Data Analyst 1

Our client, a leading athletic footwear and apparel manufacturing company, is looking for a Data Analyst 1. This is for an initial duration of 12 months and is located at Beaverton, OR., * Results-oriented and analytical, you thrive in a cross-functional environment, wearing different hats pending the topic or issue at hand. thrives on teamwork and leadership, and the right candidate will bring motivation, engagement, and creativity to the team each day. The candidate needs to have an inclusive mindset and team player mentality while also bringing a detail-oriented approach and thrive in problem solving environments. This individual will need to effectively communicate with global teammates, work cross-culturally, and value differences daily. The ideal candidate will also bring a curious mindset, proactive approach, and a critical focus on strategic sourcing. You will work to highlight trends, opportunities, and clarify insights to help deliver on foundational sourcing goals of capability, sustainability, profitability, and responsiveness.

What You Will Work On:

• As an integral part of the Materials Strategic Sourcing, you’ll support an enterprise project “ Material transformation” to reduce material complexity to drive consumer right innovation and profitability. You’ll work on data analytics, strategy development & execution, and stakeholder relationships. You will illuminate insights based on materials, product, capability, and enterprise financial goals. You’ll learn about the key vendor base to optimize alignment and capabilities. You and your team will focus on delivering the goals for the season at hand and driving toward longer-term priorities.

Who You Will Work With:

• In the MatSC organization, you will interact closely with the rest of your material sourcing and analytics partners on the Footwear. This role supports the important connections between the Material & Product Development, Sourcing, and Partner Management teams as well. This role reports to a Sourcing Lead on the FW Sourcing team.

• Degree not required, but preferred; a degree in engineering, analytics, or business would be helpful
• Python, SQL certifications would be nice to have, not required
• 2+ years’ experience in data analytics (more on the business side, less of a focus on engineering); retail industry experience would be helpful (not marketing analytics)

Top must-have skills include being a problem solver and a team collaborator, as well as having strong Excel and Tableau skills

• Desired soft skills include someone who is a self starter, a good communicator, and someone who is collaborative
• Good business experience (sourcing, procurement, cost analysis) would be ideal for this role
• Main focus for the first bit of this contract would be supporting the material transformation project, data reporting needs, and supporting enterprise initiative
• Will be working closely with about 10 people, * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 0-2 years work experience & Analytical background Strong Excel and math skills
• Strong data visualization skills with Tableau
• Proficiency in SQL and familiarity with Snowflake preferred
• Python / R knowledge preferred
• Alteryx experience preferred Ability to comb through large amounts of data, analyze, draw conclusions, and present a coherent viewpoint
• Project management abilities Ability to deal with ambiguity, creative problem solver & want to get their “hands dirty” Able to think on their feet and articulate problems well
• Strong team player and ability to work with other teams Passion for the Client Inc. Brand Previous experience or coursework focused on procurement, operations, supply chain preferred
• Track-record of demonstrating in entrepreneurial spirit in fast-paced environment