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About DoorDash, Inc
DoorDash, Inc. is an American company operating online food ordering and food delivery. It trades under the symbol DASH. With a 56% market share, DoorDash is the largest food delivery platform in the United States.
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The Associate Manager role within DoorDash's New Verticals Strategy & Operations team focuses on enhancing logistics efficiency for both first-party DashMarts and third-party retail deliveries. Reporting to a Senior Manager in Central Strategy & Operations, this non-technical position involves deep analysis of forecasting systems to ensure accurate demand predictions and labor needs. Day-to-day responsibilities include identifying forecast variance drivers, testing model changes with cross-functional teams, scaling analytical insights into operational improvements, and drafting product requirements for GTM efforts. Key skills required are advanced SQL proficiency, AI tooling knowledge, problem-solving from first principles, and the ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels. Ideal candidates have 4-6+ years of experience in logistics, financial services, or related fields, along with a Bachelor’s Degree. This role is crucial for driving sustainable growth and operational excellence across DoorDash's expanding delivery network.
Operate forecasting systems to ensure accuracy in predicting demand and labor needs.
Identify forecast variance drivers and test model changes using AI-enabled tools.
Transform analytical insights into scalable operational experiments for improvement.
Build forecasting enhancements through complex SQL queries and product requirements.
Analyze impacts of forecast improvements on operations and financial performance.
Lead cross-functional teams to drive alignment on roadmap priorities and initiatives.
What we're looking for
4-6+ years of professional experience in product operations, financial services, logistics, consulting, engineering, launch operations, or business operations.
Strong analytical background with advanced SQL proficiency and deep understanding of AI tooling.
Ability to build models from scratch and use data for forecasting outcomes.
Experience solving forecasting and operational problems innovatively without relying on traditional methods.
Comfortable operating at both strategic and tactical levels, influencing roadmap discussions and conducting detailed data analysis.
Strong business acumen with an understanding of how forecast decisions impact cost, service levels, and network performance.