Strategy Analyst

About the Role: Strategy Analyst

Keystone Recruitment is assisting a client in recruiting a Strategy Analyst to focus on advanced AI systems for enterprise operations. This fully remote engagement is crucial for analyzing the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and fulfillment technology landscape, with a particular emphasis on competitive positioning, defensibility, and the transformative impact of AI.

This role is ideal for professionals with strong experience in enterprise software market analysis and the ability to evaluate structural competitive dynamics within complex B2B ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct structured analysis of the EDI and fulfillment solutions market, including incumbents and emerging entrants.
• Compare product capabilities, vertical focus, integration ecosystems, and value propositions.
• Assess competitive moats, including network effects, switching costs, regulatory and compliance considerations, embedded integrations with ERP/WMS/TMS systems, and long-term enterprise contracts.
• Evaluate the defensibility of legacy EDI providers in the context of AI-enabled disruption.
• Analyze positioning advantages of established vendors versus AI-native startups.
• Develop forward-looking market scenarios, including strategic responses available to incumbents and likely competitive leaders under increased AI adoption.
• Produce structured written reports and executive-ready strategic insights.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in one or more of the following: Enterprise SaaS market analysis, Supply chain or logistics technology, EDI platforms or B2B integration software, Technology-focused strategy consulting, Private equity, venture capital, or corporate strategy analysis in enterprise software.
• Strong understanding of EDI standards (e.g., X12, EDIFACT) and ERP systems and integrations (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Fulfillment and supply chain workflows expertise.
• Experience evaluating competitive positioning and defensibility in enterprise software markets.
• Ability to assess AI disruption potential across technical and business dimensions.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to present structured, data-driven insights.
• Independent analytical thinker comfortable working in evolving market contexts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain technology, logistics SaaS, or B2B integration platforms.
• Exposure to AI-enabled enterprise software products.
• Background in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or investment analysis.
• Familiarity with workflow automation and AI transformation in enterprise systems.

Engagement Details

• Independent contractor engagement.
• Fully remote with flexible scheduling.
• Project-based work with potential extension based on project needs.
• Hourly compensation: $80–$130 depending on experience and scope.
• Weekly payment via secure payment platforms.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to provide independent contractor services in their country of residence.

Key skills/competency

• Enterprise SaaS Analysis
• Competitive Strategy
• EDI Standards
• Supply Chain Technology
• AI Disruption
• Market Scenario Planning
• B2B Integration
• ERP Systems
• Strategic Insights
• Written Communication