Sr. Solution Design & Data Insights Analyst

NewCold; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

NewCold in Chicago is seeking a Senior Solution Design & Data Insights Analyst to develop analytical models and data-driven insights that support the solution design process for customers across North America. You will translate data into business cases and clear recommendations in collaboration with Executive and Director level staff.

You are a hands-on analytical thinker who enjoys programming, crunching numbers and explaining technical models to stakeholders without a technical background.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years experience or a Master’s in industrial engineering, data analytics, supply chain analytics, operations research or related field.
• Background in data analytics or solution design with consultative and relationship oriented approach.
• Highly analytical with a love for numbers, data, programming and problem solving.
• Strong SQL experience with large, structured datasets.
• Experience building models, dashboards or automated analyses in Python, Power BI and Excel.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for non-technical audiences.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the solution design process during the business development phase and collaborate with department specialists, Business Development Managers and Site Managers.
• Develop, validate and document analytical models using SQL, Python, Power BI and Excel to support customer business cases.
• Ensure all customer requirements, data, assumptions and team expectations are known, while translating customer needs into the business development process.
• Thoughtfully articulate, present and document proposed customer solutions, including complex technical models in clear nontechnical language.
• Manage data analysis, research, modeling and reporting for potential and existing NewCold customers.
• Use data, programming and research to co‑create commercial proposals for new customers and internal and external stakeholders, including NewCold executive and investor leadership.
• Enhance and maintain business environment intelligence, including customer data, competitor overviews, industry information and macroeconomic information.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Consultative approach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related technical field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SQL

Python

Power BI

Excel

Job description

This position is eligible for a bonus in addition to the base pay range listed above.

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the salary band within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.

NewCold also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a full range of competitive benefit programs, generally including health insurance, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition, we offer employees 4 weeks of accrued Paid Time Off as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, and date of hire.

Position Overview

As a Sr. Solution Design & Data Insights Analyst, you will be responsible for developing analytical models and data driven insights that support NewCold's solution design process for customers in new and existing locations throughout North America. You will work directly with Executive and Director level Business Development staff to translate customer data into models, business cases and clear recommendations. You are a hands‑on analytical thinker who enjoys programming, crunching numbers and explaining technical models to stakeholders without a technical background.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist in the solution design process during the business development phase and collaborate with department specialists, Business Development Managers and Site Managers.
• Develop, validate and document analytical models using SQL, Python, Power BI and Excel to support customer business cases.
• Ensure all customer requirements, data, assumptions and team expectations are known, while translating customer needs into the business development process.
• Thoughtfully articulate, present and document proposed customer solutions, including complex technical models in clear nontechnical language.
• Manage data analysis, research, modeling and reporting for potential and existing NewCold customers.
• Use data, programming and research to co‑create commercial proposals for new customers and internal and external stakeholders, including NewCold executive and investor leadership.
• Enhance and maintain business environment intelligence, including customer data, competitor overviews, industry information and macroeconomic information.

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Requirements

• 2 to 3 years of experience or Master’s Degree in industrial engineering, data analytics, supply chain analytics, operations research or a related field.
• Background in data analytics or solution design with experience taking a consultative and relationship oriented approach.
• Highly analytical with a love for numbers, data, programming and problem solving.
• Strong SQL experience and comfort working with large, structured datasets.
• Experience building models, dashboards or automated analyses in Python, Power BI and Excel.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain technical models, assumptions and conclusions to stakeholders without a technical background.
• Familiar working in a hands‑on and fast paced culture.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, mathematics, or related technical degree
• Master’s Degree in related field preferred