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Power BI Developer

Where

Crewe

Type

Contract

Salary

Annual

  • Power BI
  • Manufacturing
  • ERP
Power BI Developer - SQL Server - ERP - Manufacturing (Ideally Food) - hybrid - outside IR35. Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Power BI developer to design and develop comprehensive reporting solutions for our clients SQL Server-based food industry ERP system. This role requires someone who can translate manufacturing and finance data into actionable business intelligence. Required Qualifications Technical Skills
  • Power BI: 3+ years of hands-on experience with Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service
  • SQL Server: Strong T-SQL skills with experience querying complex relational databases
  • DAX: Proficiency in writing advanced DAX formulas for time intelligence, filtering, and aggregations
  • Data Modelling: Experience with star schema design and data warehouse concepts
  • ERP Systems: Previous experience working with ERP data structures, particularly food industry systems (eg, Sage, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar)
Key Responsibilities Report Development
  • Design and build interactive Power BI dashboards and reports connected to a SQL Server ERP database
  • Create data models optimized for industry metrics including inventory, production, quality control, and finance.
  • Develop custom DAX measures and calculated columns.
  • Implement row-level security to ensure appropriate data access across departments
Data Integration
  • Write efficient SQL Server queries and stored procedures to extract and transform data from the ERP system
  • Optimize data refresh schedules to balance performance with Real Time reporting needs
  • Create and maintain dataflows for commonly used datasets
  • Document data lineage and transformation logic
Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Conduct requirements gathering sessions with department heads (operations, quality assurance, procurement, sales)
  • Translate business requirements into technical specifications
  • Provide training and documentation for end users
Industry Knowledge
  • Understanding of manufacturing workflows (procurement, production, packaging, distribution, finance)
  • Familiarity with manufacturing industry compliance requirements (lot tracking, expiration dates, quality metrics)
Soft Skills
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Attention to detail, particularly regarding data accuracy
  • Ability to work independently and manage project timelines
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of Power Query (M language) for advanced data transformation
  • Familiarity with Power BI deployment pipelines and version control

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