Director, Data at Flexe

Seattle, Washington, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Logistics, Supply ChainIndustries

Requirements

  • Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Quantitative Economics, or a related quantitative field
  • 7+ years of hands-on experience in a data science or machine learning role
  • 3+ years of experience in a leadership or management position, with a proven track record of building and mentoring data science teams
  • Demonstrated experience in shipping AI-enabled products to market, with a focus on both new product development and feature augmentation of existing software
  • Expertise in a programming language such as Python (including libraries like Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch) or R
  • Strong background in machine learning techniques, statistical modeling, and experimental design (A/B testing)
  • Strong experience in model building, fine-tuning, RAG, and other latest methodologies in AI technologies
  • Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation
  • Experience with big data technologies and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tell compelling stories with data
  • Strong business acumen and strategic thinking, with the ability to connect data science initiatives to business goals
  • Excellent leadership, project management, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Define a data science strategy in support of the overall business strategy and objectives and execute against it
  • Identify new opportunities for leveraging data and advanced analytics to solve complex business problems and drive growth
  • Recruit (as needed), mentor, and develop a team of talented data scientists, machine learning engineers, and data analysts. Direct reports may include other Sr. Managers and/or Managers
  • Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and data-driven decision-making within the team
  • Oversee the design, development, and deployment of predictive models, machine learning algorithms, and other advanced analytical solutions
  • Identify and prioritize AI-enabled features for existing solutions (e.g., predictive analytics, intelligent automation, personalized recommendations, natural language processing)
  • Ensure the accuracy, reliability, interpretability, and usability of data science outputs
  • Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to understand needs and translate them into data science initiatives
  • Communicate complex analytical insights clearly and concisely to diverse audiences at all levels of the organization
  • Help foster AI experimentation and diffusion across the organization
  • Establish and enforce best practices for data quality, data governance, and model lifecycle management
  • Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in data science and machine learning

Skills

Machine Learning
Predictive Modeling
Natural Language Processing
Data Science
AI
Predictive Analytics
Data Engineering

Flexe

On-demand warehousing and fulfillment services

About Flexe

Flexe provides logistics and supply chain management services tailored for the e-commerce market. The company offers on-demand warehousing and fulfillment solutions that allow businesses to manage their inventory and order fulfillment without long-term commitments. This flexibility enables companies to adjust their storage needs based on demand, which is particularly useful for e-commerce businesses facing fluctuating sales. Flexe positions warehouses closer to consumers, which helps reduce transportation costs and improve delivery times, including same-day delivery options that set it apart from competitors like Amazon. By charging for its services based on usage, Flexe helps businesses save on capital costs while enhancing their operational efficiency.

Seattle, WashingtonHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$319.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Industrial & Manufacturing, Consumer GoodsIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Med­ical, den­tal, & vision insurance
401k with employ­er match
4 weeks PTO
Additional 13 paid com­pa­ny hol­i­days
2 days of vol­un­teer PTO
12 weeks paid parental leave
Ful­ly remote, in-office, or hybrid work environment
$300 home office stipend
Month­ly home inter­net reimbursement
Employ­ee sup­port groups, social groups, & men­tor­ship program
Employ­ee-dri­ven pro­grams for volunteering
Man­ag­er devel­op­ment pro­gram & resources
Access to free LinkedIn Learn­ing courses

Risks

Increased competition from new Seattle logistics startups like Auger and Freightmate.
Decline in freight volumes and high interest rates strain Flexe's financial stability.
Recent layoffs and executive departures may disrupt Flexe's growth and service delivery.

Differentiation

Flexe offers on-demand warehousing, reducing fixed-term commitments for businesses.
Same-day delivery service helps Flexe compete with major players like Amazon.
Flexe's technology-driven logistics solutions enhance operational efficiency for e-commerce businesses.

Upsides

Growing e-commerce market increases demand for flexible warehousing solutions like Flexe's.
Seattle's logistics tech talent pool provides Flexe with skilled workforce and partnership opportunities.
Digital transformation in logistics offers Flexe opportunities to enhance technology-driven solutions.

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