About the Company
Founded in 1929, Heinen’s is a premier grocery store chain noted for its quality products and outstanding customer service. Heinen’s has now welcomed the fourth generation into the company, which operates 23 stores (19 in Cleveland, Ohio and 4 in Chicago, Illinois), two distribution warehouses, one food production plant, and a corporate office (located in Warrensville Heights, Ohio). Culturally, we place an emphasis on quality of life for every associate within the organization. We offer this through a competitive compensation package, professional development and leadership opportunities, paid time off, and balanced work schedules.
Benefits & Programs
- Benefits Eligible (Medical, Dental, Vision).
- Closed on 7 major holidays (6 paid).
- 401K w/employer match.
- Semi-annual bonus program.
- 20% associate discount on Heinen’s products (excludes alcohol).
- Professional Development Opportunities.
About the Role
As Heinen’s undergoes a transformation in its data infrastructure, we seek a Data Visualization Specialist to drive change in how data is presented and utilized across our business. The Data Visualization Specialist will work closely with stakeholders to develop visually compelling data visualizations and reports that empower informed decision-making and enhanced competitiveness in product management, supply chain, cost analysis, and labor optimization. Moreover, this role will have the pivotal responsibility of mentoring users and fellow analysts in how to leverage Power BI effectively. This role will be part of a team responsible for reshaping the future of grocery retail through data-driven insights and strategic visualization.
Responsibilities
- Works closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements and understand data needs.
- Develops visually appealing and insightful Power BI dashboards to support business objectives and decision-making processes.
- Creates modern tools and processes to enhance and streamline existing Excel-based workflows.
- Creates and maintain documentation related to data sources, data models, and Power BI solutions.
- Optimizes performance and efficiency of Power BI reports and queries through data modeling and optimization techniques.
- Works with Data Architect to ensure appropriate data is available to support BI needs.
- Acts as a change agent, facilitating the transition from legacy processes to Power BI dashboards by coaching and training business users on effective utilization of the platform.
- Gathers feedback from stakeholders and end-users to continuously improve dashboard effectiveness and usability, implementing necessary changes to optimize user experience and drive business value.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and data-driven decision-making, leveraging Power BI capabilities.
- Stays up to date on industry best practices and emerging trends in data visualization and business intelligence, recommending opportunities for improvement and innovation.
- Provides technical leadership and mentorship to fellow analysts, sharing best practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
Core Competencies
- Customer Insight – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Business Insight – Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.
- Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.
- Interpersonal Savvy – Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
- Values Differences – Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
- Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
- Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
- Communicates Effectively – Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field of study is preferred.
Required Skills
- Demonstrated expertise in developing business intelligence solutions using Microsoft Power BI dashboards, paginated reports, or SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
- Familiarity with other business intelligence tools and data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau) is a plus.
- Strong understanding of DAX and semantic model design.
- Proficiency in Excel to comprehend and navigate existing tools effectively.
- Experience working with relational databases (e.g., SQL, Snowflake) and the ability to write basic SQL queries for data extraction and manipulation.
- Thorough knowledge of design concepts related to chart forms, typography, and the use of color to create visually appealing and accurate representations of data that facilitate meaningful analysis.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to understand complex datasets, identify trends, and derive actionable insights.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and conduct training sessions.
- Experience in driving organizational change and adoption of new technologies, with a history of successfully coaching and influencing stakeholders to embrace new processes.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Heinen’s, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
