Remote Supply Chain Optimization Architect

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work flexibility

Professional development budget

Year-end bonuses

Company equipment

Flexible working hours

Global network access

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Supply Chain Optimization Engineer to drive cost reductions and efficiency gains across global networks. You will analyze complex datasets, build optimization models, and work with international teams to implement supply chain improvements.

Ideal candidates have a strong quantitative background, mastery of optimization software, and fluency in Python or R. This fully remote role offers flexibility, global collaboration, and a focus on

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain Management, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain analysis, modeling, and optimization.
• Proven expertise in using optimization software (CPLEX, Gurobi, Llamasoft) and simulation tools.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R for data analysis and modeling.
• Solid understanding of supply chain principles, including inventory management, network design, and transportation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative modeling skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences effectively.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a remote, collaborative environment.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Experience with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze end-to-end supply chain processes to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement mathematical models and simulation tools to optimize inventory, logistics, and network design.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (procurement, logistics, manufacturing, sales) to gather data and implement solutions.
• Design and evaluate alternative supply chain strategies to reduce costs and improve delivery times.
• Develop performance metrics and dashboards to monitor supply chain effectiveness.
• Conduct feasibility studies and business case analyses for proposed supply chain initiatives.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and new technologies in supply chain optimization.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy for all analysis and modeling activities.
• Support the implementation and ongoing refinement of optimization solutions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Quantitative modeling

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Industrial Engineering/Operations Research/SCM

Tools

CPLEX

Gurobi

Llamasoft

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Supply Chain Optimization Engineer to drive cost reductions and efficiency gains across global networks. You will analyze complex datasets, build optimization models, and work with international teams to implement supply chain improvements.

Ideal candidates have a strong quantitative background, mastery of optimization software, and fluency in Python or R. This fully remote role offers flexibility, global collaboration, and a focus on