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Blue Yonder Platform Data Analyst
Lineage · Detroit, Michigan, United States · also Novi, Michigan, United States
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In short
The Platform Data Analyst translates transport platform data requirements into technical data models, schemas, and semantic layers for the global data warehouse. They collaborate with product SMEs and architects to define data lineage, business logic, and governance standards.
What they're looking for
MUST-HAVE SKILLS
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Candidates must have 5-8 years of experience in data analysis or engineering with proficiency in SQL, data modeling, and transport platforms like Blue Yonder. A bachelor's degree in a related field is required, along with strong communication skills to bridge business and technical teams.
About the employer
LINEAGE
Transforming business critical communications from creation to distribution.
Welcome to Lineage, a corporation dedicated to providing cutting-edge workflow solutions for businesses across various industries. With our roots in Buffalo, New York, we have expanded to 4 locations and now serve over 15,000 clients with a team of 140 dedicated professionals. In 2023, we evolved into three distinct divisions: Lineage Accelerate, Lineage Optimize, and Lineage Connect.
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Lineage Accelerate: Specializing in hardware and software solutions, Lineage Accelerate helps businesses streamline their mailing, addressing, and document management processes. With a focus on speed, accuracy, and efficiency, our solutions are designed to expedite your communications and ensure they reach the right person at the right time. We provide these services in Buffalo and Rochester, NY, Charlotte and the Triad, NC, greater Kansas City, and Little Rock, AR metropolitan areas. Lineage Optimize: As our specialized printing division in New York, we partner with Konica Minolta, an industry-leading printing equipment manufacturer. Our solutions help businesses increase their printing productivity and reach, while also providing comprehensive document management and mailing solutions. Lineage Connect: Our nationwide outsourcing services and capabilities enable businesses to save time and money by reducing postal expenses and optimizing the production and distribution of outgoing business-critical documents. We offer disaster recovery solutions and local presorting services for the greater Kansas City area, ensuring your data remains secure and compliant.
- INDUSTRY
- Retail Office Equipment
- COMPANY
- Privately Held
- FOUNDED
- 1984
- HEADQUARTERS
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- SIZE
- 51-200
- OFFICES
- 8 on LinkedIn
- OPEN HERE
- 3 roles
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Questions about this role
- Is this Lineage role remote?
- Tagged remote.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 5-10 years.
The posting, in full
This is a REMOTE role. We are unable to sponsor employment authorization, now or in the future, for this role. The Platform Data Analyst is responsible for translating transport platform data requirements into technical data models, schemas, and semantic layers that feed the global data warehouse. Working closely with product SMEs and the Global TMS Data Architect, this mid-to-senior level role bridges business data needs with technical implementation, ensuring data is properly structured, documented, and ready for reporting and analytics.
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This is a REMOTE role.
We are unable to sponsor employment authorization, now or in the future, for this role.
The Platform Data Analyst is responsible for translating transport platform data requirements into technical data models, schemas, and semantic layers that feed the global data warehouse. Working closely with product SMEs and the Global TMS Data Architect, this mid-to-senior level role bridges business data needs with technical implementation, ensuring data is properly structured, documented, and ready for reporting and analytics.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with product SMEs and stakeholders to understand data requirements, business logic, and KPI definitions across transport platforms (starting with Blue Yonder)
- Develop data matrices, entity relationship diagrams (ERDs), and detailed data schemas for transport applications
- Design and document semantic layers that align to business processes and reporting needs
- Define data lineage, transformations, and integration points between platforms and the central data warehouse
- Support the Global TMS Data Architect in implementing and enforcing global data standards and governance
- Prepare comprehensive technical specifications and handoff documentation for the Central Data Asset (CDA) team
- Collaborate with Global Reporting Lead on analytics requirements and self-service reporting enablement
- Identify data quality issues and document data governance policies for assigned platforms
- Maintain and evolve data models as platforms and business processes evolve
Required Skills & Competencies
- SQL and relational database design (3+ years)
- Data modeling tools and ERD creation (Erwin, Lucidchart, or similar)
- ETL and data integration concepts (hands-on experience preferred)
- Understanding of data warehouse architecture and star schema design
- Strong communication skills—ability to translate between business and technical teams
- Requirements gathering and documentation skills
- Proficiency with Blue Yonder TMS or similar transport platforms (highly preferred)
- Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Sigma, or Tableau)
Experience & Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
- 5-8 years in data analysis, data engineering, or business intelligence roles
- Experience with global/multi-region implementations preferred
- Transport, logistics, or supply chain domain knowledge a plus
Nice-to-Haves
- Python or other scripting languages for data processing
- Cloud data warehouse experience (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift)
- Exposure to metadata management tools
- Experience with Blue Yonder ecosystem products
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Why Lineage?
This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.
Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.
Benefits
Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.
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