Data Analyst
Introduction
You'll work alongside experienced engineers, analysts, and operations experts to help optimize and transform IBM's global supply chain. This role offers exposure to cutting-edge tools and platforms, with a strong emphasis on learning, collaboration, and innovation.
Your role and responsibilities
Your Role and Responsibilities
IBM is looking for a curious and driven New Professional Data Analyst to join our team supporting Supply Chain Manufacturing and Fulfillment Operations. This is an exciting opportunity for early-career professionals to grow their skills in data analytics, software development, and emerging technologies while contributing to real-world business outcomes.
You'll work alongside experienced engineers, analysts, and operations experts to help optimize and transform IBM's global supply chain. This role offers exposure to cutting-edge tools and platforms, with a strong emphasis on learning, collaboration, and innovation.
Your Impact
• Support data-driven decision-making by analyzing operational data and generating insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes and systems.
• Assist in building dashboards and reports using tools like Cognos BI and SPSS Modeler.
• Learn and contribute to front-end development using React and modern web technologies.
• Explore and support the integration of APIs (e.g., Slack, Box) to enhance workflow automation.
• Participate in projects involving Generative AI, Agentic AI, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Gain exposure to containerized environments, virtual machines, and cloud-based infrastructure.
• Help ensure data and systems meet ITSS compliance standards.
What You'll Learn
• How to work with databases such as DB2, PostgreSQL, and SQL.
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• Backend development fundamentals using Node.js, Java, and PHP.
• Best practices in data governance, compliance, and secure system design.
• How advanced analytics and AI are transforming supply chain operations.
• The principles and technologies behind Industry 4.0, including IoT, automation, and smart manufacturing.
Required education
High School Diploma/GED
Preferred education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for data and technology.
- Basic understanding of programming languages such as Node.js, Java, or PHP.
- Familiarity with databases like DB2, PostgreSQL, or SQL.
- Exposure to front-end development concepts, especially using React.
- Interest in business intelligence tools such as Cognos BI and SPSS Modeler.
- Willingness to learn about container development, virtual machines, and cloud infrastructure.
- Curiosity about emerging technologies including Generative AI, Agentic AI, and Industry 4.0.
- Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Eagerness to grow professionally through mentorship and hands-on experience.
Preferred technical and professional experience
A recent graduate or early-career professional with a degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Passionate about data, technology, and solving real-world problems. Eager to learn and grow in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Familiar with or interested in programming, databases, and analytics tools. A strong communicator and team player.
ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT
IBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate - they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world's most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future. Join us to help build our leading-edge technology portfolio designed for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing.
YOUR LIFE @ IBM
In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.
Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.
Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.
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ABOUT IBM
IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.
Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.
At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.
IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS
IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:
- Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
- Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
- Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
- Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.
IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
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