Director of Analytics & Data

We are hiring a Director of Analytics & Data to lead our data team of five. You will own analytics, data science and the AI platform, and partner with the executive team on the decisions that shape our marketplace and our products.

About Us

Traba is building the AI operating layer for the industrial supply chain. Our marketplace connects light industrial businesses with reliable workers, and Neo brings AI to operations teams across the supply chain. We are backed by Founders Fund, Khosla Ventures and General Catalyst.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and grow a team of five across analytics and data science. Own hiring, performance and career paths

• Set the roadmap for data science and the AI platform, including evaluation and measurement for Neo and our internal agents

• Build forecasting and optimization models that improve marketplace balance, fill rate and growth

• Partner with Operations, Sales, Finance, Product and Engineering. Present findings and recommendations to the executive team

• Own metric definitions, data quality and the dashboards leaders rely on. Keep self-service analytics working for every team

• Stay hands-on: review the team's work and take on the hardest analyses.

   

What You’ll Need

• 6+ years of experience in business analytics, operations strategy, or marketplace optimization

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, Data Science, or related field

• Strong SQL proficiency; experience with Python/R/ML modeling is a plus

• Experience with BI tools such as Tableau, Looker, or Power BI

• Ability to identify business challenges and solve them using data-driven insights

• Excellent communication skills to influence cross-functional stakeholders

• Experience in high-growth startups or marketplace businesses is a plus

• Comfortable in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment where you’ll wear multiple hats

Benefits

• 📈 Start-up equity

• 💰 Competitive Salary

• 🩺 100% Paid health, dental & vision coverage

• 🍽️ Dinner Provided via DoorDash, free DashPass & stocked kitchen for NY employees

• 🚍 Commuter benefit

• 🎤 Team building events

• 🏋🏽 Gympass Benefit

• 🌴 Flexible PTO

• ✚✚ Additional: One Medical Membership, Gympass, HSA via Optum, Talkspace, HealthAdvocate, Teledoc Health

Salary Range Details

The compensation range for this position is set between $200,000 and $230,000, reflecting our market analysis and other relevant considerations. However, exceptions may be made for candidates with qualifications that significantly differ from those outlined in the job description.

Our Values

Dream Big - We are on a path to change the world for the better. We create and communicate a bold direction that inspires a life-changing vision. We don’t sacrifice long-term value for short-term results.

Olympian’s Work Ethic - Changing the world never comes easy. We work harder, longer, and smarter, not just two out of three. We put everything we have on the field.

Growth Mindset - We confront the toughest challenges head-on and persevere. Sometimes we fail, but we brush ourselves off, adapt, learn, and push forward with resilience.

Customer Obsession - We go the extra mile for our workers and businesses. We remain focused on delivering high-quality products and services that solve these often overlooked communities’ problems.

What is Light Industrial Labor?

Light industrial labor drives the efficiency of global supply chains, encompassing essential, entry-level roles in warehouses and distribution centers. These workers pack boxes, load trucks, and manage day-to-day operations that ensure goods move seamlessly to meet growing consumer and business demands. It’s a $200B+ global market and a critical part of keeping goods moving smoothly in today's economy.