7 days ago
Strategy Analyst
North Star Staffing
Hybrid
Contractor
$240,000
Hybrid
Job Overview
Job TitleStrategy Analyst
Job TypeContractor
CategoryCommerce
Experience5 Years
DegreeMaster
Offered Salary$240,000
LocationHybrid
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Job Description
Role: Strategy Analyst (Remote)
We are hiring on behalf of a client developing advanced AI systems for enterprise operations. This engagement focuses on analyzing the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and fulfillment technology landscape, with particular emphasis on competitive positioning, defensibility, and the impact of AI-driven transformation.
This role is suited for professionals with strong enterprise software market analysis experience and the ability to evaluate structural competitive dynamics in 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
- Long-term enterprise contracts
- Evaluate 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
- 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)
- ERP systems and integrations (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
- Fulfillment and supply chain workflows
- 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.
We are committed to equal opportunity and consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
Key skills/competency
- Enterprise Software
- Market Analysis
- EDI
- Supply Chain
- AI Disruption
- Competitive Analysis
- B2B Ecosystems
- Strategic Insights
- SaaS
- Fulfillment Technology
How to Get Hired at North Star Staffing
- Research North Star Staffing's client focus: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to understand their client's needs in the AI and enterprise software space.
- Tailor your resume for Strategy Analyst roles: Highlight specific experience in enterprise SaaS market analysis, EDI, supply chain technology, and competitive strategy to match the job description keywords.
- Showcase analytical prowess: Provide concrete examples of how you've evaluated competitive landscapes, assessed defensibility, and developed forward-looking market scenarios in past roles.
- Prepare for market scenario discussions: Be ready to articulate your understanding of AI's disruptive potential in legacy EDI and fulfillment systems, demonstrating thought leadership.
- Emphasize remote work suitability: Highlight your ability to work independently, manage project-based engagements, and communicate effectively in a fully remote, global context.
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