We are looking for a Data Analytics Team Lead to join the team at our valued client a logistics and transportation company based in Ireland.
Our client is a dynamic and innovative organisation dedicated to leveraging the power of data to drive informed decisionmaking. As they continue to grow and through continual development they are now seeking a talented and experienced Data Analytics Team Leader to lead their highperforming team. This is a broad role with diverse responsibility leading a team of Data Analytics Experts to develop the functions of the department whilst playing a key role in the larger organisation.
Type of job: Permanent
Working hours: Fulltime
Location: Onsite
Industry: Logistics and transportation
Key responsibilities:
- Supervise a team of people in the organisation and delivery of their daily tasks.
- Manage a shift system to monitor all Regional and Country Hub requirements ensuring shifts are resourced appropriately and considering all global and local work environments.
- Participate in the recruitment of new team members and support the development of a team of people with a passion for excellence and pride in delivering an exceptional service.
- Design and implement a training and induction process to support new and experienced team members in upskilling and continuous knowledge development.
- Embrace and promote the use of the learning platform encouraging team members to take every opportunity to support their own development.
- Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations supporting team members to develop and grow through the provision of regular feedback and identifying areas for development.
- DWH management and development including data modelling (definition and documentation of data structures) in cooperation with internal and external specialists.
- Close collaboration with the business teams to understand business challenges and find solutions through data analytics.
- Quantitative adhoc analyses using visual analytics development of algorithms and machine learning as appropriate.
- Data visualisation including creation of dashboards (mainly using Tableau Software) in the context of Logistics Services both financial and nonfinancial.
- Evaluation and monitoring of quality and plausibility of data.
- Facilitation the discussion and requirements among stakeholders and documenting requirements to provide datadriven recommendations.
- Running analysis projects and assessing processes based on data analytics.
- Gathering intelligence from team about needs and future growth.
Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant team that values operational excellence and innovation and be a key player in its transformational success.
Requirements
- All candidates must be based in Ireland.
- Bachelor in Business Economics Computer Science Mathematics Physics (or other sciences) matched with relevant professional experience.
- At least 3 years experience in a similar role.
- Alternatively strong experience in freight forwarding with a strong data analytics affinity.
- Experience in data analytics covering a significant portion but not necessarily all of the above tasks.
- Curious to understand data to build the bridge between IT knowhow and business understanding.
- Strong ability to abstract and think analytically.
- Programming experience familiarity with SQL and some data management and analysis software (Excel relational databases data visualisation Python R MATLAB SAS SPSS)
- Knowhow in Lean Management Continues Improvement Six Sigma green belt or comparable methodologies are beneficial.
- Experience with analytics reporting platforms such as Power Bi Qlikview or Tableau and knowledge of technical data sourcing and quality principles would be an advantage.
- Team spirit ability to work under high pressure.
- Experience working in multicultural globally dispersed teams and working in a matrix organisation with fluent spoken and written knowledge of English one additional language French Spanish German Chinese are an advantage.
- Driver Licence beneficial and relevant work permit/passport to allow for European and international travel.
- Key Competencies Identified for this role Does this sound like you
- SelfManagement Acts independently and on own initiative. Is reliable diligent determined and has a strong sense of responsibility.
- Enthusiasm Selfmotivated & Energetic in role.
- Teamwork must be comfortable working and contributing as part of a team.
- Knowledge a thirst for knowledge development and continuous learning and an ability to impart and share knowledge in a manner appropriate to the receiver.
If you can answer the following questions confidently you should consider applying:
- SelfManagement: How do you typically recover from setbacks and maintain a positive attitude in challenging situations
- Willingness to Change: Can you provide an example of a time when you not only embraced change but responded to it with agility and a positive mindset
- Enthusiasm: In what ways have you demonstrated an enthusiastic and persistent approach to problemsolving especially when going the extra mile for your colleagues
- Courage: Share an experience where you actively stepped outside your comfort zone in pursuit of personal or career development. What did you learn from that experience
- Teamwork: How do you appreciate and leverage the differences between people and diverse thinking to enhance collaboration and find effective solutions within a team
All candidates must be based in Ireland. Bachelor in Business Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics (or other sciences) matched with relevant professional experience. At least 3 years experience in a similar role. Alternatively strong experience in freight forwarding with a strong data analytics affinity. Experience in data analytics, covering a significant portion, but not necessarily all, of the above tasks. Curious to understand data to build the bridge between IT know-how and business understanding. Strong ability to abstract and think analytically. Programming experience, familiarity with SQL and some data management and analysis software (Excel, relational databases, data visualisation, Python, R, MATLAB, SAS, SPSS) Know-how in Lean Management, Continues Improvement, Six Sigma green belt or comparable methodologies are beneficial. Experience with analytics reporting platforms such as Power Bi, Qlikview or Tableau and knowledge of technical data sourcing and quality principles would be an advantage. Team spirit, ability to work under high pressure. Experience working in multi-cultural, globally dispersed teams and working in a matrix organisation with fluent spoken and written knowledge of English, one additional language -French, Spanish, German, Chinese are an advantage. Driver Licence beneficial and relevant work permit/passport to allow for European and international travel. Key Competencies Identified for this role Does this sound like you? Self-Management - Acts independently and on own initiative. Is reliable, diligent, determined and has a strong sense of responsibility. Enthusiasm Self-motivated & Energetic in role. Teamwork - must be comfortable working and contributing as part of a team. Knowledge a thirst for knowledge development and continuous learning and an ability to impart and share knowledge in a manner appropriate to the receiver. If you can answer the following questions confidently, you should consider applying: Self-Management: How do you typically recover from setbacks and maintain a positive attitude in challenging situations? Willingness to Change: Can you provide an example of a time when you not only embraced change but responded to it with agility and a positive mindset? Enthusiasm: In what ways have you demonstrated an enthusiastic and persistent approach to problem-solving, especially when going the extra mile for your colleagues? Courage: Share an experience where you actively stepped outside your comfort zone in pursuit of personal or career development. What did you learn from that experience? Teamwork: How do you appreciate and leverage the differences between people and diverse thinking to enhance collaboration and find effective solutions within a team?