Applied AI Analyst

Taylor Corporation is a dynamic, diversified company with big plans for the future ― and your career. We power our employees’ potential and strive to create opportunity and security for every member of the team. If you’re ready for something bigger ― more challenge, more variety, more pathways for professional growth ― we should talk. We’re passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we’re looking for people like you.

Ready to reach your potential? It’s time to look at Taylor.

Your Opportunity: Taylor Corporation is looking for an Applied AI Analyst to join their team in MN! The Applied AI Analyst turns business data into decisions and business problems into working solutions. This role combines data analytics, solution development, and applied AI by analyzing data across sales, marketing, supply chain, and operations, building and deploying AI and automation solutions, and evaluating emerging technologies for adoption. The role moves quickly from idea to prototype to production, applies AI governance and security standards, and helps teams adopt AI tools and measure results.

Work Authorization: To be considered for the Taylor opportunities, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Your Responsibilities:

• Analyze business data to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights supporting strategic initiatives across sales, marketing, supply chain, operations, and other business functions.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and analytical solutions using Power BI, SQL, and Python.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into practical analytics, AI, and automation solutions.
• Develop, test, deploy, and support AI-driven and automated solutions, including agents, document and data extraction workflows, integrations, and human-in-the-loop processes.
• Rapidly prototype MVPs, move viable solutions into production, and iterate based on user feedback and business outcomes.
• Evaluate emerging AI models, agent frameworks, and automation platforms through hands-on proofs of concept and recommend where they should be adopted, further evaluated, or deferred.
• Evaluate solutions for accuracy, reliability, risk, and data quality while applying applicable AI governance, security, and data-handling requirements.
• Work closely with management to prioritize analytics, AI, and automation opportunities based on business value, effort, feasibility, and risk.
• Present findings, recommendations, and solution outcomes to stakeholders and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Train and support users on enterprise AI tools such as Copilot, and track adoption, utilization, and business outcomes.

You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Data Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field; master’s degree in a related technical or quantitative field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, automation, AI/ML, software development, or a related technical role.
• Hands-on experience with SQL, Python, data analysis, and business intelligence tools.
• Working knowledge of generative AI concepts, including large language models, prompting, agents, model limitations, evaluation, and responsible AI considerations.
• Hands-on experience applying AI or automation technologies through professional work, coursework, research, or substantial projects.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business problems into practical analytical, AI, or automation solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills.

We Would Also Prefer:

• Experience building solutions with generative AI, LLM APIs, agents, or AI-enabled workflows.
• Experience with Power Platform, Copilot Studio, Microsoft Foundry, or comparable AI and automation platforms.
• Experience with APIs, system integrations, workflow automation, and structured data such as JSON or XML.
• Experience taking analytics, automation, or AI solutions from prototype through production.

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $60,000 - $75,000. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The range listed is just one component of Taylor Corporation’s total compensation and benefits package for employees.

About Taylor Corporation

One of the largest print and communications firms in North America, Taylor’s family of companies provides a diverse set of products, services and technologies that address the toughest business challenges. We work diligently each day to create printed and digital marketing communication solutions that help power many of the world’s most recognizable brands.

With more than 50 years of category expertise and 10,000 employees spanning dozens of U.S. states and multiple countries, Taylor serves businesses and distributors both large and small. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including a choice of several health plans, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay.

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.