Business Intelligence Engineer - EU Transportation Forecasting, EU Network Planning and Capacity

Business Intelligence Engineer - EU Transportation Forecasting, EU Network Planning and Capacity

DESCRIPTION

The EU Network Planning and Capacity team, responsible for planning the European transportation network, forecasts, plans, and optimizes the flow of billions of parcels each year. The network we plan sees trucks departing every minute across Europe, making the team responsible for one of the largest logistical planning operations in the world.
We constantly face new types of problems and use a wide range of tools to find the right solutions, including SQL/Redshift, Quicksight/Tableau, Python, Excel, as well as simple common sense and professional judgment. As a Network Optimization BIE, you will help identify opportunities for system and process improvements, and build these solutions using sophisticated models and tools. To succeed in this role, not only are strong analytical skills required, but also excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Planning is primarily about connecting very diverse teams to a single vision and timeline, thus requiring very good management capabilities.

Key job responsibilities
Responsibilities in the E2E Forecasting BIE role include:

1. Build simulation tools that help us understand in a sophisticated way how one of the most complex networks in the world will function under different scenarios.
2. Identify opportunities to improve the accuracy of our forecasts, which involves owning projects from beginning to end: producing the analysis to understand the problem; convening a cross-functional team to resolve it; and monitoring the improvements you produce.
3. Collaborate with teams with widely differing incentives to help them make the right trade-offs in terms of how they prepare for, and respond to, uncertainty, providing analysis that is sophisticated but easy to understand.
4. Provide reports and analyses through tools, portals and databases (Redshift, SQL, Excel, Tableau, and/or other data management systems) to allow full visibility of both the plan and our execution against it.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. Advanced knowledge of SQL/Redshift, Tableau, R, Python, Visual Basic, or possess strong background in object-oriented programming.
2. Experience within a business setting, demonstrating expertise in data analysis and visualization using SQL, databases, and Microsoft Excel.
3. Managing multiple tasks simultaneously and must excel in problem solving. Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), being able to listen attentively, and demonstrate negotiation abilities.
4. Independent thinking skills along with the ability to make timely decisions while maintaining attention to accuracy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor/Master in a quantitative field.
2. Experience communicating effectively across different cultural backgrounds would be beneficial.
3. Proven Project Management experience in a related industry.

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