Senior Data Analyst and Reporting Specialist

Company Description

The National Food Lab is a fast-growing company with a vision to be the destination for tailored solutions for the food industry – beginning to end.   Our mission is to provide services that help food, beverage, and supplement companies deliver safe, healthy and successful products.  We seek to make a positive impact in the advancement of food safety, quality and nutrition, fulfilling our corporate promise – to improve health and improve lives.

The National Food Lab’s best-in-class consumer and sensory research capabilities employ a variety of quantitative and qualitative consumer and sensory research techniques to help our clients make products consumers love.  We help our clients:

• Develop new product ideas
• Re-energize a well-established product
• Assess product-concept fit or packaging effectiveness
• Understand the product, brand and category competitive landscapes
• Present objective results to management

Job Description

The statements below reflect the general responsibilities and requirements of the identified position but may not describe all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Manager of Production and Technical Innovation, the Senior Data Analysis and Reporting Specialist plays a crucial role in standard data processing, statistical analyses, and report creation. In addition to the existing responsibilities, this position is integral to advancing reporting processes, recommending upgrades, and contributing to the continuous improvement of data-related functions.

Responsibilities:

1. Continuous Improvement in Data Processing:
   1. Actively seek opportunities to enhance data processing workflows.
   2. Investigate and evaluate new technology tools to improve efficiency and accuracy in data processing.
   3. Propose and implement upgrades to existing data processing methods.
2. Statistical Analysis:
   1. Go beyond standard statistical analyses to provide deeper insights into data trends.
3. Innovative Report Creation:
   1. Collaborate with the Client Service Directors & Design Team to innovate and improve PowerPoint report shells.
   2. Explore and implement new reporting software solutions to enhance the presentation and visualization of analytical results.
4. Data Upload and Integration:
   1. Ensure consistent data upload to the Data Intelligence Database.
   2. Explore and recommend new methods or tools for data integration and consolidation.
5. Advanced Programming of Screeners and Questionnaires:
   1. Program screener surveys and questionnaire surveys with a focus on quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
   2. Explore and recommend advanced programming techniques or tools for improved screener and questionnaire setup.
6. Salesforce Optimization:
   1. Optimize the setup of Salesforce for efficient recruitment processes.
   2. Explore and implement enhancements in Salesforce functionality for improved data handling.
7. Real-Time Reporting Solutions:
   1. Investigate and implement real-time reporting solutions to provide timely insights during data collection processes.
   2. Collaborate with relevant teams to ensure seamless integration of real-time reporting tools.
8. Project Closure and Reconciliation:
   1. Lead the close and reconciliation processes for projects after the test day.
   2. Identify areas for improvement in project closure procedures and recommend enhancements.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

In addition to the technical skills mentioned in the current description, the ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Proven ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to think critically and recommend process improvements.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex findings to non-technical stakeholders.

Quality Management – looking for ways to improve quality, demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness

Attention to detail – strong attention to detail with a focus on critical thinking and strive for error free programming.

Education and Experience:

Minimum of a four-year Bachelor of Arts/Science degree

Experience with the following programs:

• Microsoft Office 365 products (Word, Excel, Outlook, One Note etc.)
• Power BI
• Rosetta Studio a plus or any other report population program
• Decipher knowledge a plus or any other survey programming software
• XML or HTML
• Python knowledge a plus but not required
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