Senior Analyst, Analytics and Forecasting

DoorDash; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

DoorDash is seeking a Senior Analyst in Analytics and Forecasting. This role is key in managing projects to optimize operations and improve business processes, requiring strong analytical skills and proficiency in SQL and BI tools. The ideal candidate will have a quantitative degree and experience in leading teams and influencing functions across the company. Join us to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

401(k) plan with employer matching

16 weeks of paid parental leave

wellness benefits

paid time off and sick leave

medical, dental, and vision benefits

mental health program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience with a Masters Degree OR 4+ years with a Bachelors Degree.
• Experience with ETL pipelines and collaborating with Data/Software Engineers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage processes and timelines, ensuring effective communication with senior leadership.
• Own business outcomes by driving initiatives across technical teams.
• Proactively identify opportunities for system optimization and automation.

Skills

SQL

Excel

Business Intelligence

Analytical

Education

Masters Degree in Quantitative field

Bachelors Degree in Quantitative field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Sigma

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About The Team

You will be a part of the Network Operations Excellence (NOE) team which is a component of the Global Support and Integrity Operations (GSIO) organization. The primary role of this organization is to provide the best support for Dashers, Consumers and Merchants to maximize Customer retention while minimizing cost. We achieve this by creating feedback mechanisms and insights to influence process design and resource allocation to improve the experience. Our ultimate objective is to enhance the experience of all customers engaging with DoorDash, and improve key performance indicators (KPIs). To achieve this objective, the team will operate and execute support experiences.

About The Team

You will be a part of the Network Operations Excellence (NOE) team which is a component of the Global Support and Integrity Operations (GSIO) organization. The primary role of this organization is to provide the best support for Dashers, Consumers and Merchants to maximize Customer retention while minimizing cost. We achieve this by creating feedback mechanisms and insights to influence process design and resource allocation to improve the experience. Our ultimate objective is to enhance the experience of all customers engaging with DoorDash, and improve key performance indicators (KPIs). To achieve this objective, the team will operate and execute support experiences.

About The Role

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Business Analyst to join our Forecasting and Network Operations Excellence team. This role will be instrumental in managing and driving projects aimed at scaling our global operations, optimizing processes, and coming up with cost-saving solutions. Your analytical expertise and strategic vision will shape the future of DoorDash's operational excellence. To be successful in this role, you should have demonstrated experience in designing, implementing and executing SQL. You should also have a talent for improving business processes. You'll be responsible for bridging data and business requirements, asking insightful questions and mining the answers. This role plays an important part in leading projects and influencing cross-functional teams such as Workforce Management, Business Intelligence, Data Science, Operations, Finance and Customer Experience.

Must be based in one of the following locations: New York, Seattle, San Francisco, Tempe, Sunnyvale

You’re Excited About This Opportunity Because You Will

• Manage Processes & Timelines; You will manage timely and succinct communications to Senior leadership partners to ensure accountability. You’ll balance urgency and priority while moving the needle on multiple initiatives
• Own business outcomes of our GSIO by driving initiatives across technical teams such as Data Science and Business Intelligence
• Exhibit agility in report creation and analysis, crafting BI dashboards and datasets within tight timelines to address immediate needs
• Take the lead in managing the demand planning process for designated business lines.
• Proactively pinpoint opportunities for business improvement, system optimization, and automation while implementing data-driven process enhancements to optimize existing workflows.
• Streamline and scale the existing planning process efficiently to cater to the distinct needs of each business line, ensuring alignment with growth and scalability objectives.
  
  

We’re Excited About You Because You

• You have a Masters Degree in a Quantitative field +2yrs of relevant experience OR a Bachelors in a Quantitative field +4yrs of relevant experience
• Possess a strong proficiency in SQL, Excel, and building dashboards with using BI Tools such as Tableau, Sigma, Power BI, Quicksight, Looker; Familiarity with Snowflake and Sigma is a plus
• Can read an ETL pipeline and collaborate with Data and Software Engineers
• Can design new metrics and collaborate with Data Scientists
• Can lead projects independently and collaborate with Operations, Finance
• successfully influence without authority
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills; you know how to work with individual contributors and senior leaders
• You’re curious to learn new things and find ways to improve the DoorDash ecosystem
  
  

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Compensation

Actual compensation within the pay range listed below will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior relevant experience, and specific work location. Base salary is localized according to employee work location.

DoorDash cares about you and your overall well-being. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees, which includes a 401(k) plan with employer matching, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, wellness benefits, commuter benefits match, paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws (e.g. Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act). DoorDash also offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, disability and basic life insurance, family-forming assistance, and a mental health program, among others.

To learn more about our benefits, visit our careers page here.

See Below For Paid Time Off Details

• For salaried roles: flexible paid time off/vacation, plus 80 hours of paid sick time per year.
• For hourly roles: vacation accrued at about 1 hour for every 25.97 hours worked (e.g. about 6.7 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 3.4 hours/month if working 20 hours/week), and paid sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked (e.g. about 5.8 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 2.9 hours/month if working 20 hours/week).
  
  

The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographical market up to our highest geographical market within the United States.

$63,000—$105,900 USD

About DoorDash

At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started with door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known for delivering food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods.

DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We're committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave and more.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.

Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash. We value a diverse workforce – people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Software Development

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