Job Description

📊 Director of Ecommerce Data & Analytics — Overview

This is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and executing the data strategy for the ecommerce division at Ryder System.

The position combines:

• Data Strategy
• AI/ML Enablement
• Analytics Leadership
• Data Platform Architecture
• Business Transformation (ecommerce + logistics)

It is both technical and executive-facing.

🎯 Core Responsibilities

🧭 Strategic Leadership

• Define a unified data + AI/ML strategy
• Align analytics initiatives with business growth goals
• Establish data as a strategic enterprise asset

👥 Team Leadership

• Build and manage teams across:
  • Data Engineering
  • Business Intelligence
  • Analytics
• Foster a data-driven culture across the organization

🏗️ Data Platform & Technology

• Develop modern scalable data infrastructure
• Enable self-service analytics and ML capabilities
• Support enterprise and customer-facing products

Tools mentioned include:

• Snowflake
• Databricks
• Power BI
• Domo

📈 Business Impact

• Deliver insights to:
  • Optimize logistics operations
  • Improve ecommerce performance
  • Enhance customer experience
• Identify AI/ML use cases with measurable ROI

🔐 Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with standards such as:
  • GDPR
  • SOC 2
  • ISO 27001
• Establish ethical AI principles

🧠 Ideal Candidate Profile

Strong candidates typically have:

✅ 8+ years in data/analytics
✅ 3+ years leadership experience
✅ Experience building enterprise data platforms
✅ Exposure to AI/ML implementation
✅ Strong stakeholder management skills
✅ Strategic mindset with execution ability

Bonus advantage:

• Logistics or supply chain analytics background

💼 Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)
• Enterprise-scale data initiatives experience
• Modern data stack familiarity
• Governance and compliance exposure
• Agile delivery environment experience

💰 Compensation

• Salary Range: $155,000 – $195,000 (USD)
• Potential bonus / incentives
• Full benefits package

🚀 Career Level

This role sits at:

Director → Senior Director → VP Data / Chief Data Officer pathway

It is a strong stepping stone toward executive leadership positions such as:

• VP of Data & Analytics
• Head of AI
• Chief Data Officer (CDO)

🔥 Who This Role Is Perfect For

You would be a great fit if you are:

• A Data Science Manager or Analytics Leader ready for director level
• Experienced in building data platforms
• Interested in combining AI + ecommerce + logistics
• Comfortable working with executives and cross-functional teams