Analyst, Equipment Control

Location

Naperville, IL This position will follow a hybrid work-from-home/office model with at least three days in the office weekly

Role Summary

This role is a key member of the Equipment Control (EQC) team, supporting ONE's strategic growth. The Equipment Analyst fully understands daily EQC operations and applies that operational knowledge to manage assigned areas while proactively identifying automation opportunities. By leveraging these opportunities, the analyst creates improved tools and streamlined processes to enhance overall team efficiency. The role supports the design, implementation, and maintenance of operational tools, reports, and workflows for regional teams and the broader EQC organization.

In addition to core EQC functions—managing Looker reporting and acting as a liaison with the Data COE and ICT—this position bridges operational expertise with advanced technical analytics. The role leverages analytical competencies to lead EQC in adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions, prompt engineering standards, and automation tools to streamline daily functions and optimize cost efficiency. The analyst collaborates with other analysts to review digital solutions across teams, eliminating silos and creating enterprise-level tools for North America EQC.

Additional Responsibilities

EQC Operations & Data Analytics Management

• Manage and maintain the fleet to support export demand and empty loadback operations.

• Apply advanced data modeling and visualization techniques to structure complex operational datasets into self-service BI dashboards using Looker, LookML, and the ONE Data Model to support regional and global Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Evaluate operational metrics to identify trend anomalies, cost-reduction opportunities, and equipment balance and operational  inefficiencies.

• Oversee inventory spreadsheets and report structures to maintain high data integrity.

AI Adoption & Workflow Automation

• Champion department-wide adoption of AI tools and automation.

• Develop structured AI notebooks and automated inquiry solutions to process unstructured operational documents and aggregate large datasets, accelerating strategic operational planning.

Process Optimization & Cross-Group Collaboration

• Translate complex EQC business needs into technical reporting requirements using structured requirements-gathering methods.

Provide ongoing training, upskilling, and support to end users across the organization on newly developed Looker dashboards, Google Workspace integrations, and AI productivity tools.

Core Required Skills and Competencies

Data Analytics & BI Skills

• Critical Thinking & Analysis: Ability to solve complex logistics problems, including cost savings optimization, aging reduction, and cost variance analysis.

• Data Governance & Integrity: Strong grasp of metadata management, data accuracy standards, and spreadsheet modeling (Google Sheets and MS Excel advanced formulas/pivots).

• Requirements Gathering: Skill in translating departmental operational pain points into technical documentation and digital solutions.

AI Engineering & Technology

• AI Tool Proficiency: Operational fluency with Gemini AI tools, custom Gems, and NotebookLM for data synthesis and workflow streamlining.

• Prompt Engineering: Practical mastery of prompt engineering principles to optimize model outputs.

• Workflow Automation & Governance: Familiarity with workflow automation and registering internal AI tools per company governance guidelines.

Soft Skills & Leadership

• Communication & Presentation: Ability to effectively present data-driven recommendations and strategic reports to key stakeholders.

• Adaptability & Initiative: Self-starter mindset with strong multitasking, prioritization, and organizational skills.

• Mentorship & Collaboration: Passion for teaching and guiding peers in adopting new digital workflows and analytical tools.

Function Specific Skills

• Proven capability to analyze operational data, troubleshoot process bottlenecks, and execute root-cause problem solving.

• Strong knowledge of EQC operational systems, including high proficiency in OPUS and Looker platforms.

Required Minimum Years Experience

1+ year of relevant functional and  industry experience

Required Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred