Job Description

No Corp-to-Corp, No 3rd party firms
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Job Title: Lead/Manager of Data (Logistics Technology)
Location: Fully onsite nearby Placentia, CA
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Compensation: Up to $75.00 per hour W2 (based on experience)

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Company Overview: Our client is a data organization, specializing in leveraging data to optimize logistics operations for their business customers, specifically focusing on the last mile delivery and 3PL sectors. Their innovative approach bridges the gap between clients and carriers by seamlessly managing and analyzing crucial shipment and inventory data. Our client is committed to enhancing the efficiency and profitability of logistics businesses through cutting-edge technology and business-driven insights.

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Position Overview: They are seeking a strategic and experienced Lead/Manager of Data to lead the data operations team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the accuracy and optimization of the data-driven business model. The ideal candidate will not only have a strong technical background but also possess a deep understanding of the logistics industry (or strong curiosity in learning the business) and a knack for translating data insights into actionable business strategies for clients.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize technical expertise in working with S3 and Redshift - where data is archived.
• Lead efforts to build robust data processing and automation pipelines to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into data-driven solutions that optimize the business model for profitability.
• Mentor and manage a small team of data analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and excellence.
• Drive initiatives to improve data quality, reliability, and scalability while staying abreast of industry best practices and technological advancements.
• Act as a liaison between onshore and offshore teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration to maximize operational effectiveness.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in data engineering or data analysis roles.
• Industry experience within the logistics or transportation industry, highly preferred but not required. Accustomed to working in a startup environment preferred.
• Expertise in managing and optimizing data infrastructure, including experience with cloud-based technologies such as AWS (Amazon S3, Redshift).
• Hands-on experience in designing and implementing data processing pipelines, automation, and analytics solutions.
• Expert level AWS Redshift experience, how to manage data from multiple sources, types, durations etc and make it available for business efficacy.
• SQL Server experience, importing/exporting data from servers to cloud to ensure accuracy and cleanliness.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing and developing small data team.
• Business acumen and the ability to understand and align technical decisions with business objectives, driving impactful outcomes are key!

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Benefits:

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement in a fast-growing, innovative company.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values creativity, initiative, and continuous learning.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national o
To apply please email your resume to lchoe@ledgent.com