Location Strategy Specialist - Portfolio Planning (Multiple Positions)

TikTok Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

TikTok Inc. is hiring a Location Strategy Analyst for the San Jose, CA area.

You will develop analytical techniques, mathematical models and optimization methods to support leadership's location strategy decisions, and you will collect and examine internal data to identify process issues and extract insights to optimize the footprint and meet business goals. You will also apply insights to standardize operations, improve efficiency and quality, and communicate detailed project plans to

Qualifications

• Must have a Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or a related field, and 1 year of related work experience; OR a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or a related field, and 3 years of related work experience.
• 1 year of experience in data analysis and mathematical modeling, including interpreting data into graphs, charts and statistics
• 1 year of experience leveraging and categorizing multiple datasets using MySQL and Excel to deliver strategic insights
• 1 year of experience conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis, including benchmark analysis and industry research
• 1 year of experience delivering business presentations with Pivot Tables in Excel and PowerPoint to influence product strategies; and

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply analytical techniques, mathematical modeling and optimizing methods to make data-supported recommendations that assist leadership's location strategy decision-making.
• Collect, organize and examine internal data to identify business process issues, and extract insights to optimize location footprint and achieve business objectives.
• Apply data insights to facilitate operations standardization, supporting improved efficiency, consistency, and quality.
• Devise and communicate detailed project plans to cross-functional teams to improve information synthesis and ensure end-to-end implementation of a cohesive business strategy.
• Prepare written reports of data findings and present proposed action plans to management.

Skills

Data analysis

Mathematical modeling

Cross-functional teamwork

Presentation skills

Education

Master's degree in CS/Engineering/OR/Math/Statistics/Actuarial Science

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/OR/Math/Statistics/Actuarial Science with 3 years of experience

Tools

MySQL

Excel

Pivot Tables

Job description

Responsibilities

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.

TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect - and our global, diverse teams make that possible.

Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company.

Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come.

By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users.

When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless.

Join us.

About the Team

Our team plays a crucial role in ensuring the company's success. We seek people who are willing to learn and put in the effort to solve problems. Our challenges are not your regular day-to-day problems - you'll be part of a team that's developing new solutions to new challenges. It's working fast, at scale, and we're making a difference. We are looking for talents to join us on this exciting journey!

Responsibilities

Develop and apply analytical techniques, mathematical modeling and optimizing methods to make data-supported recommendations that assist leadership's location strategy decision-making.

Collect, organize and examine internal data to identify business process issues, and extract insights to optimize location footprint and achieve business objectives.

Apply data insights to facilitate operations standardization, supporting improved efficiency, consistency, and quality.

Devise and communicate detailed project plans to various internal cross-functional teams to improve information synthesis and ensure the smooth, end-to-end implementation of a cohesive business strategy.

Prepare written reports of data findings and present proposed action plans to management.

Qualifications

Must have a Master's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or a related field, and 1 year of related work experience; OR a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or a related field, and 3 years of related work experience.

Of the required experience, must have 1 year of experience in each of the following:

• Conducting data analysis and mathematical modeling, including interpreting data into graphs, charts and statistics;
• Leveraging and categorizing multiple datasets using MySQL and Excel to deliver strategic business insights;
• Conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis, including benchmark analysis, and industry research;
• Delivering business presentations with business applications, including Pivot Tables in Excel and PowerPoint, to influence product strategies; and
• Working with cross-functional teams on projects, including gathering requirements from and communicating project goals, objectives, and outcomes to cross-functional stakeholders.

Employer: TT Commerce & Global Services LLC

Type: Full time, 40 hours/week

Location: San Jose, CA

Salary Range: $107453 - $116000 per year

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request

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Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $107453 - $116000 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

• Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
• Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
• Exercising sound judgment.