Data Analyst

Micro Bird USA LLC is seeking a hands-on Data Analyst who is responsible for transforming operational data into actionable business intelligence that supports Procurement, Logistics, Inventory Control, and Manufacturing Operations. The role develops reporting, dashboards, system analytics, and performance metrics while ensuring data integrity across ERP, WMS, and related business systems.

Working closely with cross-functional teams, the Data Analyst identifies opportunities to improve inventory accuracy, warehouse performance, procurement efficiency, production support, and overall operational decision-making. The position also supports ERP implementations, system governance, process standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you will do regularly:

Operational Analytics

• Collect, validate, clean, and analyze operational data from ERP, WMS, and supporting systems.
• Develop dashboards and KPI scorecards for Procurement, Logistics, Inventory Control, and Warehouse Operations.
• Monitor inventory accuracy, warehouse productivity, material flow, shortages, inventory turns, OTIF, and operational performance.
• Analyze trends and identify root causes of operational issues.

Business Intelligence & Reporting:

• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and executive reporting.
• Produce daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports.
• Create automated reporting to reduce manual effort.
• Support management with ad hoc analysis and executive presentations.

Inventory & Warehouse Support:

• Monitor inventory integrity and identify discrepancies.
• Support cycle count analysis and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Analyze warehouse utilization, storage capacity, slotting effectiveness, and material movement.
• Assist with warehouse optimization projects.

• Support supplier performance reporting.
• Maintain Procurement/Logistics scorecards and contract readiness metrics.
• Assist with demand forecasting and inventory planning.
• Analyze shortages and material availability trends.

• Support ERP, WMS, Factory Track, and future system implementations.
• Assist with system testing, validation, and user acceptance testing.
• Validate master data including Items, BOMs, Routings, Warehouses, and Inventory Transactions.
• Identify system control gaps and recommend improvements.

Continuous Improvement:

• Participate in Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Develop metrics that measure process performance.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process simplification.
• Support cross-functional improvement projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Logistics, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience in data analytics within manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, procurement, or supply chain.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with SQL.
• Experience using Power BI or Tableau.
• Experience with ERP systems (Infor preferred).
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) preferred.
• Strong analytical and statistical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma considered an asset.

Working knowledge of:

• Warehouse Operations
• Inventory Management
• Procurement Processes
• Manufacturing Operations
• ERP Systems
• WMS Systems
• KPI Development
• Business Intelligence Reporting
• Data Visualization
• Forecasting Techniques
• Inventory Control
• Continuous Improvement Methodologies

Attitude and Work Ethic:

• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
• Strong customer-service mindset supporting internal stakeholders.
• Proactive and solution oriented.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Promotes teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Maintains confidentiality of operational and business information.

Work Environment:

• Manufacturing and warehouse environment.
• Combination of office and shop floor activities.
• Sitting, standing, and walking throughout the day.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to travel to Canadian facilities as required.

Soft Skills and Mindset:

• Attitude: Demonstrated positive, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset to foster a culture that emphasizes employee participation, engagement, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. 
• Commitment to HS&E: Ability to foster and build a culture of safety, health, and environmental awareness by leading through example and promoting best practices
• Appreciation for Quality: Strong attention to detail and a mindset for quality excellence to ensure product consistency and operational efficiency.
• Adaptability and Resilience: Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments, learn new processes, and remain focused under pressure.
• Collaboration and Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams in Canada and the US, including engineers, operators, and leadership.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Proactive approach to identifying challenges and proposing practical, innovative solutions.
• Continuous Improvement Orientation: Passion for process improvement and building systems that drive efficiency, safety, and quality                           

Benefits:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family available on your first day
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• 401K with substantial company match
• Company paid disability and life insurance