Descriptions & requirements

About the role:

As the Vice President of Data & Analytics with TQL, you will lead the strategy, development, and execution of enterprise data capabilities that support operational excellence, data-driven decision making, and innovation across all lines of the business. This role is accountable for the full data lifecycle — from data ingestion and governance to analytics, machine learning, and value realization. In a high-velocity 3PL environment, this leader plays a mission-critical role in enabling smarter operations, better customer outcomes, and greater efficiency across carrier, customer, and financial workflows.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic LeadershipDefine and own the enterprise data strategy aligned with 3PL operational priorities (e.g., brokerage, capacity, margin optimization)Translate business needs into data platform capabilities, analytics programs, and delivery roadmapsPartner across technology, finance, carrier, sales, and customer operations to promote a data-informed cultureData Platform OwnershipOversee the modernization and integration of cloud-based data architecture (Azure, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, ADLS)Drive efforts to consolidate, streamline, and govern enterprise data assets for availability, scalability, and performanceEnsure the team delivers highly available, high-quality, and well-documented data across all business domainsAnalytics & ReportingLead the enterprise reporting and business intelligence strategy, including delivery of dashboards, KPIs, and self-service analyticsEmpower operations and leadership with near real-time insights to improve performance, reduce costs, and forecast demandCollaborate with business stakeholders to measure ROI from data products and support data literacy across teamsAdvanced Analytics & Data ScienceGuide the development of AI/ML models for use cases like lane pricing optimization, customer churn, fraud detection, and network planningEstablish processes for model governance, monitoring, and business impact measurementData Governance & ComplianceOversee data governance programs, including data ownership, data quality, metadata, and data privacyEnsure alignment with regulatory and customer compliance requirements, such as data security, access controls, and PII handlingTeam LeadershipBuild and manage a high-performing team of data architects, engineers, analysts, data scientists, and governance leadsEstablish a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and delivery accountabilityLead budgeting, hiring, vendor management, and capability planning for the entire data organization

Qualifications:

Minimum 12 years in data and analytics leadership, including 5+ years at the executive levelProven track record in scaling enterprise data programs within high-volume industries (3PL, logistics, transportation preferred)Expertise in cloud data platforms (Azure, Databricks, ADLS, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric)Strong grasp of 3PL data domains including customer orders, carrier capacity, and load marginAbility to align data strategies with business goals and drive measurable outcomesExceptional communicator and cross-functional leader with executive stakeholder influenceBachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred

Where you'll be: 4289 Ivy Point Blvd Cincinnati, OH 45245