Vice President of Data and Analytics

Total Quality Logistics; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider is seeking a Vice President of Data & Analytics based in Cincinnati, OH. This role will lead strategies for enterprise data capabilities, drive analytics reporting, and manage AI/ML model development. Candidates should have at least 12 years in data leadership, with a proven track record in the logistics industry. A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's is preferred. Relocation assistance is provided, as necessary.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of data and analytics leadership experience, including 5+ years at an executive level.
• Proven experience in scaling data programs in high-volume industries.
• Exceptional communicator with cross-functional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the enterprise data strategy aligned with 3PL priorities.
• Oversee the modernization of cloud-based data architecture.
• Lead enterprise reporting and business intelligence strategy.
• Guide the development of AI/ML models for various use cases.
• Oversee data governance programs and ensure compliance.
• Build and manage a high-performing data team.

Skills

Leadership

Data Governance

Cloud Data Platforms

Communication

Data Strategy Alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Azure

Databricks

Microsoft Fabric

Power BI

ADLS

Job description

About the role: As the Vice President of Data & Analytics with TQL, you will lead the strategy, development, and execution of enterprise data capabilities that support operational excellence, data‑driven decision making, and innovation across all lines of the business. This role is accountable for the full data lifecycle — from data ingestion and governance to analytics, machine learning, and value realization. In a high‑velocity 3PL environment, this leader plays a mission‑critical role in enabling smarter operations, better customer outcomes, and greater efficiency across carrier, customer, and financial workflows.

What you'll do

• Strategic Leadership
  • Define and own the enterprise data strategy aligned with 3PL operational priorities (e.g., brokerage, capacity, margin optimization)
  • Translate business needs into data platform capabilities, analytics programs, and delivery roadmaps
  • Partner across technology, finance, carrier, sales, and customer operations to promote a data‑informed culture
• Data Platform Ownership
  • Oversee the modernization and integration of cloud‑based data architecture (Azure, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, ADLS)
  • Drive efforts to consolidate, streamline, and govern enterprise data assets for availability, scalability, and performance
  • Ensure the team delivers highly available, high‑quality, and well‑documented data across all business domains
• Analytics & Reporting
  • Lead the enterprise reporting and business intelligence strategy, including delivery of dashboards, KPIs, and self‑service analytics
  • Empower operations and leadership with near real‑time insights to improve performance, reduce costs, and forecast demand
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to measure ROI from data products and support data literacy across teams
• Advanced Analytics & Data Science
  • Guide the development of AI/ML models for use cases such as lane pricing optimization, customer churn, fraud detection, and network planning
  • Establish processes for model governance, monitoring, and business impact measurement
• Data Governance & Compliance
  • Oversee data governance programs, including data ownership, data quality, metadata, and data privacy
  • Ensure alignment with regulatory and customer compliance requirements, such as data security, access controls, and PII handling
• Team Leadership
  • Build and manage a high‑performing team of data architects, engineers, analysts, data scientists, and governance leads
  • Establish a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and delivery accountability
  • Lead budgeting, hiring, vendor management, and capability planning for the entire data organization

What you'll need

• Ability to be located at our Headquarters in Cincinnati, OH full time. Relocation provided, if needed.
• Minimum 12 years in data and analytics leadership, including 5+ years at the executive level
• Proven track record in scaling enterprise data programs within high‑volume industries (3PL, logistics, transportation preferred)
• Expertise in cloud data platforms (Azure, Databricks, ADLS, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric)
• Strong grasp of 3PL data domains including customer orders, carrier capacity, and load margin preferred
• Ability to align data strategies with business goals and drive measurable outcomes
• Exceptional communicator and cross‑functional leader with executive stakeholder influence
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred

Where you'll be: 4289 Ivy Point Blvd Cincinnati, OH 45245

Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F‑1 STEM OPT, H‑1B, TN, J‑1 etc.) will not be considered.