Title:  Manager PBI Reporting Operations

About Chain IQ

Chain IQ is an Independent Global Indirect Procurement company providing strategic, tactical, and operational procurement services. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland Chain IQ operates from 6 main centers and 14 offices worldwide.

Our team of experts work to transform procurement within an organization utilizing our market knowledge and insights supported by innovative technology to drive procurement efficiencies. 

We apply the latest risk, sustainability, and social responsibility practices to strengthen procurement resilience. Chain IQ’s approach to ESG supports ethical operations, business standards and bio-diversity whilst minimizing environmental impact.

Analyzing data and using the output smartly is one of the key success factors for our company. The Business Intelligence practice is currently looking to hire a Reporting and Analytics Team Leader. This person will lead a team that is a central support function within the BI practice, working closely with the Business Analysts and Data Science teams, internal business partners and clients, to perform raw data analysis, interpretation, visualization and presentation, turning data into critical information and knowledge that can be used to make sound business decisions.

Your main responsibilities:

• Leads and organizes the BI Operations team and supports workstream projects in the implementation and use of new BI software tools and systems
• Accountable for BI Operations team performance and service delivery, including:
• ‘on demand’ and project-based analytical support
• scheduled reporting
• data governance
• data analysis and data interpretation
• data visualization and presentation
• continuous improvement / automation / optimization through change management initiatives

• Provides input to business requirements for the design of client solutions
• Participates in workstream planning process including inception, technical design, development, testing and delivery of BI solutions 
• Work closely with Data Applications team to ensure that reporting, analytics and master data management requirements and functionality are incorporated in technology roadmaps
• Ensures functional KPIs, SLAs, OLAs and other performance objectives are met
• Provides guidance, training, and assistance to the core BI functions, as well as internal and external clients

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s or Master degree / ideally in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Management or specialized training/certification
• Typically requires 10 + years of experience / qualifications in any analytical discipline, preferably in data analysis, interpretation and visualization
• Advanced user in Microsoft Office suite
• Power BI and/or Power Query knowledge is a must
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to details
• Knowledge of the Procurement / Procurement BPO industry and multiple business functional areas
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence a wide range of different stakeholders and peers with sound, clear arguments
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and with high flexibility

Excellent English written and verbal communication skills, German would be a plus

We proudly offer a first-class benefits package to all employees, so come and join Chain IQ and become part of an innovative, inspiring, and high-performing team of entrepreneurs, who are globally connected and locally anchored.

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