Business Intelligence Analyst (Remote)

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About Transfix:


Transfix, named to Forbes’ “Next Billion-Dollar Startups” list, is the leading transportation solutions provider whose digital brokerage marketplace and logistics software offerings are helping transform the $800 billion trucking industry. Since its founding in 2013, Transfix has been driven by a mission to deliver simple, smart, and sustainable solutions for shippers and carriers, powered by people and technology.


Here at Transfix, we are not only building incredible technology solving some of the world’s biggest, most complex, and most important challenges in the freight and logistics industry; We are also helping protect our environment and are passionate about making the world a better place by increasing sustainability and eliminating the extreme amount of waste that currently exists in our industry.


By combining deep industry expertise and a best in class carrier network with cutting-edge technology, Transfix is reimagining the world of transportation. Transfix works with some of the largest Fortune 500 companies such as Staples, Unilever, Target and Wayfair rely on Transfix to handle their most important FTL freight needs. With instant pricing, algorithmic matching, superior service, and unmatched intelligence, Transfix is optimizing the supply chain from start to finish. 


The problems we solve everyday are real and require creativity, grit, and determination. Recognized as one of Built In’s Best Places to Work 2021, Transfix is building a culture that challenges norms while fostering experimentation and personal growth. We’re hiring team members who are passionate and are energized by the vision to simplify and transform one of the largest and most complex industries through technology, data and a strong commitment to customers. 


Transfix is building incredible technology solving some of the world’s biggest, most complex, and most important challenges in the freight and logistics industry. We are also helping protect our environment and are passionate about making the world a better place by increasing sustainability and eliminating the extreme amount of waste that currently exists in the freight and logistics industry. 


Transfix is building incredible technology solving some of the world’s biggest, most complex, and most important challenges in the freight and logistics industry. We are also helping protect our environment and are passionate about making the world a better place. Also, we are growing fast, and right now, we are looking for a smart, innovative, teamwork-oriented BI Analyst to join our growing Data team. In this role, you’ll work directly with key stakeholders within our company to develop critical business KPIs, build impactful dashboards and workflow tools, with a keen eye toward continuous improvement. You’ll partner with other brilliant data scientists, data engineers, and analysts, and will be integral in driving coordinated efforts on our most important initiatives such as pricing, operational efficiency, and network development, just to name a few. We use Looker here at Transfix, so you’ll dive deeply into Looker and will also help train and empower other Looker users to better leverage this robust platform to measure, meet, and exceed our KPI goals.


If the idea of transforming an entire industry through innovation and strategic problem-solving, all while making a positive impact on the environment and driving sustainability, keeps on reading!

What You'll Do in this Role:

  • Build a library of widely used reports to make a strong impact on the business
  • Collaborate with business strategists (data scientists, data engineers, and fellow analysts) to develop critical business KPI’s 
  • Write LookML to create standardized explores to enable rapid development of high-quality Looker content
  • Train power users on Looker content development best practices
  • Manage Looker administration and permissions including using roles, groups, and user attributes
  • Own the looker ticketing queue and prioritize requests based on the immediate needs of the business

How You Know this Role is for You:

  • You have a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM or quantitative field 
  • You love data and you love problem-solving!
  • You have 2+ years of professional experience writing SQL
  • You have worked with reporting/visualization platforms (e.g. Looker, Tableau, Power BI)
  • You’re excited about working in a fast-paced, impact-driven environment, and can manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • You can draft compelling analytical reports, and communicate effectively on what they mean
  • You’re obsessed with data hygiene and accuracy, so you’re diligent and disciplined when it comes to testing and validating reports
  • You enjoy collaborating with people across diverse functions and being surrounded by awesome people who are passionate about their work and our mission
  • You are bored if you’re not thinking about continuous improvement through consistent iteration and testing





Transfix is deeply committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in our hiring, programming, and in our work both internally and externally. We recognize how critical diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice are to achieving our mission, our growth, and our success. In support of this commitment, some of our focuses include (but are not limited to):


-Developing policies, procedures, and services to our employees, carriers, and shippers that uplift and protect to prevent inequalities 

-Building relationships among our employees, customers, and supporters that are reflective of our community

-Prioritizing the inclusion of diverse communities and underrepresented groups in internal leadership

-Fostering a culture of compassion, empathy, open-mindedness, compassion, and inclusivity

-Creating and maintaining opportunities for continuous education, discourse, and engagement related to issues of equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice


Transfix is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Transfix are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, and are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. It is Transfix’s policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. Transfix does not and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Transfix encourages applicants of all ages.


To all recruitment agencies: Transfix does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not be held responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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Transfix's NYC HQ is steps from the Oculus and Fulton Center, with access to subway train lines. We are close to tons of restaurants, shops. We are on the top floor so have wonderful light and breathtaking views, including a spectacular view of One World Trade from our outdoor rooftop deck!

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