Research Scientist III - Order Routing
Our Opportunity:
Chewy’s Supply Chain Research & Planning (SCRP) group is looking for a highly motivated Research Scientist to join the growing Order Routing team. Combining a background in Supply Chain with a deep understanding of network optimization, you will be at the forefront of optimal decision-making for customer order routing and customer experience. You will be responsible for designing and implementing solutions and technologies which will handle the growing business needs and play a key role in redefining what it means to be a world-class Operations Research organization.
What you'll do:
- Simulate, predict, or optimize Supply Chain operations.
- Develop algorithms and scripts for production systems.
- Be a subject matter expert for Supply Chain data and processes.
- Deep dive big Supply Chain data to explain change, find hidden opportunity, and provide recommendations.
- Partner with Supply Chain’s functional areas (Supply Planning, Network Planning, Demand Planning, and Transportation) to provide insight and promote action.
- Implement process improvement initiatives that drive change to metrics and streamline the Supply Chain.
- Position may require occasional travel.
What you'll need:
- 3+ years’ experience designing optimization and machine learning solutions for large scale applications.
- An advanced degree (MS, PhD, or equivalent experience) in Operations Research, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
- Python mastery.
- Proficiency in SQL.
- Extensive experience working with Linear Programming and other optimization techniques.
- Ability to understand and apply advanced mathematics.
- Ability to translate complex data sets and research into simple business recommendations.
- Ability to navigate complex frameworks and coordinate with IT and BI business partners.
- Ability to use collaborative tools (Git, Confluence, etc.).
Bonus
- Supply Chain, E-commerce, retail, or startup experience is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity, needs prioritization, and results delivery in a dynamic environment.
- Programming in R or Java
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