Electronic Data Interchange Analyst

EDI Market & Competitive Strategy Analyst [$80-$130/hr] Experienced EDI Market & Competitive Strategy Analyst to evaluate incumbents, emerging startups, and AI-native entrants in the EDI ecosystem Role Responsibilities • Conduct structured analysis of the EDI and fulfillment solutions market, including major incumbents and emerging players • Identify and compare unique product capabilities, vertical specialization, integration ecosystems, and value propositions • Assess competitive moats, including: • Network effects • Switching costs • Regulatory/compliance barriers • Embedded integrations with ERP/WMS/TMS systems • Long-term enterprise contracts • Analyze the extent to which the current EDI landscape is defensible against AI-native disruption • Evaluate the structural advantages of legacy providers vs. AI-first startups • Develop forward-looking scenarios: • If AI becomes transformative in EDI, how incumbents could defend themselves • Which existing players are best positioned to adapt or dominate • Produce structured reports and executive-ready insights Good Candidature • 2+ years of experience in one or more of the following: • Enterprise SaaS market analysis • Supply chain / logistics technology • EDI platforms or B2B integration software • Strategy consulting (tech-focused) • Private equity / venture capital diligence in enterprise software • Strong understanding of: • EDI standards (X12, EDIFACT, etc.) • ERP integrations (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.) • Fulfillment and supply chain workflows • Experience analyzing competitive moats and defensibility in enterprise software markets • Ability to evaluate AI disruption potential across technical and business dimensions • Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, structured insights • Highly analytical, independent thinker comfortable operating in ambiguity Nice to Have • Prior experience in supply chain tech, logistics SaaS, or B2B integration platforms • Experience evaluating AI-native enterprise software startups • Background in strategy consulting, growth equity, or corporate strategy • Familiarity with automation, agentic workflows, or AI transformation in enterprise systems