Operations Research Scientist

Description

The team builds advanced analytics and AI solutions for large enterprise clients.

The role focuses on supply chain and optimization problems in retail and/or consumer packaged goods (CPG).

Responsibilities

• Refactor an existing Python optimization algorithm using object-oriented programming.
• Apply current data science methods to supply chain and optimization problems in retail and/or CPG.
• Use advanced statistical techniques and data science algorithms on large datasets to surface actionable insights on pricing optimization.
• Build and deploy predictive models and optimization algorithms that improve inventory management, cut stockouts and make resource allocation across the supply chain more efficient.
• Work with cross-functional teams to pin down business requirements and turn them into data-driven solutions.
• Design and run experiments to test how well different replenishment strategies and allocation policies perform.
• Track KPIs for replenishment and supply chain allocation and recommend ways to keep improving them.
• Keep up with trends and best practices in data science, replenishment optimization and supply chain management, and apply what you learn to drive innovation inside the company.
• Collaborate with, coach and learn from a growing team of experienced data scientists.

Requirements

• 10+ years of proven experience as a data scientist, focused on supply chain optimization and inventory allocation.
• An MS or PhD in computer science, operations research, applied mathematics, machine learning or a related field.
• Hands-on experience applying mathematical programming solvers such as Gurobi, Xpress MP, CPLEX or Google OR Tools.
• A solid grasp of statistical methods, optimization techniques and predictive modeling concepts.
• Strong proficiency in Python, PySpark and SQL, plus experience with data analysis and machine learning libraries.
• The ability to apply a range of analytical models to real business use cases.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to understand business partners' needs, deliver solutions and explain them to business stakeholders.