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Aramex

Johannesburg

On-site

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

A leading logistics company seeks a Data Manager to drive data analysis and team performance. You will develop predictive models, analyze industry trends, and enhance operational efficiency. Ideal candidates are experienced leaders with a strong background in data science and logistics. Key responsibilities include overseeing data collection, leveraging business intelligence tools, and managing a team of analysts to ensure effective data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

Proven experience as a Manager / Leader in similar role.
Understanding of the logistics industry.
Proven experience as a Data Scientist or Data Analyst.

Responsibilities

Undertaking data collection, data pre-processing, data engineering.
Building predictive models and machine-learning algorithms.
Manage a team of data analysts and monitoring performance.

Skills

Data Mining

Machine Learning

Analytical mind

Problem-solving aptitude

Communication and presentation skills

Education

BSc / BA in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field

Graduate degree in Data Science or another quantitative field

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Python

Microsoft Power BI

Tableau

Microsoft Excel

In this role, you should be highly analytical with a knack for analysis, math and statistics. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential for interpreting data. We also want to see a passion for machine-learning and research. Your goal will be to help our company analyse trends to make better decisions.

Responsibilities would include :

Undertaking data collection, data pre-processing, data engineering, feature selection and exploratory data analysis
Interpreting data, analysing results using statistical techniques
Building models to address business problems
Presenting information using data visualization techniques
Maintain and develop dashboards using business intelligence tools example Power Bi and Tableau.
Maintain and develop datasets on our BI Microsoft SQL server.
Manage a team of data analysts and monitoring performance.
Team yearly and quarterly KPI reviews
Lead successful team

Job Description

Key Duties :

Identify valuable data sources and automate collection processes
Undertake pre-processing of structured and unstructured data
Analyse large amounts of information to discover trends and patterns
Build predictive models and machine-learning algorithms
Combine models through ensemble modelling
Evaluate model performance and use hyperparameter tuning or feature selection to improve models.
Implement object serialization (Storing variables and their values)
Ensure model reproduce ability (environment dependencies and versions)
Present information using data visualization techniques
Propose solutions and strategies to business challenges
Collaborate with engineering and product development teams
Implement and drive new projects / models within the business.
Identify areas of improvement within the business and by involving the necessary personnel with the relevant skills, proposing the required solutions.
To provide instruction and guidance to other personnel within the Solutions team and company, and ultimately facilitating the achievement of goals.
Conduct and lead feasibility studies on various internal and external ventures.
Presentation of key findings to clients and the business.
Ensure the solutions team remains informed of the technologies and capabilities available in the market.
Keep EXCO informed of trends within the industry and business
Offer guidance and support to the Business Analysts

Minimum Requirements :

Proven experience as a Manager / Leader in similar role.
Understanding of the logistics industry.
Proven experience as a Data Scientist or Data Analyst
Experience in data mining
Understanding of machine-learning and operations research
Knowledge of SQL and Python
Experience using business intelligence tools (e.g. Tableau and Power Bi) - Analytical mind and business acumen
Problem-solving aptitude
Excellent communication and presentation skills (Visual story telling)
BSc / BA in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field; graduate degree in Data Science or another quantitative field is preferred
Valid Code 08 driver’s license and own reliable transport

Technical Qualifications and Skills (Course / Certificates and experience)