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Business Data Analyst (Contract) Global Data Analytics Co Amsterdam, Netherlands (Hybrid) Role Summary Global Data Analytics Co is hiring a Business Data Analyst to support the delivery of an in-flight initiative, ensuring technical delivery translates into clear business outcomes. You will work across business and technology stakeholders in a global delivery model, driving clarity, alignment, and pace while maintaining quality. What You’ll Do - Own and drive analysis for an in-flight project to accelerate delivery while protecting quality and outcomes - Translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements and maintain alignment from discovery through delivery - Facilitate stakeholder discussions and workshops to clarify scope, priorities, decisions, and ownership - Produce high-quality documentation and analysis artefacts suitable for mixed business and technical audiences - Partner with global teams to manage dependencies, handoffs, and expectations across time zones and functions - Communicate progress, risks, and trade-offs clearly, ensuring decisions are documented and understood - Keep delivery focused on measurable value and customer impact, connecting work delivered to business benefits Must-Have Qualifications - 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Data Analyst, or similar role delivering data​/​analytics initiatives - Strong logistics domain background with the ability to engage credibly with logistics stakeholders - Excellent Dutch and English communication skills (written and verbal) - Ability to work hybrid in Amsterdam - Demonstrated success working in a global delivery model with distributed teams and stakeholders - Tech stack agnostic mindset with strong analytical thinking and pragmatic problem solving Preferred Qualifications - Experience improving delivery speed and quality in complex, multi-stakeholder environments - Strong stakeholder management skills with a track record of influencing without authority - Experience working in environments where customer feedback and delivery metrics are key success measures What Success Looks Like (Early & Ongoing) - First days: you ramp up quickly, establish credibility with stakeholders, and communicate clearly and proactively - First weeks: you bring structure to requirements and delivery, reduce ambiguity, and help the team move faster with fewer rework cycles - Ongoing: delivery speed and quality improve, stakeholders stay aligned, and customer feedback trends positively Selection Criteria - Dutch and English fluency; logistics domain experience; ability to work hybrid in Amsterdam - Evidence of accelerating delivery while maintaining quality in a global delivery model - Breadth and depth across business analysis, data​/​analytics delivery, stakeholder facilitation, and structured communication - Strong examples of credibility, engagement, and clear communication with senior and cross-functional stakeholders Equal Opportunity Employer Global Data Analytics Co is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and make hiring decisions without regard to background, identity, or personal characteristics. Please get in touch with us on [email protected]

Core Responsibilities

The role involves driving analysis for an in-flight data initiative to ensure technical delivery translates into clear business outcomes. You will facilitate stakeholder workshops, manage global dependencies, and produce high-quality documentation to accelerate delivery pace.

Requirements

Candidates must have over 5 years of experience in business or data analysis with a strong background in the logistics sector. Fluency in both Dutch and English and the ability to work hybrid in Amsterdam are mandatory.