Remote EDI Market & Competitive Strategy Analyst - AI Trainer ($80-$130 per hour)

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.
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• Key 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.
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• Requirements
• 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.
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• Preferred Qualifications
• 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.
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• Why Join
• 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.