Flexport · 5 months ago
Business Operations Manager
San Francisco, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$115K/yr - $144K/yr
4+ years expFlexport is a company dedicated to making global trade easier and more accessible, leveraging innovative technology and exceptional people. They are seeking a Business Operations Manager to work closely with the leadership team on strategic initiatives, solve complex problems, and drive operational leadership within the company. This role involves project leadership, end-to-end problem solving, and cross-functional influence, aimed at enhancing the company's operations and cultivating future leaders.
Freight ServiceLogisticsShippingSoftwareSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Own and drive a portfolio of high-priority, cross-functional projects
Take on ambiguous business challenges, frame the problem, conduct rigorous analysis, and develop and implement data-driven solutions with stakeholders across the company
Synthesize complex data and insights into clear, concise presentations for the CEO and senior leadership team
Act as a force multiplier, building consensus and driving alignment with leaders across the company's product, engineering, sales, and operations teams without direct authority
Spend time embedded within a specific business unit or product team to understand their operations, identify gaps, and help cultivate the next generation of leaders
Take on ad-hoc projects from the CEO and Chief of Staff that are critical to the company's success
Qualification
Required
4-8 years of professional experience in a highly analytical and fast-paced environment, such as management consulting, investment banking, a strategy/operations, or finance role in a high-growth environment
Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and financial modeling skills. You are comfortable with data and can use it to build compelling business cases and drive decisions
Proven track record of end-to-end problem-solving. You have a history of taking a project from an initial idea to full implementation
High-achiever with a relentless work ethic. You are comfortable with long hours and the demands of a high-growth, high-stakes environment
Structured and logical thinker with the ability to quickly get up to speed on new industries, products, and challenges
Outstanding communication and presentation skills. You can distill complex information into clear, actionable insights for an executive audience
A desire to transition from a purely advisory role to a hands-on, operational leadership position. You are looking to build and grow a business, not just analyze it
Preferred
A passion for logistics, AI and technology is a plus
Company
Flexport
Flexport is a full-service global freight forwarder and logistics platform using modern software to fix the user experience in global trade.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.7BKey Investors
ShopifyKohlberg Kravis RobertsSoftBank Vision Fund
2024-01-19Convertible Note· $260M
2023-08-30Series Unknown
2023-07-01Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Ryan Petersen
Founder and CEO
Stuart Leung
Chief Financial Officer
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