Principal Product Analyst

sennder is on a mission to revolutionize digital freight in Europe. As a leading digital freight forwarder, we connect shippers with carriers to move truck loads efficiently, transparently, and sustainably. Our data-driven approach optimizes logistics operations, enabling seamless supply chain management and cost-effective solutions. Join us to shape the future of freight logistics with cutting-edge analytics and technology. Get to know us better by reviewing our "About Us" presentation.  

We are a growing team looking for a Principal Product Analyst in the Product department to help us on our journey to revolutionize road freight logistics. The role is located in our Amsterdam or Berlin office.

WHAT YOU WILL DO …

We are seeking a Principal Product Analyst to lead data-driven decision-making across our 15+ product teams. In this high-impact role, you will be responsible for building and leading the Product Analytics function at sennder. You will define key metrics, tools, and processes, uncover critical insights, and influence product strategy. By working closely with product managers, engineers, and data teams, you will optimize freight operations, improve marketplace efficiency, and drive innovation across our platform. Your expertise in data analytics, experimentation, and business intelligence will play a crucial role in scaling sennder’s digital freight ecosystem. You will report to the VP of Product. In this role, you will..

• Act as a key contributor to product strategy and decision-making by identifying trends in user behavior, shaping the roadmap, and defining key metrics for success.
• Implement frameworks for feature validation (A/B experiments, quasi-experiments, time-series, and qualitative analysis) to assess the impact of our initiatives on users and business strategy.
• Evaluate and recommend product analytics tools and methodologies to enhance sennder’s product analytics capabilities, including potential AI/LLM-powered tools.
• Manage the front-end data lifecycle, from defining events and behaviors to using product analytics tools to derive key insights for decision-making.
• Provide actionable insights into user behavior, operational performance, and marketplace dynamics to inform strategic decisions.
• Define core product KPIs and build dashboards, reports, and visualization frameworks for internal stakeholders.
• Empower product teams by democratizing and scaling data-driven decision-making and automating key analytics processes.
• Present complex data insights in an effective way for senior stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Lead and build a small, high-performing team, shaping the future of Product Analytics at sennder.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR..

• 8+ years of experience in Product Analytics, Data Science, or Business Intelligence, preferably in a high-growth tech environment. Experience managing and building a team is a plus.
• Strong background in SQL, Python (or R), event tracking, and data visualization tools (e.g., Looker, Amplitude, FullStory).
• Extensive experience with statistical analysis and product feature validation frameworks (e.g., A/B Testing, Quasi-experiments, etc.). Experience with B2B, low-traffic products is a plus.
• Advanced problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities to develop data-driven strategies (e.g., for feature adoption, retention etc.).
• Proven ability to initiate and prioritize initiatives and translate company goals into strategic priorities for product analytics.
• Experience designing and implementing cohort, correlation, and regression analyses, and retention studies.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and communicate them effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven experience in a marketplace, logistics, or supply chain-related product environment is a plus.
• Fluency in English (written/verbal) and currently based in/around Amsterdam.

What You Can Expect:

• Be part of a high-impact team driving data-led decisions in Europe’s leading digital freight company. Learn more about who we are on our career site. 
• Work in a fast-paced, hybrid environment with a diverse and talented team of 1,500 colleagues from 74 nationalities across 27 offices, brought together yearly at our highly anticipated sennder Summer Camp.
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge analytics, machine learning applications, and high-scale logistics challenges.
• Opportunity for professional growth, learning, and leadership in an expanding multinational company.
• Make a real-world impact by optimizing freight operations for efficiency and sustainability.

If you are passionate about leveraging data to drive innovation and efficiency in the logistics industry, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us redefine the future of digital freight!

We value humility, and we're as interested in your character as we are in your talent. Please apply, even if you feel you only meet part of our listed criteria. Diversity drives our innovation, and we offer a collaborative, dynamic, and international work environment. Just be yourself—we are excited to meet you and for you to join us in shaping the future of the logistics industry in Europe.

If you have any questions or need special accommodation, please reach out to us at [email protected]. As soon as you apply, your journey with sennder begins.