Data Analyst I

Shape What's Next at Select Custom Solutions

At Select Custom Solutions, we don't just make ingredients—we create possibilities. From La Crosse, WI, our team brings innovation and expertise to contract manufacturing, branded dairy and non-dairy ingredients, custom blends, and ingredient distribution. With modern facilities and cutting-edge capabilities, we help some of the world's most trusted brands deliver products that make a difference in people's lives.

With a strong focus on growth, innovation, and excellence, Select Custom Solutions offers opportunities to be part of meaningful work that impacts industries worldwide. Whether you're working hands-on in manufacturing or supporting operations, your contributions help drive the future of food and nutrition.

We're proud to be partnered with Select Milk Producers, one of the nation's most progressive dairy cooperatives. With over 110 family-owned dairies and multiple processing plants and joint ventures nationwide, our partnership connects us to a powerful network driving the future of food and nutrition.

Join us—and help shape what's next.

What Select offers you:

Comprehensive benefits package focusing on your physical, financial and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings (health, dental, vision, etc.):

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays Off
• Uniform Program
• Shoe Allowance
• Onsite gym
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Leadership Development
• Opportunities to support our local communities
• Chance to apply best practices in sustainability and environmental initiatives
• Commitment to producing high quality nutritious products and providing nourishment around the world

What this role is all about:

We are looking for a Data Analyst I in La Crosse, WI.

Location: Hybrid/Remote

Accepting Applicants Residing in WI, MN, and IA, preference given to those local to La Crosse, WI.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, regular business hours

The Data Analyst I supports the organization's business intelligence and analytics initiatives by assisting in the design, development, and maintenance of data solutions. Working with tools such as SQL, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and Jet Analytics, this role helps ensure data accuracy, consistency, and accessibility. The Data Analyst I enables data-driven decision-making across the business by transforming data into meaningful insights and supporting the company's overall data strategy.

Job Duties:

• Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining business intelligence (BI) models, dashboards, and reports that communicate key business metrics.
• Develop and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, and data connections for data extraction, transformation, and reporting.
• Support the creation and optimization of data pipelines and integrations using Jet Analytics, Microsoft Fabric, and related tools.
• Perform data validation and quality assurance checks to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• Partner with business users to identify data needs and create solutions that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Analyze data from multiple sources to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for business improvement.
• Document BI models, data sources, workflows, and analytical processes.
• Monitor performance of reports, queries, and data systems; recommend and implement optimizations as needed.
• Support company initiatives focused on improving data governance, standardization, and compliance.
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to ensure secure and reliable data management practices.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with emerging analytics tools, technologies, and best practices.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Safety Protocol.
• Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
• Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications:

Education Required:

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, or another relevant field.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Experience Required:

• 0–2 years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or a related technical field (internships or academic projects acceptable).
• Familiarity with SQL and relational database concepts.
• Familiarity with DAX and Power Query
• Exposure to data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI.
• Understanding of data modeling and ETL concepts.
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric or Jet Analytics preferred but not required.
• Experience with Python, R, or other scripting languages is a plus.

Where you'll be working:

Our La Crosse, WI, plant is home to approximately 330 employees. This facility supplies the food, beverage, and nutritional industries with innovative functional ingredients and superior quality contract manufacturing services.

La Crosse, WI, is nestled between the Mississippi River and the rolling river bluffs. This town is home to a plethora of colleges, high-quality health care, community events, and cultural opportunities. If you want to enjoy outdoor activities there are many opportunities, such as hiking, cycling, skiing, and boating. The town hosts multiple events annually and is famously known for their Oktoberfest celebration as well as offering a minor league baseball team. Visit the La Crosse Chamber site for more information on local events.

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