Ford, a global automotive leader, is currently inviting applications for the role of ICI Analyst-HTHD. This position requires candidates with an advanced degree, either a Masters or PhD, in Statistics, Econometrics, or Operation Research-related disciplines. Alternatively, candidates with an engineering degree coupled with an MBA from a premier institute and a quantitative emphasis are also encouraged to apply. Ford is specifically looking for freshers to join their team, emphasizing their commitment to providing opportunities for talented individuals at the beginning of their professional journey. The job location for this role is in the vibrant city of Chennai. As an ICI Analyst-HTHD at Ford, successful candidates will have the opportunity to utilize their advanced analytical skills in driving insights for the automotive industry.
Company Name: Ford
Job Role: ICI Analyst-HTHD
Education Required: Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in Statistics / Econometrics/ Operation Research related disciplines
Engineering degree with MBA from a premier institute and quantitative emphasis
Experience Required: Freshers
Job Location: Chennai
Role and Responsibilities:
- Develop statistical methodologies and deploy analytical tools to support different business initiatives.
- Continual enhancement of statistical techniques and their applications in solving business objectives.
- Compile and analyze the results from modeling output and translate into actionable insights.
- Identify and prioritize optimization of marketing campaigns in close collaboration with different partners.
- Develop demand models to support business priorities.
- Acquire and share deep knowledge of data utilized by the team and its business partners.
- Participate in global conference calls and meetings as needed and manage multiple customer interfaces.
- Execute analytics special studies and ad hoc analyses.
- Evaluate new tools and technologies to improve analytical processes.
- Set own priorities and timelines to accomplish projects (accountability for project deliverables).
- Further development of relevant analytical tools and processes in close cooperation with the global teams.
- Definition of new tasks and the necessary requirements for them according to specifications.
- Presenting results including preparing recommendations for management decisions.
Required Skills and Qualification:
- Candidates should have significant hands-on experience with analytics projects using advanced Statistical / Econometrics / Operation Research / Actuarial or related quantitative techniques across various functions.
- Experience in Marketing, Sales, & Service, Customer Satisfaction, and applying analytical methods in the areas of pricing, marketing, and consumer insight.
- Candidates should have experience in handling large databases, metrics, methods and processes as well as data mining and visualization.
- Candidates should have profound experience in the application and implementation of advanced optimization methods and programming languages (Time series models, demand models, choice models, etc.).
- Candidates will be expected to successfully prioritize and manage multiple analytical projects / ad-hoc requests.
- Good technical depth and ability to apply technical knowledge to support business priorities.
- Candidate should possess strong communication skills.
- Modeling: Proficiency in at least one of R / Python/ MATLAB.
