Logistics (Analyst-Associate)

David Protein • New York, NY

1d • $100,000 - $140,000

About The Position

David creates tools to increase muscle and decrease fat. Our first product is a protein bar. More broadly, David is a platform to develop high-protein, low-calorie, blood-sugar-friendly foods that are craveable. This is a rare opportunity to join a breakout food brand at a pivotal stage of growth. Led by CEO Peter Rahal, Cofounder and Former CEO of RXBAR, David is working to become the leading consumer food brand focused on high-protein foods in North America and beyond.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience in logistics, freight operations, supply chain, or a related field
• Hands-on experience managing carrier relationships - you know how to hold partners accountable
• Strong analytical skills and comfort building operational reports and trackers that the team actually uses
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with BI tools a plus
• ERP, WMS, and TMS experience a plus
• Familiarity with freight modes (FTL, LTL), carrier operations, and logistics cost structures
• Self-directed and proactive — you resolve problems without waiting to be asked
• High standards for follow-through and a low tolerance for things falling through the cracks
• Interest in building a brand with a mission to increase muscle and decrease fat

Nice To Haves

• experience with BI tools a plus
• ERP, WMS, and TMS experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Oversee inbound and outbound freight execution across FTL and LTL
• Identify and resolve shipment exceptions, delays, and routing issues before they create downstream problems
• Ensure freight execution supports seamless handoffs across suppliers, warehouses, and manufacturing partners
• Partner with fulfillment and supply chain teams to coordinate logistics around inventory flow and order priorities
• Develop and maintain the dashboards, trackers, and reports that give leadership real-time visibility into freight performance, transit times, and cost trends
• Continuously improve on intercompany OTIF, freight cost per unit, carrier scorecards, exception rates, tracking improvement and expanding our understanding
• Surface emerging risks and inefficiencies before they become operational problems
• Translate performance data into clear recommendations and follow through on the corrective actions that come from them
• Manage relationships with freight carriers and coordinate across logistics handoff points with suppliers, warehouses, and manufacturers, holding partners accountable to service, cost, and reliability expectations
• Ensure appointment scheduling and pickup coordination happen correctly across intercompany logistics (ingredients, transfers, and manufacturing shipments), building the processes and standards that partners follow to book and execute on time
• Build the processes and automations that ensure perfect logistics documentation across our entire supply chain
• Conduct regular carrier reviews and performance conversations, escalating or making changes when partners fall short
• Lead carrier RFPs and rate negotiations backed by data on David's volume, lanes, and priorities
• Own process improvement initiatives, from identifying the gap to designing and implementing the fix
• Build tools, automations, and workflows that reduce manual work and improve accuracy across the logistics function
• Support systems projects such as TMS evaluation and improvement, EDI improvements, and 3PL onboarding
• Partner cross-functionally with finance, retail operations, and supply chain on initiatives where logistics execution is critical

Benefits

• 100% covered Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• fully covered gym expenses
• Substantial and required PTO
• Company equity opportunity
• Salary: $100,000 - $140,000 per year DOE, inclusive of cash bonus based on attainment of company targets

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed