solutions  

• Solid understanding of BI architecture, data warehousing concepts, and data integration best practices as well as Master Data Management 

Required Experience 

• 5+ years experience using ETL tools including Oracle (ODI, OEDQ), Microsoft Azure (SQL Data Warehouse, ADF), Qlik (Replicate, Compose)  

• Demonstrated understanding and experience with BI tools including Microsoft (Power BI) and SAP (Analytics Cloud) with solid understanding in related ERP data models and data architectures (SAP and JDE preferred)  

• Demonstrated ability with full Software Development Lifecycle methodologies, expert level of SQL, and working knowledge of ETL and ELT approaches, design and implementation  

In addition to the technical skills noted, a successful candidate will possess strong written and verbal communication skills along with a high intellectual curiosity and ability to rapidly learn new concepts/frameworks and technology to support the changing needs of our business.

Additional Information 

Relocation assistance may be considered with this position. 

This position offers a complete benefits package, including 401K/ESOP, pension, health, life, and dental insurance. 

ADM is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age disability, and veteran status.  

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job 

About ADM:

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

EEO

ADM is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability and veterans status.