BIE Leader

3 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Aramex Full time

Key Responsibilities

  • Extract, Transform-, Load data
  • Undertaking data collection, data pre-processing, data engineering, feature selection and exploratory data analysis
  • Interpreting data, analysing results using statistical techniques
  • Building models to address business problems
  • Presenting information using data visualization techniques
  • Maintain and develop dashboards using business intelligence tools example Power Bi and Tableau.
  • Maintain and develop datasets on our BI Microsoft SQL server.
  • Manage a team of data analysts and monitoring performance.
  • Team yearly and quarterly KPI reviews
  • Lead successful team
Key Duties

Identify valuable data sources and automate collection processes

Undertake pre-processing of structured and unstructured data

Analyse large amounts of information to discover trends and patterns

Build predictive models and machine-learning algorithms

Combine models through ensemble modelling Evaluate model performance and use hyperparameter tuning or feature selection to improve models.

Implement object serialization (Storing variables and their values)

Ensure model reproduce ability (environment dependencies and versions)

Present information using data visualization techniques Propose solutions and strategies to business challenges

Collaborate with engineering and product development teams Implement and drive new projects/models within the business.

Identify areas of improvement within the business and by involving the necessary personnel with the relevant skills, proposing the required solutions.

To provide instruction and guidance to other personnel within the Solutions team and company, and ultimately facilitating the achievement of goals.

Conduct and lead feasibility studies on various internal and external ventures.

Presentation of key findings to clients and the business.

Ensure the solutions team remains informed of the technologies and capabilities available in the market.

Keep EXCO informed of trends within the industry and business

Offer guidance and support to the Business Analysts

Minimum Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Manager/Leader in similar role.
  • Understanding of the logistics industry.
  • Proven experience as a Data Scientist or Data Analyst
  • Experience in data mining
  • Understanding of machine-learning and operations research
  • Knowledge of SQL and Python
  • Experience using business intelligence tools (e.g. Tableau and Power Bi) - Analytical mind and business acumen
  • Strong math skills (e.g. statistics, algebra)
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills (Visual story telling)
  • BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field; graduate degree in Data Science or another quantitative field is preferred
  • Valid Code 08 drivers license and own reliable transport

Technical Qualifications and Skills (Course/ Certificates and experience)

- Microsoft Excel

- Microsoft Power BI Desktop

- Power Bi online

- Tableau Desktop

- Tableau Server and Online

- Microsoft SQL Server

- Python (Programming language)

- Experience with Pandas library

- Python Data Analysis Library

- Data Analytics

- Data Science

- Experience with Machine Learning (Regression and classification)

- Project Management

- Information Technology: Systems development

- Lean Six Sigma

- Business Management

- Leadership

- Microsoft 365


  • Bie Executive

    2 weeks ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa Aramex Full time

    **Purpose of the Job**: The Business Improvement and Efficiency Executive is responsible for identifying opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency within Aramex. This role focuses on analyzing business processes, implementing best practices, and driving initiatives that enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve overall service...

  • Project Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa Aramex Full time

    **Key Responsibilities** A Senior Business Analyst’s purpose is to maintain and leverage quality of service provided to customers, while ensuring operational optimization and process efficiency that would reflect positively on the customer experience. A Senior BIE Project Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the completion of...

  • Senior Bie Executive

    2 weeks ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa Aramex Full time

    **Job Purpose** A Senior Business Analyst’s purpose is to maintain and leverage quality of service provided to customers, while ensuring operational optimization and process efficiency that would reflect positively on the customer experience. A Senior Business Analyst is to act as a proactive Support Function whereby the ownership to initiate and own...