The purpose of the Americas Region Control Tower Data Analyst role is to serve as the central analytical resource supporting strategic customer accounts by transforming operational and customer data into actionable insights. Drawing on expertise in freight forwarding, logistics operations, data structures, and freight management systems, the role monitors KPIs and service performance, identifies trends and exceptions, improves operational visibility and efficiency, and supports process improvement and commercial outcomes. Through close partnership with Corporate Account Managers, Operations, Customer Service, and Executive Leadership, this position strengthens accountability, enhances customer satisfaction, and enables informed decision-making for some of the company’s largest and most strategic customers.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Collect, clean, validate, and analyze large datasets from multiple business systems.2. Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and KPIs using business intelligence tools.3. Monitor business performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.4. Partner with stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and translate business needs into analytical solutions.5. Create recurring and ad hoc reports to support strategic and operational decision-making.6. Perform data quality assessments and recommend improvements to data governance processes.7. Conduct quantitative analyses to evaluate sales performance, customer behavior, operational efficiency, and business outcomes.8. Present findings and recommendations to management and executive leadership.9. Support forecasting, planning, and performance measurement initiatives.
10.Document reporting processes, data definitions, and analytical methodologies.11.Collaborate with IT and business teams to improve data accessibility and reporting capabilities.
List any required educational attainments (degrees, certificates, licenses, etc.): Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, logistics,Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business Administration or related field.Relevant Industry Experience may be condidered in lieu of formal education: Experience supporting global or regional Control Tower operations, Experience within a customer-facing logistics environment, SQL and relational database experience, Experience integrating data from multiple operating systems and data sources, Knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization platforms, Experience with process improvement methodologies and Experience supporting strategic account management organizations.List any required skills (computer, machinery, typing, etc.): Microsoft experience; Complex formulas, Pivot tables, Power Query, Macros, VBA developmentList any required special attributes (ability to move/pick-up certain weight capacity, personality traits, certain aptitudes, etc.): Strong understanding of logistics data structures, shipment data, milestone events, and operational KPI reporting. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.List any required experience (of what type, for what duration, in what industry, etc.): Minimum 5 years of experience within the freight forwarding, logistics, transportation, or supply chain industry. Strong understanding of international freight forwarding processes, transportation networks, shipment lifecycle events, and logistics operational workflows.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:List any preferred educational attainments (degrees, certificates, licenses, etc.): Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Information System, Business Administration or related field. Relevant Industry Experience may be condidered in lieu of formal education: Experience supporting global or regional Control Tower operations, Experience within a customer-facing logistics environment, SQL and relational database experience, Experience integrating data from multiple operating systems and data sources, Knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization platforms, Experience with process improvement methodologies and Experience supporting strategic account management organizations.
List any preferred skills (computer, machinery, typing, etc.): SQL, Relational Databases, Power BI, Tableau, Power Query
List any preferred special attributes (ability to move/pick-up certain weight capacity, personality traits, certain aptitudes, etc.): Strong understanding of logistics data structures, shipment data, milestone events, and operational KPI reporting. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.List any preferred experience (of what type, for what duration, in what industry, etc.): Minimum 5 years of experience within the freight forwarding, logistics, transportation, or supply chain industry. Strong understanding of international freight forwarding processes, transportation networks, shipment lifecycle events, and logistics operational workflows.

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 150 offices and 120,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG's shares trade on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges, and its ADRs trade on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: SMFG).
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