Junior Data Analyst

Department: Data

Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time

Location: Oslo

Reporting To: Santosh Erothi & Ria Lapiz

Description

Excel Ninja Wanted! Junior Data Analyst to join our Data department – Rate Management division
Location: Oslo

As a Junior Data Analyst, you’ll be handling massive amounts of unstructured and complex price data provided by some of the world’s largest companies. As data standards are unheard of in our industry, you will work closely with customers in order to ensure proper quality and structure required for rate benchmarking. You will assist with data queries throughout the procurement lifecycle journey of our customers and you will be able to contribute to the development of new tools and processes that improve data quality and optimize efficiency. Bring your ‘Excel tool suite’, a problem solving and analytical mindset and a keen eye for detail, and join our team!

What you will be doing

• Understand and process complex global freight data to ensure accurate and timely delivery of data to our platform.
• Work closely with Customer Success and Sales teams in answering customers´ data requests throughout their procurement life cycle journey: tender / RFQ, contract management and rate updates, and spend analysis and budgeting.
• Understand the dynamics of global ocean and air freight transport as well as pricing under spot and long-term markets.
• Work with Data Science, Tech, Product and other stakeholders to come up with new data management solutions and actionable insights that improve the customer’s experience.

Your profile and experience

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or a related field.
• Solid proficiency in Excel.
• Fluent in English, oral and written.
• A high attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Customer-centric mindset.
• Outstanding team player, also fully capable of working independently.

Bonus points for

• Experience from working with complex unstructured datasets in Excel.
• Experience from analyzing data using SQL, Python or R.

What we offer

• We will help you grow your career: We help you identify areas of growth for you, whether you want to grow as a specialist in your field or eventually want to go into a leadership/management role.
• We have a transparent and open work environment where everyone is empowered to make an impact and encouraged to voice their ideas.
• Keeping true to our value, “Xeneta is one,” we regularly organize social events, including global company trips, breakfast gatherings, Friday after-work-socials, and weekly quizzes.
• You will enjoy our generous vacation plan: 5-10 extra paid days off around public holidays throughout the year and 5 weeks of paid vacation.
• You will receive an individual education budget and can educate yourself during work hours: you can spend several hours each month attending courses, reading books or getting involved in communities. 
• We have flexible working hours (core time with meetings is 10:00 to 15:00, the rest is up to you), and you can work remotely for extended periods when needed.
• We value work-life balance and want to make sure you can spend quality time with your family or enjoy your hobbies when your workday is over.
• We will help you relocate to Oslo if you are applying from abroad. We will provide you with a temporary apartment and reimburse your expenses for the relocation flight, permit and visa fees.
• Full-time, permanent position with 480k NOK annual salary.

Xeneta is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Apply and we’ll be in touch!

Make sure to highlight your past achievements that you think are relevant. Be sure to give us an idea of who you are as a real live person and not just your professional experience.

Looking forward to hearing from you!