Data Enablement Specialist I - GROWMARK, Inc. - Bloomington, IL

SALARY RANGE: $69,100.00 - $95,050.00

GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400,000 customers across North America, providing agronomy, energy, facility engineering and construction, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing and risk management services. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by its member cooperatives. GROWMARK also owns and operates SEEDWAY, the largest full-line seed company in the United States. More information is available at growmark.com.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced Business Objects (Webi) expert as a member of our Data Enablement team. The ideal candidate will ensure seamless operations, provide expert support to business users, and work closely with IT and analytics teams to drive data-driven decision-making across the organization. In this role, you will be responsible for business user support, maintaining user/group access, monitoring logs and metrics, managing data access controls, and ensuring optimal performance of Webi reports and resources. You will also develop and train on best practices for report creation, dashboard creation, data curation, troubleshooting, and support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaboration & Support

Work with business users to understand reporting needs and provide tailored reporting solutions.

Provide training and technical support to end users, helping them to maximize Business Objects (Webi) capabilities.

Administration & Maintenance

Monitor and maintain Business Objects (Webi) environments.

Monitor server performance, manage resource allocation, and troubleshoot issues to ensure high availability.

User & Data Management

Manage user accounts, permissions, and data security settings.

Oversee the publishing, organization, and maintenance of reports.

Ensure that data sources are properly connected, refreshed, and secured.

Performance Optimization

Analyze and optimize report performance and query efficiency.

Monitor Business Objects (Webi) resources, ensuring timely and efficient execution.

Implement best practices for data visualization and reporting.

Documentation & Best Practices

Develop and maintain technical documentation, including configuration guides and standard operating procedures.

Establish and enforce best practices for Business Objects (Webi) usage and governance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field. Proven experience supporting business users with analytics requirements.

Proven experience administrating Business Objects (Webi) environments, or a similar role managing BI tools. In-depth knowledge of Business Objects (Webi). Strong understanding of data warehousing, data modeling, and SQL. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues. Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Extensive experience with Business Objects (Webi)

Experience with SAP Central Management Console

Experience with data modeling in Eclipse IDE or HANA Studio

Experience with SAP S/4 HANA

At GROWMARK, we are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees through a fully funded pension, a cornerstone benefit that ensures security for the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a variety of supplemental plans like accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection. To promote a healthy work-life balance, employees enjoy generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and parental leave, giving you time to recharge and focus on what matters most. Additionally, our 401(k) plan with company matching helps you plan for retirement, while our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supports your overall well-being. Whether you're starting your career, balancing family life, or planning for retirement, our company is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that meets your needs at every stage. Benefits eligibility may vary depending on the position.

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.  In addition to base pay, certain roles may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and commissions.