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.