Business Intelligence Manager

The Business Intelligence Manager leads the team responsible for the strategic planning, application, and execution of business intelligence solutions. This critical role for Midwest Veterinary Supply works closely with the leadership team, stakeholders, and subject matter experts in designing and delivering analytics capabilities along with driving projects, roadmaps, data strategy, and team development. The Business Intelligence Manager is also responsible for delivering the platforms and tools necessary to enable data-driven solutions and data-informed decisions across the company. This role will be hybrid out of our Lakeville, MN Corporate office, with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote. Key Responsibilities: Work closely with the Midwest leadership team with stakeholders from Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, HR, Compliance, and Finance among other business segments to design and deliver analytics capabilities that offer opportunities for improvement while representing business intelligence (BI) solutions. Lead a team of analysts, developers, and partners to design and deliver BI solutions for Midwest. Hire, mentor, and set individual and team goals. Prioritize workloads to align with company objectives, enforce quality standards, and create growth opportunities to retain talent. Define and execute the enterprise BI vision, including scoping, feasibility, and delivery of analytics solutions. Research tools, lead product decisions, and balance risk, dependencies, and ROI. Develop roadmaps to drive timely adoption, align BI strategy with business goals, provide organizational guidance, and address process or system gaps. Lead and manage projects—prioritizing high-impact initiatives, defining scope through kickoffs, aligning stakeholder expectations, and ensuring successful delivery with knowledge transfer. Leverage data insights, manage leadership expectations, incorporate user feedback, and maintain a prioritized backlog. Perform other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: 3-8 direct reports Must be able to perform job responsibilities in a professional manner, consistent with the needs of our internal and external customers and in accordance with all policies, procedures, and manuals. Maintain a good work ethic while taking intentional steps toward the fiscal health of Midwest Veterinary Supply. Qualifications: Education Experience 5-7 years of hands-on experience in a technical field required; experience in Business Intelligence preferred. 2 or more years in leadership of BI or as a lead within a BI team with a proven track record architecting and delivering BI capabilities on a large scale is required. 3 or more years of data modelling or content building for self-service business intelligence, analytics, and data modeling and content building for end user applications including but not limited to Cognos Analytics and Planning Analytics/TM1. Experience with relational databases such as Db2, Oracle, MS SQL Server, or similar is preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Communication & Influence Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences including business partners, executives, IT/BI teams, and external stakeholders. Proficient in reading, writing, and interpreting English, including technical documents such as policies, safety guidelines, and procedural manuals. Technical Expertise Intermediate to advanced proficiency in SQL, including experience with SQL editors and IDEs. Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts and familiarity with ETL tools (e.g., DataStage). Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting. Business Acumen & Transformation Demonstrates strong business and emotional intelligence, with the ability to navigate corporate environments effectively. Proven ability to lead and adapt to change, showing agility, decisiveness, and a results-oriented mindset in transformation initiatives. Organizational & Problem-solving Skills Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain exceptional attention to detail. Self-motivated and able to work independently while effectively solving complex problems. Innovative thinker with a proactive approach to improving processes and outcomes. Committed to continuous learning and professional development, staying current with emerging tools and industry trends. Mental & Physical Demands: The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Mental Effort Attention to detail critical to ensure accuracy and completion of objectives Regular interaction with people; team-player Fast pace of work requires multi-tasking Physical Requirements Vision: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus Frequent use of a telephone – listening and speaking Ability to work at a desk throughout the day Frequent use of hands for writing and computer keyboard Equipment Used Regularly uses multi-line phone system and typical office equipment to include computer keyboard, mouse and terminal, fax, scanner, and copier. Work will be performed indoors in a temperature-controlled climate where moderate heat, cold or humidity may be experienced. Moderate exposure to dust and dirt may also be expected. Work will typically be performed Monday through Friday with at least three days in an office environment. Working more than 40 hours per workweek may be required. On-call reliability is to be expected. Job duties and requirements may be subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of education, experience and skills required to perform the essential functions of this job. The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Midwest Veterinary Supply reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises Salary/Benefits : We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance, a 401k plan, paid holidays, and Paid Time Off (PTO). Our work environment is business casual and we like to have fun with weekly relaxed dress days, monthly breakfasts and birthday celebrations, and regular events like holiday contests, cookouts, and employee appreciation celebrations. About Us : Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc. (MVS) has provided quality service and merchandise to the veterinary profession since 1961. Our products are distributed from eight branches located in key geographic locations within our trade area. We take great pride in getting our orders out the same day as called in and having the product in the customer's hand the next day. MVS carries products and equipment from most major manufacturers. As we continue to grow, our goal will be, as it has always been, to provide the veterinary profession the very best in service along with quality merchandise at fair and competitive prices. Midwest Veterinary Supply believes in providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and will not violate any law prohibiting discrimination for or against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of any characteristic protected under local, state, or federal statute, ordinance, or regulation. 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