Principal Data Analyst

Ingram Micro; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingram Micro in Chennai is seeking a Principal, Data Analytics to lead advanced analytical and ML initiatives supporting Sales, Vendor Management, Cloud, eCommerce, Finance and Supply Chain. You will break down complex problems, define analytical roadmaps, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and deliver actionable insights and predictive models to drive revenue and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in data science/analytics, strong SQL and Python skills, experience with GCP

Qualifications

• 8+ years of functional experience, including 5+ years in data science or advanced analytics.
• Advanced SQL and experience with GCP (BigQuery/Vertex AI).
• Proficiency in visualization tools (Looker, Qlik, PowerBI, Plotly Dash).
• Strong Python modeling skills (numpy, pandas, scikit-learn) and ability to communicate insights clearly.

Responsibilities

• Break down highly complex business problems into structured analytical approaches and propose actionable solutions.
• Drive solution discovery with stakeholders, clarify requirements, and shape technical roadmaps for high-impact initiatives.
• Independently scope, lead, and deliver analytical workstreams with minimal guidance and high-quality outputs.
• Deliver insights for revenue growth, customer patterns, and operational efficiencies; translate insights into actionable recommendations for stakeholders.
• Build, optimize, and deploy predictive and machine learning models.
• Lead analytics workstreams and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Apply strong financial and analytical judgment to rapidly identify opportunities and act decisively.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Python

GCP (BigQuery, Vertex AI)

Looker

Qlik

PowerBI

Plotly Dash

Data storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field

Master’s preferred

Tools

BigQuery

Vertex AI

Google Looker

Qlik

PowerBI

Plotly Dash

Python libraries (numpy, pandas, scikit-learn)

Job description

About Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology ecosystem. With the ability to reach nearly 90% of the global population, we play a vital role in the worldwide IT sales channel, bringing products and services from technology manufacturers and cloud providers to business-to-business technology experts. Through Ingram Micro Xvantage™, our AI-powered digital platform, we offer what we believe to be the industry’s first business-to-consumer-like experience. We also provide a broad range of technology services, including financing, specialised marketing, and lifecycle management, as well as technical pre- and post-sales professional support. Learn more at www.ingrammicro.com.

Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology ecosystem. With the ability to reach nearly 90% of the global population, we play a vital role in the worldwide IT sales channel, bringing products and services from technology manufacturers and cloud providers to business-to-business technology experts. Through Ingram Micro Xvantage™, our AI-powered digital platform, we offer what we believe to be the industry’s first business-to-consumer-like experience. We also provide a broad range of technology services, including financing, specialised marketing, and lifecycle management, as well as technical pre- and post-sales professional support. Learn more at www.ingrammicro.com.

Position Summary

The Principal, Data Analytics will play a critical role in developing advanced analytical and machine learning solutions that support strategic initiatives across Sales, Vendor Management, Cloud, eCommerce, Finance, and Supply Chain. This role combines hands‑on modeling, deep analytical thinking, and strong business partnership.

Your role

• Break down highly complex, ambiguous business problems into structured analytical approaches, proposing innovative and technically sound solutions.
• Drive solution discovery with stakeholders by clarifying requirements, defining analytical feasibility, and shaping technical roadmaps for high‑impact initiatives.
• Act as a self‑starter who independently scopes, leads, and delivers analytical workstreams with minimal guidance, while ensuring timely, high‑quality outputs.
• Deliver insights for revenue growth, customer patterns, and operational efficiencies and translate complex data insights into actionable recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders, and business leaders
• Build, optimize, and deploy predictive and machine learning models.
• Lead analytics workstreams and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Applies strong financial and analytical judgment to rapidly identify opportunities and act decisively, even when information is incomplete.

What you bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in a quantitative field.
• 8+ years of functional experience, including a minimum of 5+ years of position specific experience in data science or advanced analytics.
• Advanced SQL skills and Experience with GCP (Big Query, VertexAi a plus)
• Proficiency in visualization tools such as Google Looker, Qlik, PowerBI, Plotly Dash
• Strong analytical and modeling skills using Python (for its rich suite of statistical and modeling libraries like numpy, pandas, scikit-learn, etc.).
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence decisions.
• Demonstrates innovative thinking with the ability to challenge entrenched assumptions, navigate ambiguity, and quickly adapt in fast‑changing environments.
• Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills, with the ability to build compelling executive‑ready materials and clearly communicate complex analytical insights to diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in B2B, distribution, or supply‑chain analytics.
• Knowledge of MLOps and model deployment.
• Exposure to GenAI, LLM workflows, or automation solutions.