Head of Data Science, Arrive Logistics
$200-300k
+ Bonus
More information about location
Carrier and customer-centric logistics company
Be an early applicant
Carrier and customer-centric logistics company
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$200-300k
+ Bonus
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To define a new standard for service in freight and push the limits of what’s possible for itself and its partners every day.
Role
Who you are
- We're seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Data Science to join our technology leadership team
- 5+ years in data analytics and quantitative modeling as a hands-on technical contributor
- 3-5 years of relevant industry experience is a MUST (freight brokerage, logistics, supply chain, B2B pricing
- 5+ years of leadership/management experience, leading a team deeply embedded in multiple functions of the business
- Excellent educational background in a quantitative field, such as Operations Research, Economics/Econometrics, Forecast/Planning, Data Science/Machine Learning
- Proficiency in SQL, Python, R, Spark, and familiarity with code and programming concepts
- Experience with big data architectures, data modeling, ETL, and building large-scale data processing pipelines
- Knowledge of deep learning, optimization, casual interference, and Agile methodologies
- Excellent ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences and vice-versa
- A strategic, hands-on leader who simplifies complex problems and balances long-term vision with short-term needs
- Proactive, self-starting, collaborative, and driven to personally own and complete critical initiatives
What the job involves
- This is a pivotal role where you'll not only refine our data science strategy and spearhead innovation but also play a critical role in shaping our overall data strategy, influencing the future of our data infrastructure, and enhancing our data visualization capabilities for scalable growth
- Arrive boasts an outstanding data foundation. The logistics industry is rich with market data, and we've built a proprietary platform for operations, instrumentation, and internal data collection. At Arrive, data-driven decisions, automation, and innovation are paramount. In this leadership role, you'll collaborate extensively with various teams across the technology group and the wider business
- Develop and champion strategic data initiatives that directly align with quarterly and annual business objectives. You'll coordinate product and feature launches, foster the growth of your team, and serve as a senior leader within the Technology organization, articulating our holistic vision, strategy, and roadmap
- Build upon and evolve Arrive's data science function and strategy, positioning us at the forefront of the industry
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders across the organization to identify and solve complex business challenges, leveraging data to uncover and exploit new opportunities
- Lead the creation of sophisticated data models that drive strategic initiatives and are seamlessly integrated into our products, delivering daily insights and automation to thousands of users
- Continuously seek new and impactful ways to utilize Arrive's vast data assets for the benefit of our customers, always ensuring end-user privacy and security
- Partner with the Engineering team to define and optimize our data infrastructure, and work with the Solutions group to enhance data visualization and utilization
- Serve as an integral part of the technology leadership team, collaborating closely with Product Management and Engineering to drive integrated solutions
- Strategize and create cutting-edge models and capabilities in areas such as supply chain forecasting, pricing, NLP for automation, and people forecasting, making our vision of "empowering the ambitious" through software and data a reality
- Lead Arrive's entire data science function. This includes understanding the needs of various teams, establishing an optimal team structure, and designing end-to-end workflows to best serve those needs
- Take ownership of developing, estimating, and executing a data science roadmap, consistently measuring and testing for quantitative success and continuous improvements
- Build, lead, manage, and mentor a high-performing team of skilled data scientists, empowering them to proactively lead iteration cycles with stakeholders and advance according to the team's vision and business goals
- Actively gauge fluctuations in the needs of relevant teams across Arrive and strategically hire new team members to scale the function effectively
- Maintain highly effective communication and responsiveness within your team and with stakeholders across the company, adeptly managing a large volume of ongoing projects
- Collaboratively partner with Arrive's internal teams, customers, carriers, and the broader freight logistics technology ecosystem to ensure seamless operations and foster strong relationships
- Possess the ability to consider long-term sustainability in all data science decisions, with a keen eye for scalability and maintainability, while balancing future ideals with short and medium-term needs
- Exhibit strong communication skills, effectively championing the best ideas and advocating for your beliefs with integrity and respect
- This position will supervise a team of Data Scientists within the Technology organization
Our take
Arrive Logistics, a rapidly growing multimodal transportation and technology company based in Austin, Texas, has emerged as a key player in the U.S. freight brokerage industry. From its impressive $30 million in truckload sales during its first year to a staggering $2.4 billion in 2022, Arrive Logistics is clearly on a trajectory for substantial growth.
The recent establishment of a new office in Guadalajara, Mexico, underscores Arrive's commitment to expanding its footprint and enhancing its cross-border logistics capabilities. This strategic move aligns with increasing trade activities between the U.S. and Mexico, catering to the growing demand for localised logistics solutions. The Guadalajara office will facilitate seamless connections across Arrive's North American operations, leveraging local expertise and resources to drive operational excellence.
As consumer expectations for faster shipping evolve and eCommerce continues to flourish, Arrive Logistics' proactive response to these market dynamics positions it uniquely for continued success in the dynamic freight industry landscape. Bolstered by significant investments across multiple funding rounds, the company continues to intensifying its focus on team expansion and service diversification.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Apr 2021
$300m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Jun 2019
$25m
SERIES B
Total funding: $335m
Company benefits
- Employee referral bonus program
- Relocation assistance no matter where you’re moving from
- Weekly lunches on Arrive
- Competitive compensation packages
- Excellent benefits
- Matching 401(k) plan
- Two floating holidays in your first year
- Professional development tools
- Leadership development programs
Company HQ
Southeast Austin, Austin, TX
Leadership
Matt Pyatt
(CEO)Has a BSc in Marketing and Entrepreneurship and previously worked as an account executive at Command Transportation.
Eric Dunigan
(President)Graduated from Miami University before co-founding Arrive Logistics.
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