For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations.

Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine.

We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees—continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.

Position Summary and Responsibilities:

Responsible for driving data-driven decision-making and providing actionable insights through the effective use of Microsoft and SAP Analytics technologies.  Will play a pivotal role in the implementation of and migration to a predominantly Microsoft-based reporting and analytics platform in conjunction with our SAP S/4 implementation.

• Lead and manage the reporting and analytics function, overseeing a team of data engineers, data scientists, and reporting and analytics developers. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand reporting requirements and design analytics solutions that align with business goals.
• Lead the design and implementation of processes to extract, transform and load data from disparate sources into a form that is consumable by analytics processes.
• Design and implement data models and relationships to enable efficient and meaningful data visualization.
• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards and reports ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Develop and implement controls and standards to ensure quality standards, organizational expectations, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement data governance and quality standards to ensure consistency and reliability of reporting outputs.
• Prepare and present reports, insights, and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
• Stay updated on the latest industry trends and advancements in reporting and analytics technologies.
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance the organization's analytics capabilities.
• Manage professional learning and growth for self and the reporting and analytics team.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Business Analytics, Information Systems) or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience as a Reporting and Analytics Manager, preferably in a data-intensive environment.
• Strong proficiency in Power BI and DAX.
• Extensive knowledge of Azure Analytics services, such as Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory, and Azure SQL Database.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4, including data extraction and integration.
• Solid understanding of data warehousing, data modeling, and data governance principles.
• Proficiency in SQL, with the ability to write complex queries to extract, manipulate, and analyze data.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities, with a track record of successfully leading and mentoring a team.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.

We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positively impact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.

Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor