Business Support Analyst

About Poet

At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty-five years, our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in sustainable products in the world.

CULTURE IS KING AT POET

We’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren’t just slogans on our walls. It’s the way we do things at POET. We provide an environment for team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance. It’s the best way to optimize health, wellness, and productivity in a sustainable way. We work hard. We play hard. We have frequent team events, volunteer efforts, and we know how to celebrate wins!

Job Summary & Responsibilities

The Business Analytics Team acts as the primary IT contact for POET companies and is a key liaison between internal stakeholders and the Information Technology team, helping to bridge business needs with technical solutions. As a Business Support Analyst, you will drive process improvement initiatives across all business units by defining criteria for effective business solutions, evaluating and selecting appropriate technologies, and overseeing the development and testing of these solutions. This role plays a crucial part in driving operational efficiency, ensuring effective use of resources, and reducing duplicated efforts across departments. Your work on our team directly supports better decision-making and collaboration across all business units.

This is an on-site role located in Wichita, Kansas.

• Communicate effectively with business leaders and subject matter experts to translate commercial and logistical objectives into clear, actionable IT deliverables, and provide consultations on process enhancements that will support organizational goals.
• Help the business implement strategic technological solutions in alignment with POET’s Information Technology team.
• Develop enhancements and tools with business customers that fulfill project goals and improve teams’ awareness of available technological resources.
• Foster cross functional team collaboration by identifying overlapping tasks/efforts and enabling seamless data sharing.
• Since we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skill may be put to a lot of other uses!
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• 1+ year experience in related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, Computer Science, or Mathematics is required.
• You bring experience with or eagerness to learn Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic, Power Query, SQL, and Azure DevOps. You’re capable of and interested in learning new programs.
• Committed to pursuing excellence, meeting deadlines and have strong analytical and quantitative skill set.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills as well as the ability to embrace change.
• You communicate effectively in writing and in person.
• Comfortable with minimal supervision and minimal structure to your day.
  
  

A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• High level of personal integrity
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• A sense of urgency that drives results
• Interpersonal skills – ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to embrace and promote change
• Innovative mindset
• Ability to think objectively
• Self-awareness in the face of uncertainty
• Ability to work in a team environment
  
  

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

At POET, we encourage internal development and growth by allowing team members to carve their own path to success. Leaders support team members with the necessary resources to develop their skills, achieve goals, and create the most value. We believe in developing our team members to their highest potential and recognizing contributions that add value to the organization. Each new team member’s position and compensation are carefully determined by considering their unique qualifications and skillset.

Benefits

For eligible team members

• Comprehensive benefits package: Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution
• Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonuses and Bi-Annual Incentive Bonuses
• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays – 40 hours available on day ONE!
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations
  
  

Other Perks

For eligible team members

• A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually
• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
• Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements
• Discounted home and auto insurance
  
  

POET is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). POET complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding hiring and employment. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.