Data Analyst

Company Description

About Syngenta
Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture. 
 

Job Description

About Us
At Syngenta, we are working to build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture that provides leading seeds and crop protection innovations to enhance the prosperity of farmers. We are currently seeking a Data Analyst for our Business Intelligences Team in Downers Grove, IL.  As the Data Analyst, you will provide reporting, insights, decision support, and ad-hoc analyses that support Sales, Marketing, Production and Supply, and other functional areas

You will enhance the prosperity of farmers by:

• Developing reports, dashboards, and ad-hoc analyses for multiple functional areas of the business
• Creating and developing data models that will be utilized in reports and dashboards
• Synthesizing analyses and develop clear and concise communications and presentations to business partners

Accountabilities 

• Develop, create, and implement standard reporting for routine and business reports
• Monitor data accuracy, and integrity of data used in analysis and reporting
• Collaborate with the data engineering team to build a robust and effective database
• Improve standard processes to create efficiencies and a smoother experience for our business customers 
• Deliver data related insights to the functional teams seeking to drive significant impact via data driven decisions 
• Explore and conduct analysis on business improvement opportunities
• Influence and evangelize analytical methodologies to support business partners’ needs
   

Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Math, Finance, or related field
• 1+ years of experience with data analysis and preparation
• Strong SQL knowledge and data manipulation skills
• Experience with visualization software such as Tableau, Qlik, Power BI, etc.
• Experience working with multiple different data sources
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Requirements

• Ability to effectively communicate your analysis and findings with a non-technical audience
• Understanding of the agriculture industry
• Master’s degree in Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Math, Finance, or related field
• Working knowledge of Python/R

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
• Open Vacation Policy with a minimum of 15 days of vacation and up to 30 days with manager approval, 9 Paid Holidays
• Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others
• A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity, and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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