Analytics Lead(m/w/x)

## Analytics Lead ###### Permanent employee, Full-time ·Zürich --- ##### IN SHORT We’re looking for a hands-on Analytics Lead (80-100%) who’s passionate about turning data into high-impact business outcomes. If you love working at the crossroads of business insight, analytical thinking, and Python development: This one's for you. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with teams across operations, logistics, finance, R&D, and sales to frame key business challenges, develop and implement data-driven solutions, and lead a small but mighty team of analytics and engineering professionals. You’ll report directly to our CTO and act as the crucial link between business needs and data capabilities. ##### YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Business-Driven Problem Solving * Partner with stakeholders to understand business challenges and identify high-impact analytics opportunities * Translate strategic questions into structured analytical projects and define KPIs that drive insight and measurable outcomes Hands-On Analytics & Data Science * Own and improve production-grade algorithms for forecasting and stock optimization * Ensure models are scalable, reliable, and treated as real software, not just prototypes or notebooks * Design experiments with deployment-readiness and operational robustness in mind * Use Python (pandas, scikit-learn, etc.) and SQL to build and maintain stable, well-documented pipelines * Monitor and adjust algorithms based on performance and changing business needs * Align algorithmic outputs with business goals and logic Leadership & Technical Guidance * Lead and mentor a small cross-functional analytics team * Prioritize projects by impact and feasibility * Foster a pragmatic, delivery-focused culture with high-quality outcomes Collaboration with Data Engineering * Work closely with data engineers to ensure reliable, well-structured data * Help improve pipelines and infrastructure to support scalable analytics ##### YOUR PROFILE * 4–7 years of experience in analytics, data science, or applied machine learning * A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field * Strong hands-on skills in Python for data manipulation, modeling, and experimentation * Confident in SQL and working with large datasets; familiarity with Snowflake or similar platforms is a plus * Proven ability to translate business questions into analytical solutions with measurable impact * Experience leading or mentoring technical team members * Experience with forecasting, supply chain, or inventory optimization models is a plus * Background in fast-growing or scale-up companies is a plus * You are fluent in written and spoken English, German would be a plus * Non-smoker – you don’t smoke during the day and never smell like cigarettes: FELFEL is about healthy living * EU/EFTA or Swiss residence permit ##### OUR BENEFITS * Lots of delicious food, just a few steps away from your desk - we make your gastronomic dreams come true * Best barista coffee and tea for the whole team, thanks to our innovative Gavetti coffee machine * 5 weeks holiday per year, as well as two full weeks of ‘work from anywhere’ per year to bring more variety to your work day * We encourage our employees to use public transport by covering your half-fare travelcard * New parents get 16 or 3 weeks, respectively, of fully paid parental leave. We also support the return to work by making a generous financial contribution to childcare until the child reaches kindergarten age. * Great team events, such as our well-known FELFEL Summer Outing **Start**: As soon as possible **Location**: Zurich Wiedikon