**Experienced Data Analyst – Transportation Analytics at blithequark**

Are you a data-driven professional with a passion for solving complex business problems? Do you have a knack for extracting insights from large datasets and communicating them effectively to stakeholders? If so, we invite you to join the Transportation Analytics crew at blithequark, where you'll play a critical role in guiding the company's everyday operations. As a Data Analyst at blithequark, you'll work with a talented team of professionals who are dedicated to leveraging data to drive business decisions. Our crew is on a mission to navigate the vast amounts of data at our disposal, providing our customers with the insights they need to make informed decisions in a timely manner. You'll have the opportunity to work with operations and finance teams, providing them with the data-driven insights they need to succeed. **About blithequark** blithequark is a leading company in the retail industry, with a commitment to innovation and excellence. Our company culture values collaboration, creativity, and a passion for learning. We believe in empowering our employees to take ownership of their work and to strive for excellence in everything they do. As a Data Analyst at blithequark, you'll be part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to making a positive impact on the company's operations. **Responsibilities** As a Data Analyst at blithequark, your responsibilities will include: * Working with large, messy, disparate datasets to perform ad-hoc analyses and provide essential business insights * Creating ETLs or scripts that pull data from multiple locations and centralize it in a single table * Developing data visualizations to display and quantify the impact of changes and specific business challenges * Engaging with team members and cross-functional groups on a periodic basis to establish credibility and build relationships * Analyzing stakeholder needs and working with them to provide relevant information, including partnering with Operations, Finance, and Product groups on data accuracy, completeness, and latency across multiple operations and systems * Leveraging scripting languages (Python preferred) to automate tasks for reporting, such as screenshots, metrics prioritization, and outlier recognition * Documenting your methods and sharing your expertise with colleagues * Mentoring colleagues as you become a Subject Matter Expert **Essential Qualifications** To be successful in this role, you'll need: * Excellent SQL skills, with the ability to govern data from multiple tables while maintaining data integrity * Creativity with a User Experience basis to develop impactful Tableau Dashboards * Business Operations Fluency, with the ability to recognize and root out business problems * A Supply Chain background, ideally with transportation experience * Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally **Preferred Qualifications** While not required, advanced experience with SQL and Tableau, as well as experience with e-commerce operations or parcel service operations, would be a plus. Additionally, experience with scripting languages such as Python or other languages, as well as data manipulation tools like Knime, Alteryx, R, Tableau Prep, etc., would be beneficial. **Benefits** As a Data Analyst at blithequark, you'll enjoy a competitive compensation package, including: * A salary range of $20-30/hour * Incentive awards for performance * 401(k) match * Inventory buy plan * Paid maternity and parental leave * PTO * Multiple fitness plans * And many more benefits! **Why Join blithequark?** At blithequark, we're committed to creating a work environment that is collaborative, creative, and supportive. We believe in empowering our employees to take ownership of their work and to strive for excellence in everything they do. As a Data Analyst at blithequark, you'll have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who are dedicated to leveraging data to drive business decisions. You'll also have access to a range of benefits and perks that will support your career growth and well-being. **How to Apply** If you're a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for data analysis, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you're the ideal candidate for this role. We can't wait to hear from you! Apply for this job