Data Analyst of Inventory Technical Operations

StackAdapt; Canada; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Data Analyst to join their Inventory Technical Operations team. This role is crucial for supporting data analysis, optimizing inventory platform features, and ensuring operational excellence in programmatic advertising. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge in programmatic buying and oRTB, along with outstanding troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. The company prides itself on a remote-first culture, offering a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to personal development. Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to making a significant impact in the advertising industry.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

RRSP/401K matching

3 weeks vacation + personal care days

Access to mental health care platform

Work-from-home reimbursements

Optional WeWork membership

Robust training and onboarding program

Support for personal development initiatives

Access to programmatic courses and certifications

Awesome parental leave policy

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in a technical client-facing role with strong analytical skills.
• Proven academic track record in finance, economics, or statistics.

Responsibilities

• Support inventory technical operations for data analysis and optimization.
• Create technical documentation and develop workflows for inventory KPIs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with inventory partners.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Technical writing

Programmatic buying

oRTB

Header bidding

Ad servers

Rich media

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field

Master’s degree in a quantitative field

Job description

StackAdapt is a self-serve advertising platform that specializes in multi-channel solutions including native, display, video, connected TV, audio, in-game ads and digital out-of-home ads. We empower thousands of digitally-focused companies to deliver outcomes and exceptional campaign performance every day. StackAdapt was founded with a vision to be more than an advertising platform; it’s a hub of innovation, imagination, and creativity.

StackAdapt’s Inventory team focuses on developing and leading strategic growth initiatives across our suite of programmatic advertising products within key inventory channels. The Data Analyst of Inventory Technical Operations is a role that operates among the various inventory team functions to drive projects and initiatives. This is a role that requires operational excellence and project management expertise. A successful candidate will have in-depth technical knowledge on programmatic buying, oRTB, and digital ad serving.

StackAdapt is a Remote First company; we are open to candidates located anywhere in North America for this position.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Support inventory technical operations for data analysis, optimization, and automation.
• Support projects to improve inventory platform features and capabilities.
• Create technical documentation for procedures and best practices.
• Develop workflows and monitoring systems to quickly respond to incidents that relate to key inventory KPIs.
• Support technical initiatives with inventory partners (such as oRTB adoption, pod bidding, tag certification, etc).
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with inventory partners or projects.
• Ad-hoc campaign troubleshooting, media planning, and investigations as required.

What You'll Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in a quantitative field, with a proven academic track record (e.g., finance, economics, statistics, math, etc.).
• Outstanding troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Strong technical knowledge and writing skills, comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders, internally and externally.
• Experience with oRTB, programmatic buying, header bidding, ad servers, rich media.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a technical client-facing role; business development or strategic partner management experience.

StackAdapt's Enjoy:

• Highly competitive salary.
• RRSP/401K matching.
• 3 weeks vacation + 3 personal care days + 1 Culture & Belief day + birthdays off.
• Access to a comprehensive mental health care platform.
• Full benefits from day one of employment.
• Work-from-home reimbursements.
• Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office.
• Robust training and onboarding program.
• Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, etc).
• Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning.
• An awesome parental leave policy.
• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture.
• Our social and team events!

StackAdapt is a diverse and inclusive team of collaborative, hardworking individuals trying to make a dent in the universe. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love, follow in faith, disability (or superpower) status, ethnicity, or the gender you identify with (if you’re comfortable, let us know your pronouns), you are welcome at StackAdapt. If you have any requests or requirements to support you throughout any part of the interview process, please let our Talent team know.

About StackAdapt:

We've been recognized for our diverse and supportive workplace, high performing campaigns, award-winning customer service, and innovation. We've been awarded:

Ad Age Best Places to Work 2024

G2 Top Software and Top Marketing and Advertising Product for 2024

Campaign’s Best Places to Work 2023 for the UK

2024 Best Workplaces for Women andin Canada by Great Place to Work

#1 DSP on G2 and leader in a number of categories including Cross-Channel Advertising

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