Business Intelligence Intern

Job Description

Business Intelligence Intern | ArcBest

The Tone:
This is a temporary, hourly internship at ArcBest, a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that plays a crucial role in the global supply chain. ArcBest offers a comprehensive suite of transportation and logistics solutions, including ground, air, and ocean services, along with managed logistics strategies to enhance operational efficiencies and reduce costs. The ArcBest Technologies team delivers custom-built solutions, leading-edge technology, and advanced analytics to support customers and optimize supply chains. As an intern, you will be instrumental in developing BI solutions and translating complex data into actionable insights that directly influence business decisions and strategic initiatives across all areas of the company.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary
• Location: In-person
• Mission: To develop and deploy robust business intelligence solutions, translating complex data into actionable insights to drive business performance.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft 365 (Excel, SharePoint, Teams), SQL, Power BI, Visual Studio (preferred), relational databases, multidimensional databases, data warehousing processes, various business intelligence platforms.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Analyze Requirements: Analyze user requirements, design functional specifications for BI solutions, and document user requirements for data, dashboards, and reports.
• Develop BI Solutions: Design, develop, deploy, and document enterprise business intelligence solutions using common data architecture principles and data optimization approaches.
• Optimize Performance: Rigorously test, troubleshoot, evaluate, and improve the performance of all developed business intelligence artifacts to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Support Analytics: Collaborate effectively with business analysts across the enterprise, sharing best practices in analytics strategies and techniques.
• Participate in Projects: Actively participate in special projects, contributing to cross-functional initiatives and gaining exposure to diverse business challenges.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a degree in Analytics or a related field such as Data Science, Business Administration with an Analytics concentration, or Computer Science with a focus on data.
• Experience: Prior coursework or experience demonstrating proficiency in data modeling, requirements analysis, business analysis, and data storytelling and visualization is preferred.
• Skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, SharePoint, Teams), proficiency in SQL for data querying, and experience with Power BI for dashboard and report development.
• Bonus: Knowledge of relational and multidimensional database designs, understanding of data warehousing processes, familiarity with various business intelligence platforms, and knowledge of software development technologies (Visual Studio preferred).