Business Intelligence System Administrator

Business Intelligence System Administrator 

Bunge has an exciting opportunity available for a Business Intelligence System Administrator. In this role you will be part of a global team working on challenging, meaningful projects impacting core business activities. Since 1818, Bunge has been connecting farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed, and fuel to the world. Looking to the future, our ambition is to continuously reinvent ourselves, leveraging data to be at the forefront of analytics, technology and talent to accomplish our purpose in a better, faster and simpler way. Bunge is committed to operating and thriving in the digital world – creating world class agile teams where teammates are empowered and encouraged to collaborate and test and learn to succeed.

At Bunge, people don’t just come here to work, they come here to grow – solving challenges that directly impact the world with a diverse team of thinkers and doers. Bunge offers a strong compensation and benefits package, generous paid time off program, flexible work arrangements, and opportunity to progress. Our hybrid work environment provides a balance of in-office and remote work. Most importantly, in all we do we live our values:

• Act as One Team by fostering inclusion, collaboration, and respect

• Drive for Excellence by being agile, innovative and efficient

• Do What's Right by acting safely, ethically, and sustainably

Overview: 

The person in this role demonstrates a high level of professionalism, prioritizing the integrity, availability, and performance of Bunge's Business Intelligence platforms within the Business Technology function, specifically in the Data & Analytics function. Responsibilities include ensuring the smooth operation, maintenance, and optimization of BI systems, actively seeking opportunities to enhance existing processes and contribute to strategic initiatives by leveraging extensive technical knowledge. This role requires an individual contributor who can operate with limited supervision, apply deep technical expertise, and contribute to the development of innovative solutions that align with Bunge’s business strategy and financial goals.

Essential Functions: 

Main Accountabilities

• Take direct responsibility for executing and maintaining core activities related to Business Intelligence system administration, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Lead small to medium-sized projects of moderate complexity, guiding technical tasks and coordinating efforts to achieve important results for the Business Intelligence department.
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements within BI system operations, contributing to enhanced efficiency and effectiveness.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of Business Intelligence platforms and foundational understanding of related IT disciplines to adapt departmental plans and recommend best practices.
• Analyze and resolve a variety of technical challenges, ranging from routine to moderately complex, sometimes requiring innovative solutions where no clear precedent exists.
• Ensure alignment with specific functional policies and broad procedural guidelines, while retaining the autonomy to choose appropriate tactics to meet established goals for BI systems.
• Develop innovative solutions to improve BI results or eliminate operational problems by applying a thorough understanding of Bunge's business context, structure, and strategy.
• Drive continuous improvement through high standards, focused priorities, and a commitment to preparing systems and users for technological changes.

Impact/Dimensions:

• Contributes significantly to process improvements within the Business Intelligence department, directly impacting the efficiency and reliability of data access and reporting across the organization.
• The effective maintenance and optimization of multiple BI systems by this role have a direct influence on the ability of various departments to make data-driven decisions, supporting strategic objectives on a domestic or international scale.
• Adapts and recommends solutions and best practices within the Business Intelligence department, leveraging comprehensive expertise to enhance the organization's analytical capabilities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• System uptime and availability of Business Intelligence platforms.
• Resolution time for reported BI system issues.
• Successful completion rate of assigned BI projects and initiatives.
• Effectiveness of implemented process improvements in BI administration.
• Compliance with security and data governance policies for BI systems.

Major Opportunities and Decisions:

• Analyzing complex system performance issues and developing effective, long-term solutions, particularly for problems without straightforward precedents.
• Evaluating new BI tools or features and recommending their adoption to enhance existing capabilities or address emerging business needs.
• Deciding on the optimal configuration and maintenance strategies for critical BI infrastructure to ensure scalability and reliability.
• Supporting the delivery of solutions for highly complex data integration or reporting challenges, requiring deep technical insight and strategic thinking.

Management/Leadership:

• Manages and oversees Business Intelligence projects and processes, working independently with limited day-to-day supervision.
• Provides informal technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced colleagues or support staff, sharing best practices and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Operates within specific functional policies and broad procedural frameworks, exercising discretion to select the most effective tactics to achieve established goals for BI system administration.

Key Relationships, Stakeholders & Interfaces (External & Internal): 

Works closely with IT infrastructure teams, data architects, data engineers, business analysts, and end-users across various business functions. Collaborates with external vendors for BI software and service providers.

Knowledge and Technical Competencies: 

• Expertise in administering major Business Intelligence platforms (e.g., SAP BusinessObjects, Microsoft Power BI, Salesforce Tableau, Google Looker, Qlik Sense, etc.).
• Strong understanding of database management systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, Snowflake) and data warehousing concepts.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and system management.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, Salesforce) and their BI services.
• Familiarity with data governance, security principles, and access management in a BI context.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for complex technical issues.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders effectively.

Minimum Requirements: 

Education/Experience: 

• Typically a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 10+  years of progressively responsible and relevant functional experience in Business Intelligence system administration or a closely related technical domain, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

•    We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
•    We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
•    We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us!  We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge