Data Analyst

Company info:
gearUP's mission is to outfit youth sports teams with customized gear – on time for game time We have simplified the hassle of outfitting youth sports teams with customized gear from the best brands. Our webstores are always open and product ships direct to athletes on time. GearUP has been one of the fastest growing companies in the Pacific Northwest since 2018, and we have so much opportunity ahead of us.Now is a great time to join our team

Position Summary:
We're looking for a Data Analyst who can play a pivotal role in supporting the implementation of a robust financial analytics and data reporting function within the company. In this role, you'll work cross functionally with leaders in finance, IT, sales, marketing, merchandising and operations to collect, analyze, and present data that supports decision-making across the organization. This role will leverage best practices in data reporting, visualization, and analytics to connect the dots, spot trends, and deliver actionable insights while elevating the company's use of data in decision making.

Responsibilities include:

• Partner with departments across the organization (finance, IT, sales, marketing, merchandising and operations) to gather, analyze, interpret and report on data
• Support department leadership reporting and data analytics requirements; participate in cross functional department staff meetings or leadership meetings as needed
• Translate financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights that support department leaders, senior executives and operational teams
• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and other reporting tools that provide consistent, repeatable, and timely insights to cross-functional internal and external stakeholders
• Develop repeatable processes for ongoing reporting and analysis across multiple departments.
• Leverage visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar) to create intuitive, data-driven reporting and analytics
• Partner with Tech teams to improve existing data reporting tools and data quality
• Drive automation and efficiency in data preparation and reporting workflow
• Serve as primary dashboard developer, report builder, and Power BI power user for the organization

Top candidates for this position will:

• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth business environment
• Demonstrate hands-on experience with key data analytics approaches and competencies, including but not limited to in-depth experience with Power BI, Tableau and similar tools
• Have a strong ability to design, build, and optimize dashboards and reports for various audiences
• Analyze large, complex datasets and present findings in a way that is actionable and easy to understand
• Champion a proactive mindset with the ability to create repeatable processes and scalable reporting
• Be comfortable with change, ambiguity and uncertainty
• Demonstrate a focused sense of urgency and a bias for action
• Enjoy collaborating across business functions to solve problems and continuously improve business processes and operational efficiency

Required Skills, Qualifications & Education:

• 3-5 years of progressive data analyst experience and proven success in a high-growth company; Retail, E-Commerce and/or Direct to Consumer background a plus
• Hands-on experience with Power BI or Tableau joining relational tables together
• Strong SQL skills and experience working with structured datasets
• Experience with data visualization, reporting, and analytics best practices
• Ability to translate complex data into clear insights for cross functional audiences
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Technologically savvy with the ability to quickly learn new systems and tools
• Detail-oriented with strong standards for accuracy and completeness
• Self-starter seeking continuous improvement
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Specific experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 a plus
• BA or BS in Computer Science, Math, Engineering, Finance, or related quantitative field

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Viewing computer monitors for extended periods of time
• Talking, listening, and typing for extended periods of time
• Operating a computer mouse & keyboard (wrist and finger movements) for extended periods of time.

Benefits:

Gear Up Sports provides the following employee benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) –
  2+ weeks/year
• Paid Holidays –
  New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas
• Healthcare Benefits –
  Effective the first of the month following the date of hire:
• Health/Vision insurance through Regence BlueCross BlueShield
• Dental insurance through Regence
• Life, Disability & Accident Insurance through MetLife –
  effective 1st of the month following date of hire:
• Group Term Life insurance – company paid
• Long Term Disability insurance – company paid
• Voluntary additional life insurance for self & dependents
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending