Remote EDI Market & Strategy Analyst - AI Trainer
Laredo, Webb County, Texas, 78045, USA
Listed on 2026-02-16
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IT/Tech
Data Analyst, IT Business Analyst
Mercor is hiring on behalf of a cutting-edge AI research lab developing next-generation intelligent systems for enterprise operations. The lab is conducting deep research into the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and fulfillment solutions landscape, with a particular focus on AI disruption and competitive defensibility. We are seeking an experienced EDI Market & Competitive Strategy Analyst to evaluate incumbents, emerging startups, and AI-native entrants in the EDI ecosystem.
This role will help shape strategic decisions around product positioning, moat durability, and AI-driven transformation opportunities. This is a high-impact role suited for candidates with strong industry knowledge, strategic thinking skills, and experience analysing enterprise software markets.
- 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, including:
- 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.
- 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, Net Suite, 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.
- 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.
- Work directly with a leading AI research lab at the frontier of enterprise automation.
- Contribute to high-level strategic decisions in a rapidly evolving market.
- Engage in intellectually rigorous analysis with real-world impact.
- Flexible, project-based engagement with competitive compensation.
Remote EDI Market Competitive Strategy Analyst AI Trainer 80130 per hour
• Laredo, Texas, US
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