Programmer/Analyst 1005

  Bacou-Dalloz, world leader in Personal Protective Equipment
  (www.bacou-dalloz.com), conveniently located in Smithfield (Providence),
  RI, is currently looking for professional, reliable candidates for an
  opening in the MIS Department for a Programmer/Analyst. Consider joining
  our terrific organization today:
  **NO AGENCY/SEARCH FIRMS, PLEASE**
  General Summary:
  This position is responsible for data analysis and reporting using the
  Cognos PowerPlay suite, Oracle 9i, SGL Server, JD Edwards (DB2/400) and
  related tools. The candidate will support internal business users with
  ad-hoc queries and regular reporting. This team member will have
  responsibility for information delivery and business applications
  development focusing on Decision Support Systems (DSS) applications and
  sales reporting utilizing Cognos technologies that enable management and
  business users to make informed decisions to drive growth and
  profitability. The candidate should understand both the technical side
  (hardware and software) and business needs of the company, and must be
  able to transfer the business needs into a functional design that supports
  those needs. The candidate must be able to design and deliver a system
  within the framework of the Data Warehouse supporting the business
  requirements.
  Primary Responsibilities:

    + Design and create automated reports and reporting tools for use by
      internal customers
    + Document methodologies, requirements, data definitions, project plans,
      etc.
    + Create, deliver, and optimize periodic scheduled reports for internal
      business users
    + Perform ad-hoc and exploratory data mining and reporting
    + Convert existing reports from SQL queries, Manugistics and JD Edwards
      into automated Cognos reports
    + Statistical analysis and data interpretation

  Required Qualifications:

    + Hands-on experience with multi-dimensional business intelligence
      software and OLAP tools
    + Functional understanding of SQL and relational database design
    + Strong communication, listening, analytical and problem-solving skills
    + Experience in Marketing, Accounting and general business
    + Strong quantitative and analytical skills
    + Business intelligence reporting utilizing Impromptu/PowerPlay and IWR
    + Enhance/build client cubes, Impromptu catalogs and BI reports from
      existing or new systems
    + Ability to understand business needs and effectively communicate with
      business managers
    + Ability to multi-task multiple projects and work independently and
      assume additional responsibilities
    + Project a positive attitude, handle issues in a professional manner
    + Excellent inter-personal skills and a team player
    + Some travel may be required

  Desired Qualifications:

    + Experience with Cognos using SQL Server, Oracle 9i and DB2/400
      environments.
    + Familiarity with J.D. Edwards, Manugistics and Red Prairie highly
      desirable
    + Sys admin functions for PowerPlay/Impromptu servers, including
      installation, configuration and support.
    + Experience with Win servers and AS/400
    + Data warehouse design, administration and maintenance skills highly
      desirable
    + Provides off-hour support as required.

  Competencies:

    + 3+ years of Impromptu & PowerPlay experience - candidate with COGNOS
      Tool Set expertise preferred
    + 3+ years of experience constructing and implementing data warehouse
      and decision support solutions
    + Experience with data extraction and data cleansing methodologies
    + MS Excel, MS Visual Basic, and SQL database query capability
    + Experience with PL/SQL, scripting capabilities and other Oracle
      experience

  Education/Experience:
  Bachelor*s degree or equivalent, preferably including courses in computer
  science, business administration, mathematics, statistics or accounting).
  Competitive salary based on experience, with comprehensive benefits.

  ***PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR RELOCATION
  ASSISTANCE***