Sr. Solution Design & Data Insights Analyst

NewCold•Chicago, IL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sr. Solution Design & Data Insights Analyst Build the future of food At NewCold, we’re shaping the future of the food supply chain. Our warehouses and transport network connect the world’s major food manufacturers with retailers and food service providers. Join a collaborative team of doers, innovators, and engineers who are dedicated to making a real impact. Together with advanced robotics and cutting-edge technology, we’re not just keeping up with the times —we’re pioneering smarter, more sustainable operations to keep the world’s food fresh and safe. To support our rapid growth, we’re constantly looking for talented people to join our team. Want to be a part of a dynamic, forward-thinking environment? Join us! Your role as a Sr. Solution Design & Data Insights Analyst Key responsibilities: Position Overview As a Sr. Solution Design & Data Insights Analyst, you will be responsible for developing analytical models and data driven insights that support NewCold's solution design process for customers in new and existing locations throughout North America. You will work directly with Executive and Director level Business Development staff to translate customer data into models, business cases and clear recommendations. You are a hands-on analytical thinker who enjoys programming, crunching numbers and explaining technical models to stakeholders without a technical background.

Requirements

2 to 3 years of experience or Master’s Degree in industrial engineering, data analytics, supply chain analytics, operations research or a related field.
Background in data analytics or solution design with experience taking a consultative and relationship oriented approach.
Highly analytical with a love for numbers, data, programming and problem solving.
Strong SQL experience and comfort working with large, structured datasets.
Experience building models, dashboards or automated analyses in Python, Power BI and Excel.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain technical models, assumptions and conclusions to stakeholders without a technical background.
Familiar working in a hands-on and fast paced culture.
Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, mathematics, or related technical degree

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in related field preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in the solution design process during the business development phase and collaborate with department specialists, Business Development Managers and Site Managers.
Develop, validate and document analytical models using SQL, Python, Power BI and Excel to support customer business cases.
Ensure all customer requirements, data, assumptions and team expectations are known, while translating customer needs into the business development process.
Thoughtfully articulate, present and document proposed customer solutions, including complex technical models in clear nontechnical language.
Manage data analysis, research, modeling and reporting for potential and existing NewCold customers.
Use data, programming and research to co-create commercial proposals for new customers and internal and external stakeholders, including NewCold executive and investor leadership.
Enhance and maintain business environment intelligence, including customer data, competitor overviews, industry information and macroeconomic information.