Ops Research Scientist II: Remote Data-Driven Optimization

FedEx Freight

Memphis (TN)

Remote

USD 84,000 - 161,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking an analytics professional to formulate and apply advanced modeling and data analysis to support management decisions. You will collect, cleanse and analyze data, develop decision-support software and present actionable insights for strategy and operations.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or Master’s in a quantitative field, has strong programming skills (Java, Python, SQL, SAS), knowledge of optimization tools (CPLEX, Gurobi), and experience with machine learning and

Qualifications

PhD or Masters in quantitative field with 3 years’ experience in engineering, statistics, forecasting, or data analysis.
Programming skills and ability to learn new languages, including but not limited to: JAVA, Python, SQL, SAS
Knowledge of optimization/simulation software such as CPLEX, Gurobi, FlexSim
Knowledge of mathematical optimization and solution methods for linear and integer programming
Knowledge of designing and building machine learning models
Knowledge of relational database systems Oracle, DB2 and Teradata
Knowledge of big data implementations (hadoop), preferred
Knowledge of ESRI technology, preferred
Strong computer skills (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, E-mail) with experience using statistical software and reporting interfaces, data mining tools, machine learning techniques and data visualization
Analytical, problem solving, time management, organizational and interpersonal skills
Good presentation, verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Identify business opportunities or expand ideas obtained from management in order to conceptualize and define and model operational problems to assess feasibility and impact
Identify performance improvement opportunities via data analysis and develop decision support tools to ensure most cost conscience, efficient use of company resources that supports service objectives
Develop concepts into business plans utilizing appropriate research techniques, methodologies, and experience and present them to senior management with recommendation for implementation
Develop and implement data collection systems from primary and secondary sources and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and data quality
Identify, analyze, interpret and visualize trends or patterns in complex data sets
Evaluate alternative systems or transportation networks employing financial, computer, geographic or operational models as appropriate
Research cutting edge technologies in support of the “best practices” in any transportation or network related question
Provide project support or individually design and develop models for testing, validation and evaluation of strategic proposals
Utilize multi-media presentations and formal reports for presenting analyses to senior management
Coordinate personnel involved in project administratively and technically
Comply with all applicable laws/regulations as well as company policies/procedures
Perform other duties as required