Data Reporting Analyst - Dynamics 365 & Power Platform

Description

At JDH and each of our subsidiaries, we know that agriculture is about more than moving commodities—it’s about connecting people and building relationships that matter. Founded in 1886, we’ve been proudly family-owned for five generations, and our roots in the industry run deep. From our mills and storage facilities to our corporate offices, our jobs provide a safe and supportive place to grow and reach your potential. 

Our experienced commodity traders manage grains, co-products, manufactured animal feed and animal feed ingredients. We work closely with a wide variety of origin markets to move commodities to destinations with demand. Using our extensive transportation network—including rail, truck and barge—we connect supply and demand across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Asia. 

But we don’t just trade commodities, we deliver reliability, value and the promise of doing what’s right. Whether it’s ensuring quality standards or finding innovative solutions, we’re here to challenge the status quo and keep the industry evolving. 

With a wide variety of career opportunities, you can find your fit, whether it’s working at one of our feed mills, managing logistics, trucking items to their destination or balancing the books at one of our office locations. 

At JDH, we value hard work and the drive to seek out what’s next. Together, with our team of dedicated professionals, we believe we’re building a better future for agriculture. 

Summary: (Position is onsite in Omaha, KC, or MN)

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Reporting Analyst – Power Platform to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and manage data reporting solutions using Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform tools, including Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate. This role involves optimizing data visualization, supporting data integration efforts, and maintaining detailed documentation. The Data Reporting Analyst will adhere to ITSM best practices and stay current with emerging technologies to drive innovation. Engaging with stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery and alignment with strategic objectives is also essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Data Reporting: Design, implement, and manage data reporting solutions using Dataverse, Dynamics 365, Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate. This includes developing interactive dashboards and reports that provide actionable insights to business stakeholders, ensuring data accuracy and consistency across all reporting solutions.

· Data Integration: Integrating data from various sources into Power Platform solutions and optimizing data flows to ensure efficient data processing and reporting. The analyst will support data integration efforts to enhance data availability and accessibility, ensuring seamless data operations.

· Data Visualization: Create visually appealing and user-friendly data visualizations to communicate complex data insights effectively. Apply best practices in data visualization to enhance the clarity and impact of reports and continuously improve and update visualizations based on user feedback and evolving business needs.

· Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for data reporting solutions, including design specifications, diagrams, and technical guidelines. They will ensure all data reporting changes and configurations are accurately documented and updated in real-time, and develop user manuals and training materials for data reporting tools and processes.

· Innovation: Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends is crucial for this role. Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to enhance data reporting capabilities, lead pilot projects and proof-of-concept initiatives to test and implement innovative data reporting solutions.

· Stakeholder Engagement:  Work closely with business leaders, IT teams, and external partners to ensure successful project delivery and alignment with strategic objectives. Communicate complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner and facilitate collaboration between IT and business teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of data reporting solutions.

· Safety: Drive a culture of safety, accountability, opportunistic curiosity and contributes to creating an environment where people want to work.

· Other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in data analysis or reporting, with a strong focus on Power Platform tools.
• Proficiency in Dynamics 365 F&O, Dataverse, Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, SQL, and data visualization best practices. Strong understanding of data integration and data management principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and innovative approach to addressing challenges.

Physical Demands 

· Frequent sitting, use of computer, communication via telephone

· Job may require occasional travel within the United States.