Sr. Analyst - Advanced Analytics (RPA)

TITLE: Sr. Analyst - Advanced Analytics (RPA)

POSITION TYPE: Full Time (W2)

LOCATION: Plano, TX



ABOUT WorldLink:

WorldLink is a rapidly growing information technology company at the forefront of the tech transformation. From custom software development to cloud hosting, from big data to cognitive computing, we help companies harness and leverage today’s most cutting-edge digital technologies to create value and grow.

Collaborative. Respectful. Work hard Play hard. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at WorldLink. We embrace a culture of experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and learning.

We take pride in our employees and their future with continued growth and career advancement. We put TEAM first. We are a competitive group that like to win. We're grounded by humility and driven by ambition. We're passionate, and we love tough problems and new challenges. You don't hear a lot of "I don't know how" or "I can't" at WorldLink. If you are passionate about what you do and having fun while doing it; tired of rigid and strict work environments and would like to work in a non-bureaucratic startup cultural environment, WorldLink may be the place for you.

For more information about our craft, visit https://worldlink-us.com .

WHO we’re looking for:

We are looking for a Sr. Analyst - Advanced Analytics who will be responsible for reporting to the Sr. Manager Retail Performance Analytics (RPA) and conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis to synthesize trends into actionable business insights and recommendations. You will need to develop advance data mining and forecasting models to support channel-centric and geography-based sales performance indicators for the multiple product lines. The role requires extracting conceptual and advanced insights from large and diversified datasets to drive sales and business growth.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Apply expertise in quantitative and qualitative analysis to synthesize trends into actionable insights.
  
• Use experience with Machine Learning techniques, such as regression, classification, clustering, and neural networks, Naive Bayes. Outline business predictions to predict forecasts of demand and promote overall efficiency.
  
• Use Data science and optimization models – Customer Segmentation, Product Mix and Promotion Mix analysis, Multi-variate models, Turf Analysis.
  
• Source, combine, and synthesize large amounts of data from various data sources.
  
• Work cross-functionally to identify current organization gaps and emerging trends and recommend solutions based on qualitative analyses and market insights.
  
• Conduct Industry analysis: Analyze trends, patterns, early warnings, and forecasts.
  
• Utilize syndicated and other sources for periodical Retail industry assessment.
  
• Use effective visualization for users to interact with the forecasting model.
  
• Recommend strategic action plans for retail to drive sales across all product categories.
  
• Use presentation skills to be able to tell the story behind the numbers.
  

Required Experience and Education:

• 4+ years of experience in Retail Performance analytics, Data analytics with data modelling.
  
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or similar field of study.
  
• Master's Degree preferred.
  
• Machine Learning – good knowledge of machine learning methods like Clustering, k-Nearest Neighbors, Decision Forests, Time series Forecasting.
  
• Data Wrangling – proficiency in handling imperfections in data.
  
• Good knowledge of Data Visualization Tools - Tableau.
  

Necessary Skills and Attributes:

• Self-motivated individual with the ability to thrive in a team-based or independent environment.
  
• Detail-oriented with strong organization skills.
  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Limited supervision and the exercise of discretion.
  
• Highly skilled in Excel and Python (Pandas, Scikit-Learn, TensorFlow, Keras).
  
• Highly skilled in Data Mining using Python.
  
• Good applied statistical skills, including knowledge of statistical tests, distributions, regression, maximum likelihood estimators.
  
• Problem-solving aptitude.
  
• Analytical mind and great business sense.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated experience building and delivering presentations. Collaboration within Retail teams is a priority for this role.
  

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by contract employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the contract employee is occasionally required to stand, clean, crawl, kneel, sit, sort, hold, squat, stoop, stand, twist the body, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs or ladders and scaffolding, talk or hear, and lift up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye. Operate a computer keyboard and view a video display terminal between 50% - 95% of work time, including prolonged periods of time. Requires considerable (90%+) work utilizing high visual acuity/detail, numeric/character distinction, and moderate hand/finger dexterity.

Performs work under time schedules and stress which are normally periodic or cyclical, including time sensitive deadlines, intellectual challenge, some language barriers, and project management deadlines. May require working additional time beyond normal schedule and periodic travel.

WHAT we’ll bring:

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-competitive benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• Medical Plans
  
• Dental Plans
  
• Vision Plan
  
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  
• Short-Term Disability
  
• Long-Term Disability
  
• Critical Illness/ Accident/ Hospital Indemnity/ Identity Theft Protection
  
• 401(k)
  

WHAT you should know:

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. WorldLink is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All employment at WorldLink is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We endeavor to continue our footprint as a diverse organization by highlighting opportunities for all people.  WorldLink considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, (including pregnancy and gender identity), age, national origin, political affiliation, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. People with disabilities who need assistance with any part of the application process should contact us.

This job description is designed to cover the main responsibilities and duties of the role but is not designed to be a comprehensive list of all.