Business Intelligence Developer

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $4B in revenue, and employ approximately 12,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.

What We Offer:

• A hybrid in office schedule for qualifying employees
• Flexible time off policy
• 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
• Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
• Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Power BI Developer to join our team in Duncan, SC. This position is ideal for candidates who have foundational knowledge of data visualization and reporting and are eager to grow their skills in business intelligence. Working directly with the company’s operational team, the Power BI Developer will support the design, development, and maintenance of dashboards, reports, and data models that enable data-driven decision-making across the organization. The position will be a critical part of AFL’s Operational Excellence strategy, providing hands-on development and implementation of dashboards to monitor core manufacturing processes, and providing essential manufacturing intelligence for problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTING OUTCOMES

• Assist in creating and maintaining interactive Power BI dashboards and reports based on business requirements.
• Identify, validate and integrate data from ERP, MES, manufacturing, quality, and other operational systems.
• Perform data cleaning, transformation, and modeling using Power Query and DAX.
• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather reporting requirements.
• Assist in optimizing report performance, data models, and refresh processes.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability of reporting data.
• Provide support in monitoring data refresh schedules and troubleshooting data issues.
• Document report specifications, processes, and data sources for future reference.
• Stay up to date with Power BI best practices and basic data visualization techniques.
• Data analysis for support in continuous improvement activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 0–2 years of experience working with Power BI or similar business intelligence/reporting tools.
• Basic understanding of relational databases, SQL, and data modeling concepts.
• Familiarity with Power Query (M language) and introductory-level DAX expressions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders.

Skills and Abilities

• Exposure to Excel, Tableau, or other BI tools.
• Basic understanding of ETL processes.
• Basic knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.
• Familiarity with version control process and tools (e.g., Git).

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