Senior Data Analyst

Job Title: Senior Data Analyst

Reports to: Corporate Information Technology Director

Location: On-site at our office in Idaho Falls, ID; Antigo, WI; or Wausau, WI. Preference will be given to candidates located within commuting distance of our Idaho Falls, Wausau, or Antigo, Wisconsin offices due to the collaborative nature of the role.

Job Summary

The Senior Data Analyst is responsible for delivering reliable, accurate, and scalable reporting solutions across Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, CE, Lasernet, and Power BI. The role serves as the organization’s senior technical resource for enterprise resource planning (ERP) based reporting, supporting Volm Companies financial, equipment, and other operational teams by translating complex business requirements into well designed data models, reports, and analytical outputs. The position utilizes deep domain knowledge, technical execution, and coordination across reporting efforts rather than exploratory data science or statistical research.

Essential Duties

• Serve as the senior technical expert for Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations reporting data, including understanding ERP data structures, entities, and reporting implications.
• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI semantic models that provide standardized, reusable datasets for Finance and operational reporting.
• Develop and maintain critical Power BI reports and dashboards, ensuring accuracy, performance, usability, and alignment with business requirements.
• Design, maintain, and support Lasernet reports, particularly where operational, regulatory, or document generation needs require it.
• Translate business reporting requirements into technical implementations, partnering closely with Finance and operational stakeholders.
• Implement clearly defined business rules and metrics using SQL, Power Query, and DAX, ensuring logic is transparent and traceable.
• Provide technical leadership across reporting efforts, helping coordinate work, identify dependencies, and reduce duplication or inconsistent designs.
• Support reporting for newly implemented or evolving D365 modules.
• Perform technical validation and troubleshooting of reports, identifying data issues related to sourcing, timing, transformations, or model behavior.
• Develop and maintain reporting documentation, including semantic model details, key metrics, assumptions, and report dependencies.
• Mentor and support other reporting team members, sharing best practices for Power BI, Lasernet, and ERP reporting.
• Coordinate with IT leadership on reporting priorities and sequencing, providing input on effort, complexity, and delivery timing.
• Utilize Microsoft Fabric and related tools as appropriate to improve reporting consistency, performance, and scalability.
• Help reduce operational risk by promoting standardized designs and shared knowledge, minimizing reliance on single person expertise.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to establish priorities, lead projects, and proceed with objectives without direct supervision. 
• Ability to work effectively with people across different teams, departments, and physical locations. 
• Ability to break down complex problems into smaller, manageable parts. 
• Ability to present information and recommendations in verbal, written, and presentation forms in a clear and concise manner.
• Capacity to think critically, troubleshoot, and problem solve.
• Ability to note and address small errors or inconsistencies in products or processes.
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional demeanor in all interactions.
• Willingness to be open to new ideas and pivot when necessary.

Education and Experience

• Knowledge of information enterprise reporting, business intelligence, and data analytics normally acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, statistics, or related field; and/or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5years of hands-on experience in enterprise reporting or data analytics.
• Demonstrated experience with Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and CE data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Fabric, Power BI including semantic models, data analysis expressions (DAX), row-level security, and performance tuning.
• Strong SQL skills including queries, vies, and performance optimization.
• Proven experience with Lasernetreport development and maintenance.
• Experience supporting Finance and Operational reporting in a manufacturing, distribution, or logistics environment preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move around for extended periods of time.
• Capability to lift and carry objects of various weights up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Proficiency in using hands, fingers, and arms for tasks such as typing and writing, grasping, pinching, and manipulating small objects.
• Sufficient visual acuity to read documents and recognize details at close and distant ranges.
• Ability to hear and understand verbal communication.
• Flexibility to bend, stoop, and reach low or high objects occasionally.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying heavy objects occasionally.
• Adaptability to work in varying environmental conditions, such as temperature extremes, noise, dust, or fumes, depending on the nature of the job.
• Willingness to adhere to safety protocols and wear protective gear, including helmets, goggles, gloves, and safety shoes, as required by the job.

Company Culture & Values

• A Commitment to Our Purpose (COMMITTED PEOPLE) – Our mission is to serve and build up our customers, suppliers, communities, and each other, guided by the principles of our Lord Jesus Christ.  The commitment to serving and building up is easily seen in those employees that exemplify this value.
• Without Our Customers We Are Nothing (CUSTOMER FIRST) – We realize that we are blessed to serve our customers and without them, our company does not exist.  They rely on us for their success and that is a responsibility we cannot take lightly.  Our focus must be on serving them with as seamless communication and access to products as possible.
• Kind, Humble and Positive (HUMBLE) – These positive traits do not mean being a doormat to others.  But when a person is kind, humble and positiveit comes through in their genuine caring for those around them.
• A Desire For “Expert” (EXPERTS) – Our people want to be seen as the experts in their specific roles.  From how we convert a bag efficiently and with highest quality, to knowledge of the product portfolio, to desiring to know more about tax or human resource policy – the desire for “expert” drives us in each of our roles.
• Intentional Growth –Developing of Self and Others (PERSONAL GROWTH)– Times, tools, and customer expectations change.  Our team members are interested in developing themselves and those around them.   We know that a stronger team is one that makes our customers and our fellow employees happier.
• Strong Work Ethic (HARD WORKERS) – The commitment to serve those around us is honorable and we respond to this by putting our strongest effort into that purpose.
• High Expectations of Self and Others (HIGH EXPECTATIONS) – We expect ourselves, and those around us, to put in our best effort.  When others struggle, we help them align towards perfection.  When we struggle, we are open and humble to hear it and course-correct accordingly.
• If It Isn’t Safe, We Don’t Do It (SAFETY) – All people deserve to return home to their loved ones safely and work in an environment where they can best execute their tasks safely.  When choosing between safety and profit, safety and efficiency, safety and feelings, safety, and “x” –we choose safety.

Travel Requirements 

This position requires occasional overnight travel and occasional travel within the workday.

Driver Qualification

The ability to drive a company owned/leased vehicle or personal vehicle on behalf of the company is required/may be required. Inclusion in the company’s driver qualification program is required to drive a company owned/leased vehicle or personal vehicle. 

Becoming a qualified driver includes:

• Agree to the company driving policies that apply to company owned/leased vehicle or personal vehicle as applicable.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver license and be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Maintain an acceptable driving record, as evidenced by completion of a baseline motor vehicle record check and ongoing monitoring.
• When driving a personal vehicle on behalf of the company, must provide a copy of the declaration page from personal auto insurance that shows the policy dates and minimum coverage amounts ($300,000 bodily injury per accident/$100,000 property damage per accident or if driving less than 5 hours/200 miles a year $50,000 bodily injury per accident/$10,000 property damage per accident or the state minimum, whichever is more). This requirement is initially and then annually thereafter.

This job description is intended as a general outline of the primary responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities that may be required. The employer reserves the right to modify, add, or remove any responsibilities, duties, or activities as deemed necessary with or without notice. 

Volm Companies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and other protected characteristics. If you require reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, please inform us and we will work with you to address your needs.

Benefits

As a family-owned and operated company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. We offer a strong foundation of benefits, including access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, an HSA employer contribution, and a 401k with profit sharing to secure your future. To support your overall well-being and family life, we offer additional benefits beyond the core package, such as paid vacation, wellness stipends, childcare reimbursement assistance, and much more. We are committed to continuously enhancing our benefits to meet the evolving needs of our team.