Hybrid Data Science Consultant Data Science Consultant
Jobs via Dice · nan, Vereinigten Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
About the job
Contract - Remote EST hours
40 hours/week - normal business hours
8-12 week initial contract with potential for extension
Key Skills/Tech Stack:
Python expertise is crucial as all in-house tools are built on Python.
Proficiency in Data Science, Simulation Modeling, and Supply Chain Optimization.
Ability to communicate with different teams, gather requirements, and translate those into simulations and optimizations.
Creativity is essential someone with experience in operations research who can provide innovative solutions.
The project aims to address ongoing supply chain and planning challenges at one of our clients plants, which has struggled to meet goals and faces increasing complexity for the next year. A recent 8-week outage worsened recovery efforts. They are qualifying new sources for other plants, but the process varies by customer. The hiring manager was brought in to assist after issues with shipment predictions, and discussions with leadership revealed a need for better oversight of planning processes, which are currently fragmented.
The Solution (In Development)
Hiring manager is considering two approaches (seeking counsel on this):
Both need the same inputs, and they know how to execute them, but the models are still basic. The project is expected to span 12+ weeks to deliver by year-end.
Requirements:
Data Science Consultant