Strategy Analyst, Dray Alliance

• We are seeking someone who is intensely curious, eager to build things, and hungry to grow and learn quickly
• The ideal candidate will have a background in operational or financial analysis and be able to create clear insights from complex problems and datasets
• 2 years experience in operational analysis or data analysis roles
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency with SQL or other programming language
• A natural curiosity that inspires you to ask great questions
• A self-starter who can be flexible and take on whatever task is necessary

Desirable

• Dray Alliance is hiring a Strategy Analyst to support the Operations and Pricing functions
• Is a fully remote role that will provide a wide array of responsibilities with access to experienced mentors to help you thrive, including opportunities for growth within the role
• This role will be part of a small and agile team that will have the opportunity to make a significant impact across the organization
• Create and administer reporting that illuminates operational performance (Answering the question: “How are we doing?”)
• Create business recommendations that result in improved performance or profitability and are informed by data-driven analysis (“How can we get better?”)
• Forecast near-term volume and capacity (“What do we need to be ready for?”)
• Partner with internal stakeholders on cross-functional projects (“Who else can I learn with?”)
• Support Operations team by completing ad-hoc analyses (“How else can I help?”)
• Monitor customer and supplier pricing, make recommendations for rates that improve margin and promote business health
• Implement and maintain custom and contract rates
• Build analytic tools to assess performance of established pricing