Consultant, Data Specialist

Jobtailor; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a data analytics consultant to support supply chain projects. You will structure analyses, build models, and deliver client-ready insights.

You will develop tools and dashboards, communicate findings to senior staff, and manage analytical workstreams across fast-paced client engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, operations, economics, mathematics, statistics, data analytics, computer science, or a related quantitative discipline with a strong academic record.
• 2+ years of professional experience performing analytics within supply chain, inventory, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, or a closely related operations environment.
• Demonstrated experience using data to solve inventory, procurement, or other supply chain business problems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience working with large and imperfect datasets, data modeling, and data visualization.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel required.
• Expertise in Python, R, SQL, or other statistical tools preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex analysis clearly and professionally.
• High attention to detail and ability to produce client-ready work.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed for client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Structure and execute analyses that support project objectives
• Build data models and conduct quantitative analyses to evaluate inventory, procurement, cost, service, and operational performance
• Clean, structure, validate, and reconcile large datasets from multiple client sources
• Analyze datasets to identify trends, root causes, performance gaps, and improvement recommendations for clients
• Develop repeatable analytical tools and models for scenario analysis and client decision-making
• Develop data visualizations, dashboards, and other analytical outputs
• Translate complex analysis into clear insights, implications, and recommended actions
• Present findings to clients and senior consulting staff
• Manage assigned analytical workstreams, including analysis planning, progress tracking, quality control, and timely completion of deliverables
• Collaborate with project teams in a fast-paced consulting environment
• Typically work on one or two project teams simultaneously
• Participate in client-facing opportunities

Skills

Data Analysis

Excel Proficiency

Python

SQL

R

Data Visualization

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field

Tools

Python

SQL

R

Job description

• Structure and execute analyses that support project objectives
• Build data models and conduct quantitative analyses to evaluate inventory, procurement, cost, service, and operational performance
• Clean, structure, validate, and reconcile large datasets from multiple client sources
• Analyze datasets to identify trends, root causes, performance gaps, and improvement recommendations for clients
• Develop repeatable analytical tools and models for scenario analysis and client decision-making
• Develop data visualizations, dashboards, and other analytical outputs
• Translate complex analysis into clear insights, implications, and recommended actions
• Present findings to clients and senior consulting staff
• Manage assigned analytical workstreams, including analysis planning, progress tracking, quality control, and timely completion of deliverables
• Collaborate with project teams in a fast-paced consulting environment
• Typically work on one or two project teams simultaneously
• Participate in client-facing opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, operations, economics, mathematics, statistics, data analytics, computer science, or a related quantitative discipline with a strong academic record
• 2+ years of professional experience performing analytics within supply chain, inventory, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, or a closely related operations environment
• Demonstrated experience using data to solve inventory, procurement, or other supply chain business problems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience working with large and imperfect datasets, data modeling, and data visualization
• Advanced proficiency in Excel required
• Expertise in Python, R, SQL, or other statistical tools preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex analysis clearly and professionally
• High attention to detail and ability to produce client-ready work
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills
• Willingness to travel as needed for client engagements

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in data analysis, modeling, and visualization to support supply chain and operational performance improvements. Proficient in translating complex data insights into actionable recommendations for clients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Data Analysis
• Data Visualization
• Excel Proficiency
• Python Programming
• SQL Expertise

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Data Modeling
• Quantitative Analysis
• Statistical Tools
• Data Cleaning
• Trend Analysis
• Performance Gap Identification
• Analytical Tool Development
• Scenario Analysis
• Client Decision-Making Support
• Large Dataset Management

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Organizational Skills

Industry Keywords

• Supply Chain
• Inventory Management
• Procurement
• Logistics
• Operations
• Manufacturing
• Data Analytics
• Client Engagement
• Consulting Environment
• Project Management