As the region’s leading local tech organization, we’re proud to say that we have been delivering for millions of people right across MENA for the past 18 years.
We were founded in Kuwait in 2004, and acquired by Delivery Hero (DHER) in 2015. This gives us a unique outlook - local knowledge with global expertise. It also allows us to innovate, create, and bring new technologies for the betterment of the MENA region, such as q-commerce, sustainable packaging, cloud kitchens, autonomous delivery vehicles, robots, and drones.
We deliver across 9 countries with more than 4,500+ employees! Our food delivery business works with over 27,000 brands and almost 50,000 branches.
Our q-commerce concept, talabat mart (121 Stores), now delivers groceries to customers in Bahrain, Iraq, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and the UAE in 30 minutes or less!

talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s leading local delivery platform operating in 70+ countries worldwide

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Role Scope
● Implement end-to-end forecasting solutions for key business metrics using statistical forecasting techniques; maintain and monitor forecast accuracy
● Take full ownership and create data-driven insights and analyses that influence development decisions
and strategies, by using the appropriate data and tools
● Create experiments and prototype implementations of new learning algorithms and prediction techniques
● Embark on exploratory data analysis projects to achieve a better understanding of business processes as well as to discover opportunities of growth and optimization
● Implement data products that embed advanced machine learning algorithms and statistics:regression, simulation, scenario analysis, modeling, clustering, decision trees, etc
● Create reports, and dashboards and answer ad-hoc questions that would help our stakeholders to make informed decisions

What Did We Order?
● Very good analytical background with hands-on experience for over 3 years
● Exposure to standard statistical methods like forecasting, regression, clustering techniques, classification techniques
● Proficiency and demonstrated experience of 3+ years in SQL, Python, Excel, Tableau
● Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment with last-minute adaptations & regular changes
● Ability to communicate technical & operational findings/projects to all types of stakeholders
● strong problem-solving, decision-making skills, and data-driven approach
● Proven ability to manage change and implement process improvements
● Strong service orientation
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills
● Strong analytical mindset
● Strong cultural fit fully embracing all Talabat’s corporate values
● Has a keen interest in business and is able to use common sense to simplify data (and is able to zoom out to observe patterns)
● People Management Skills is a plus considering this can expand in future role