Full-Time

Business Analyst Operations

II, Carrier Strategy & Operations, Powerloop

Posted on 11/21/2024

Uber Freight

Uber Freight

5,001-10,000 employees

Data & Analytics
Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$139.2kAnnually

Mid

New York, NY, USA

Work from home available 2-3 times per week; must reside within commuting distance of New York City office.

Category
Business Research
Project Management
Strategy Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Python
Data Science
R
SQL
Postgres
Tableau
Business Analytics
Oracle
Snowflake
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, or other directly related field of study
  • 3 years of experience in an analytics focused role
  • 3 years of experience with big-data SQL engines
  • 3 years of experience using any relational database management systems including Hive, Presto, Postgres, Snowflake or Oracle
  • 3 years of experience in data visualization using Tableau or Google Data Studio tools
  • 3 years of experience in solving problems using large data sets in a business context
  • 2 years of experience in presenting to a variety of stakeholders, including executive leadership
  • 1 year of experience using Python for analysis or automation of processes
Responsibilities
  • create and execute various analytics projects to inform team strategy and internal partners; including the development of reports, dashboards, and scripts/automation using Google Suite, SQL, Tableau, R, and Python
  • develop strategies, set goals, and build roadmaps to improve service
  • guide our thinking on key components of our overall service strategy and lead cross-functional stakeholder groups to deliver on that strategy
  • work with data science and product teams to develop business cases and insights from operations team (account management, carrier sales, support, and tracking)
  • identify, plan, and execute large scale initiatives to solve business problems and improve our existing processes
  • collaborate with account management teams, carrier sales, tracking, and other teams to identify process inefficiencies, build solutions, and drive operational efficiency (e.g. centralizing repeatable processes, account strategy, and growth, weekly performance reporting)
  • organize and structure work across a variety of cross-functional teams to deliver on shared goals and priorities

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$486.4M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

N/A

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

24%

2 year growth

26%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The acquisition of Transplace enhances Uber Freight's capabilities, potentially leading to increased market share and revenue growth.
  • Uber Freight's integration with Uber's broader ecosystem offers employees opportunities for cross-functional collaboration and innovation.
  • The backing from prominent investors provides financial stability and resources for further expansion and technological advancements.

What critics are saying

  • The logistics sector's volatility and supply chain complexities could pose challenges to Uber Freight's operational efficiency.
  • Integration of Transplace's operations and technology may face hurdles, impacting short-term performance and employee workload.

What makes Uber Freight unique

  • Uber Freight's acquisition of Transplace positions it as a leading logistics technology platform, combining digital carrier networks with advanced shipper technology.
  • The strategic investment from Abu Dhabi Growth Fund, D1 Capital, and GCM Grosvenor underscores Uber Freight's financial backing and growth potential.
  • Uber Freight leverages Uber's extensive technological expertise and infrastructure, setting it apart from traditional logistics companies.

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