Data Analyst

GCI's Data Analyst will analyze supplier spend & invoice data to create detailed baselines to support sourcing projects. Compile multiple bids and create deal summary documents to support supplier negotiations. Update deal summary documents throughout the negotiation lifecycle to support sourcing managers. Implement data refinement processes to improve input/output quality of supplier spend from ERP system and credit cards. Establish data structure to facilitate the production of procurement reporting (Savings reports; Project Reports; KPI Dashboards, etc.). Establish platform and data structure for procurement SharePoint sites.

• Provide analytical and problem-solving support to support cost reduction initiatives, improvement initiatives and sourcing data stewardship.
• Prepare data requests for suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Create RFQ, RFP, and RFI documents.
• Create deal summaries to prepare for negotiations.
• Create story-board presentations to present data in a logical manner to solve business problems.
• Implement processes and controls for maximizing procurement data quality.
• Monitor data input quality and coordinate corrective action plans for addressing data integrity issues.
• Manage the spend analytics tool for GCI (compilation of spend data, normalized vendor and spend categories).
• Support data requests from category and sourcing managers.

• Demonstrated commitment to GCI’s Basic Principles, Mission Statement, Declaration of Principles and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by promoting and maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all employees and contractors, and in interactions with customers, vendors, and the public.
• ACCOUNTABILITY- Takes ownership for actions, decisions, and results; openly accepts feedback and demonstrates a willingness to improve.
• BASIC PRINCIPLES - Interacts with people in a way that builds mutual trust, confidence, and respect; adheres to GCI’s Code of Conduct for Employees – the Basic Principles.
• COLLABORATION - Works effectively with others to accomplish common goals and objectives; maintains positive relationships even under difficult circumstances.
  • Ability to support and meet the business strategy, communicate, and interact with other business units within the company.
  • Effective at building relationships with peers & leaders; strong influencing skills and credibility based on data modeling.
  • Fosters and builds effective relationships with stakeholders and is able to create an environment for learning & growth.
• COMMUNICATION- Conveys thoughts and expresses ideas appropriately and professionally.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication required. Must be able to articulate information in presentation format in front of internal and external customers to all levels of audience, technical or non-technical.
• COMPLIANCE - Follows internal controls; protects confidential information; abides by GCI’s Code of Business Conduct & Ethics.
• CUSTOMER FOCUS - Demonstrates commitment to service excellence; gives high priority to customer satisfaction.
  • Ensures that the customer’s needs are addressed in an effective manner.
• RELIABILITY - Consistently follows through on assigned tasks as expected; demonstrates timely attendance at meetings, training, and other work obligations.
  • Supports sourcing projects within agreed timeframes.
• RESULTS - Uses a combination of job knowledge, initiative, sound decision making, innovation, adaptability, and problem solving.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex challenging problems and situations leading to optimal solutions. Ability to assimilate opportunities for savings by effectively analyzing data.
  • Able to use judgment and escalate where necessary to extract maximum value from data and commercial models.
  • Knowledgeable of telecom supply market capabilities, pricing, competition, commercial & financial models, to include Microsoft Excel advanced functions; Expert in collecting and analyzing multiple data sources; Expert in advanced data modeling tools; Expert in creating Microsoft PowerPoint presentations for story boarding.
  • Able to assimilate understanding of supply market and business to identify and exploit opportunities for optimization and savings.
• SAFETY & SECURITY - Supports a safe work environment by following all workplace safety rules and guidelines; complies with applicable Security policies and procedures.
• Proficient computer skills and MS Office knowledge (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) to complete job duties effectively.

Level Definition

Position Title: Data Analyst 

Grade: E04

Additional Job Requirements:

This is an entry level position within the discipline; supply chain; data analyst; works under close supervision on basic projects and refers more complex issue to higher teams; requires working knowledge of subject matter, supply chain, data analysis/management.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required: *A combination of relevant work experience and/or education sufficient to perform the duties of the job may substitute to meet the total years required on a year-for-year basis

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Data Analytics, or relevant field. *
• Minimum working knowledge within a supply chain/procurement business data type environment or relevant type experience. *

Preferred: 

• Telecommunications experience.  
• Relevant telecom industry or job specific certifications. 

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS: 

• This position may require access to reliable transportation for occasional travel between retail store locations, offices, worksites, or other locations as needed.

• Work is primarily sedentary, requiring daily routine computer usage.
• Ability to work shifts as assigned, work in standard office/home office setting, and operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to accurately communicate information and ideas to others effectively.
• Physical agility and effort sufficient to perform job duties safely and effectively.
• Ability to make valid judgments and decisions. 
• Available to work additional time on weekends, holidays, before or after normal work hours when necessary. 
• Must work well in a team environment and be able to work with a diverse group of people and customers.
• Virtual workers must comply with remote work policies and agreements.