Full-Time

Lead Business Analyst

Brokerage Marketplace Strategy & Operations

Posted on 10/30/2024

Uber Freight

Uber Freight

5,001-10,000 employees

Automotive & Transportation
Enterprise Software

Senior

Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid position requiring some in-office presence.

Category
Project Management
Strategy Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Python
R
SQL
Tableau
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 7+ years of professional experience
  • Strong analytical skillset
  • Proficiency in SQL and Excel
  • Strong strategic skillset
  • Proficiency in Tableau
  • Experience in either technology or marketplaces
  • Experience with R / Python or other programming languages
  • A consistent track record of driving impact on cross-functional teams
  • A consistent track record of leading successful analytical teams
Responsibilities
  • Find and prioritize opportunities to improve our Marketplace strategy, product, value proposition, and sales and operations processes, etc; some initiatives you drive will be highly analytical in nature, others will be operational and tactical, all requiring a strong bias for action
  • Lead the strategic and operational planning of the Brokerage Marketplace Operations team
  • Program manage and report on critical metrics to measure performance, traction and improvement, recommending and enacting action plans where needed
  • Report on progress to senior leadership and run steering committee meetings, MBRs, and annual planning

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$486.4M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

26%

2 year growth

27%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of Transplace increases Uber Freight's market share and operational efficiency.
  • Investment from Abu Dhabi Growth Fund indicates confidence in Uber Freight's growth.
  • Focus on core businesses post-autonomous division sale strengthens Uber Freight's resources.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from digital freight startups like Convoy and Loadsmart is intensifying.
  • Rising fuel costs are impacting freight operations' profitability.
  • Driver shortages could affect Uber Freight's service reliability.

What makes Uber Freight unique

  • Uber Freight's acquisition of Transplace enhances its logistics technology leadership.
  • Strong financial backing from major investors boosts Uber Freight's growth potential.
  • Integration of Transplace's technology with Uber Freight's network offers innovative supply chain solutions.

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