Remote Automotive Data Analyst

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office allowance

Flexible remote work environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote Automotive Data Analyst to join its growing BI team. You will collect, clean, and analyze large automotive datasets to reveal insights that inform product features, marketing strategies, and operations.

The ideal candidate has a strong data science or statistics background, proficient in Python, SQL, and visualization tools, and excels at presenting findings to stakeholders in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as data science, statistics, CS or economics.
• 3+ years as a data analyst with automotive industry exposure or related sector.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL and data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and remote communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean and organize data from automotive sources like telematics and sales.
• Develop data analysis models and algorithms to identify trends and insights.
• Create visualizations and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to optimize features, campaigns and ops.
• Collaborate with engineering, marketing and sales to define KPIs and data needs.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity and compliance with privacy regulations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Remote communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science / Statistics / Computer Science / Economics

Tools

Python

SQL

R

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled and analytical Remote Automotive Data Analyst to join their expanding business intelligence team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere in South Africa . You will be responsible for collecting, processing, and analyzing large datasets related to vehicle performance, customer behavior, market trends, and operational efficiency. Your insights will drive strategic decisions and improve product development, marketing efforts, and overall business performance. The ideal candidate is adept at translating complex data into actionable recommendations and thrives in a remote, data-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and organize data from various automotive sources, including vehicle telematics, sales records, and market research.
• Develop and implement data analysis models and algorithms to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Create compelling data visualizations and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to optimize product features, marketing campaigns, and operational processes.
• Collaborate with engineering, marketing, and sales teams to define data requirements and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and adherence to privacy regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Data Analyst , with a focus on the automotive industry or a related sector.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and languages such as Python (Pandas, NumPy), R, SQL.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities for effectively conveying insights in a remote setting .

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and expertise.
• Flexible remote work environment with a home office allowance.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning in data analytics.
• The chance to make a significant impact on automotive innovation through data insights.