Data Operations Analyst Jobs in South Dakota

Job Description

Summary

The Data Analyst II is a strategic contributor on Ryder's Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) Products & Analytics team, supporting the Automotive & Industrial (AAI) vertical. This role partners with operations, customers, and cross-functional teams to turn complex supply chain data into durable, reusable analytics products that drive measurable business outcomes — margin, labor, service, and operational performance.

Working on Ryder's modern data stack (Azure, Snowflake, Power BI, Copilot), the Data Analyst II designs persona-based dashboards and analytics solutions that solve once for many, rather than one-off reports. Over time, the analyst will become a domain expert in automotive and industrial supply chain operations.

AI is core to how this team works.

The Data Analyst II is expected to leverage AI daily to accelerate discovery, diagnose root causes, synthesize customer signals, and deliver insights faster and at scale. Success means owning outcomes end-to-end, making recommendations (not just executing tasks), and tying every initiative to a real business decision and a measurable result.

Essential Functions

• Develop Dashboards by understanding business needs, interpret the integrated data and translate this into usable visualizations to drive business decisions, interpreting results and how to utilize the dashboards
• Engage the business, evaluating their needs and ad-hoc requests to prioritize product efforts creating new innovative solutions.
• Knowledge of the Ryder Business, understanding the complexity of the supply chain world and the role that data has within this ecosystem.
• Enhance data maturity and integration to standardize the core value add functionality enabling a multiplier effect.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Experience developing BI solutions with tools like:
• Power BI
• Tableau
• Exposure using tools like:
• ETL tools (Alteryx or SSIS)
• Data manipulation tools (SQL)
• Object oriented development stacks (.net) (preferred)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms.
• Support product innovation, working closely with technology throughout the build, test, and release of the product using agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required Supply Chain, Data Analytics or equivalent.
• Master's degree preferred Supply Chain, Data Analytics, MBA or equivalent
• Two (2) years or more Applied Project(s) Experience: Experience in demonstrating, digital transformation, data management in an educational/project or intern type environment required.
• Two (2) years or more 2-4 years' experience in creating dashboards for diagnostic analysis across the business. Experience working in a cloud environment a plus. preferred

DOT Regulated: No

Job Category: Data Science & Analytics

Our Culture & Commitment

At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.

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Compensation Information

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:

Pay Type:

Salaried

Minimum Pay Range:

80000

Maximum Pay Range:

105000

Benefits Information

For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

For more information about benefits, click here to download the comprehensive benefits summary.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Important Note:

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