The Role

Vector Logistics is on the hunt for a Data and Analytics Manager with a passion for data, analytics, and insights to join the Business Intelligence team in Westville. The successful incumbent will lead VECTOR’s Data & Analytics function to enable our vision of becoming an Insights Driven Organisation (IDO).

Create, lead, and implement VECTOR’s data strategy by providing data & analytics solutions to the business that drive value and support the business in making more informed, effective, and intelligent decisions through internal & external partnerships. Leverage new & existing technologies to help the business translate raw data into valuable business insights to drive growth within VECTOR LOGISTICS.

Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics/Statistics. Post graduate degree would be advantageous.
5 years + experience in Analytics or Business intelligence – FMCG experience advantageous
Expert knowledge of Data Management Frameworks
Expert knowledge of SQL
In-depth understanding of database management systems, online analytical processing (OLAP) and ETL (Extract, transform, load) framework.
Expert level usage of BI tools, e.g., Power BI & Excel
Ability to work with multiple, large datasets
Analytics and visualisation experience across multiple industries
Experience in Azure is preferred.
Experience working with developers and vendors
Basic appreciation of data warehouse design (e.g., dimensional modelling) and data mining
Familiarity with version-control systems e.g., Azure DevOps
Excellent team leadership and development skills are non-negotiable
Analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude

Other

Insights Driven Organization

Understanding VECTOR LOGISTICS vision for data & analytics to support & deliver its vision of becoming an Insights Driven Organization (IDO). Work in conjunction with the IT Executive to develop appropriate data strategy to support the business strategy.
Provide solutions to new and challenging data problems in the VECTOR LOGISTICS ecosystem, including but not limited to, establishing a single source of truth, master and reference data management, defining the data landscape and organizational data processes.
Design and implement a data & analytics technology stack to support key business initiatives. Adapt & update to align to industry innovations & fit for purpose tools.

Data & Analytics Centre of Expertise

Lead, mentor and support analysts in the VECTOR LOGISTICS BI Team
Develop reports and dashboards that empower stakeholders to self-service data consumption, enabling them to access data and insights as needed. Use information to drive insights to improve business performance.
Work with citizen data analysts, data scientists and technology partners to support, maintain analytics solutions across various IT platforms & Data Sources. Ensure relevance & adoption of analytics solutions through continuous improvement, accuracy & drive collaboration with business functions.

Data Governance, Security & Management

Well versed in data governance and management. Ability to guide executives based on industry best practices.
Ensure VECTOR LOGISTICS has implemented all relevant policies with respect to Information security, Data governance and POPIA.

Operational Management

Ensures projects delivered in accordance with project methodologies and control framework.
Ensures appropriate SLAs are in place with vendors with clear roles and responsibilities.
Manage costs within departmental budget

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