Manager - Operations Research Scientist

Adani Enterprises Limited

Ahmedabad District

On-site

INR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Adani Group is seeking an Operations Research Scientist for AI Labs to design, develop, and implement optimization and simulation models that drive data-informed decision making across logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, and energy operations.

The role requires a Ph.D. or Master’s in a related field, 5–10 years of OR model development experience, and collaboration with data science, IT, and business teams to deploy models on scalable platforms.

Qualifications

Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related fields.
Certified Optimization & OR Specialist (CPLEX/Gurobi) certifications preferred.
5–10 years of experience in developing and deploying OR models in engineering, logistics, manufacturing, or supply chain.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement optimization models for logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, and other processes.
Apply linear programming, network flow, integer programming, and other methods to improve decisions.
Leverage AI/ML and data-driven simulation to enhance model performance and scalability.
Collaborate with business, IT, and data science teams to deploy models on scalable cloud platforms.
Support cost reduction and efficiency improvements through optimization-driven insights.

Skills

Optimization models

AI/ML techniques

Simulation

Data-driven decision making

Education

Ph.D./Master’s in OR/IE/Stats/Applied Math/CS

Tools

CPLEX

Gurobi

Google AI

AWS AI

Microsoft AI

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

About Business

JOB DESCRIPTION

Adani Group: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world-class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large-scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG-rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Job Purpose:

The Operations Research Scientist will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing optimization and simulation models that drive data-informed decision-making across key business functions. The role will focus on leveraging advanced mathematical, statistical, and AI techniques to optimize operations in ports, logistics, transportation, supply chain, demand planning, manufacturing, and sourcing. The incumbent will play a key role in enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and enabling long-term strategic and tactical business decisions across Adani Group companies.

Responsibilities

Operations Research Scientist-AI Labs

Development & Implementation Of Optimization Models

Improve operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness by developing and implementing optimization models for logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, and other business processes.
Enhance business decision-making by applying mathematical optimization techniques such as linear programming, combinatorial optimization, integer programming, and network flow algorithms.
Ensure scalability and adaptability of models by leveraging advanced AI ML methodologies, hybrid optimization techniques, and data-driven simulation models.
Optimize business strategies by integrating optimization models into long-term strategic planning and short-term tactical decision-making.

Advanced Algorithm Development & Problem Solving

Enhance model performance and accuracy by leveraging simulated annealing, genetic algorithms, tabu search, Markov decision processes, and ant colony optimization.
Drive process automation and optimization by designing data-driven decision support systems to optimize business workflows.
Optimize EV fleet operations by designing data-driven charging optimization models, ensuring cost-effective and efficient EV charging strategies.
Enhance cost reduction in logistics by applying combinatorial optimization, network flow algorithms, and machine learning-driven route planning.
Reduce complexity and improve computational efficiency by implementing decomposition algorithms and large-scale mathematical models.

Business Problem‑Solving With Operations Research

Enable predictive and prescriptive decision-making by analyzing historical and real-time data to develop optimal operational strategies.
Minimize operational disruptions and enhance resource utilization by applying discrete event simulation techniques.
Improve cost efficiency and risk mitigation by integrating optimization models with business forecasting and financial planning.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & AI Integration

Ensure alignment of optimization models with business objectives by collaborating with business leaders, strategy teams, and data scientists.
Drive AI adoption in operations research by working with IT and engineering teams to deploy models on scalable cloud-based platforms.
Translate complex mathematical models into actionable insights by effectively communicating findings to C-level executives and decision-makers.

AI Governance, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Ensure regulatory compliance and ethical AI implementation by developing governance frameworks for AI-driven optimization models.
Improve model robustness and reliability by conducting regular model validation, risk assessment, and algorithm tuning.
Drive continuous innovation in operations research by staying updated with emerging AI trends, algorithmic advancements, and best practices in mathematical optimization.

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