Full-Time

Analytics Consultant

Posted on 8/20/2024

DAT Freight & Analytics

DAT Freight & Analytics

501-1,000 employees

Freight marketplace connecting shippers and carriers

Data & Analytics
Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$85kAnnually

Entry, Junior

Beaverton, OR, USA + 1 more

More locations: Denver, CO, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence in Denver, Colorado or Beaverton, Oregon.

Category
Data Science
Data Analysis
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Power BI
Python
Sales
JavaScript
Data Science
R
Data Structures & Algorithms
SQL
Tableau
Looker
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Experience working in the freight logistics space
  • 1-3 years of experience in an analytical role
  • Academic or professional experience in quantitative fields of study such as mathematics, statistics, computer science, or data science
  • Ability to contextualize relatively sophisticated statistical and technical concepts with customers and colleagues at all levels of an organization
  • Ability to use large datasets for creative data visualization efforts
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Understanding of relational databases and data structures
  • Fluency with SQL and a programming language (Python, R, JavaScript, etc.)
  • Fluency with a business intelligence platform (Tableau, Power BI, Looker, etc.)
Responsibilities
  • Work with Sales and DAT principal analysts to deliver industry insights, visualizations, and data for use by customers and in external publications
  • Address ambiguous customer problems and formulate hypotheses into actionable and well-designed experiments using
  • Work closely with external customers to rapidly develop custom data solutions
  • Represent DAT publicly as a subject matter expert during on-site and off-site customer meetings and trade shows
  • Proactively explore data and identify opportunities to help accelerate product development or improve existing products
  • Ensure existing and developing data feeds maintain scope, quality, and roadmap alignment throughout their life cycle
  • Act as a resource for increased knowledge within the company and the industry about DAT’s products and services
  • Work with Product Development to scale and develop successful prototypes into formal company offerings
DAT Freight & Analytics

DAT Freight & Analytics

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DAT Freight & Analytics operates in the freight and logistics industry, providing a platform that connects shippers needing to transport goods with carriers who do the transporting and brokers who facilitate these transactions. Their main product, the DAT Network, is a comprehensive marketplace that allows users to manage their transportation needs effectively. The platform offers tools for freight matching and is supported by advanced analytics through DAT iQ, which provides market intelligence to help clients make informed decisions. Unlike many competitors, DAT Solutions focuses heavily on data and automation, which enhances the efficiency of freight operations. The company's goal is to streamline the freight matching process, making it easier for clients to move goods efficiently.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Beaverton, Oregon

Founded

1978

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI integration in logistics enhances DAT's data-driven services and predictive analytics.
  • Blockchain technology offers DAT opportunities to enhance transparency and security in transactions.
  • E-commerce growth drives demand for DAT's efficient last-mile delivery analytics services.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging digital freight platforms like Convoy and Uber Freight increase competition for DAT.
  • Autonomous trucking technology could reduce demand for DAT's traditional load board services.
  • Cyberattacks in logistics, like DAT's recent breach, highlight vulnerabilities and risk customer trust.

What makes DAT Freight & Analytics unique

  • DAT offers the industry's only real-time freight rates based on $57 billion transactions.
  • DAT's platform connects shippers, carriers, and brokers with extensive reach and reliability.
  • DAT iQ provides deep market intelligence and data analytics for informed decision-making.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

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