Senior Applied Scientist - Operations Research & Systems Analysis (ORSA)

Prodapt Solutions Private Limited; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Prodapt Solutions Private Limited in California seeks a Senior Applied Scientist (ORSA) to lead optimization for retail inventory allocation across regions, leveraging advanced mathematical modeling and optimization frameworks.

You will design solver-based solutions, translate business constraints into mathematical formulations, mentor junior researchers, and collaborate with supply chain teams to drive cost reductions and service levels.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Operations Research or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent combination.
• 7+ years of experience as an Applied Scientist in OR & Systems Analysis.
• Experience with optimization solvers such as Gurobi or CPLEX.

Responsibilities

• Lead the optimization architecture: problem formulation, solver selection, constraint modeling.
• Own the mathematical framework for allocation plans respecting business constraints.
• Architect multi-objective optimization balancing in-stock rates, turns, and costs.
• Guide the optimization team on problem decomposition and solution approaches per region.

Skills

Optimization theory

Python

Mathematical modeling

Education

MS/PhD in Operations Research / CS / Engineering

Bachelor's degree in CS / Engineering or related field

Tools

Gurobi

CPLEX

Job description

Overview

Prodapt is the largest specialized player in the Connectedness industry. As an AI-first strategic technology partner, Prodapt provides consulting, business reengineering, and managed services for the largest telecom and tech enterprises building networks and digital experiences of tomorrow. A ServiceNow-invested company, Prodapt has been recognized by Gartner as a Large, Telecom-Native, Regional IT Service Provider. A “Great Place To Work® Certified™” company, Prodapt employs over 6,000 technology and domain experts across the Americas, Europe, India, Africa, & Japan. Prodapt is part of the 130-year-old business conglomerate The Jhaver Group, which employs over 32,000 people across 80+ locations globally.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Applied Scientist (ORSA) with deep expertise in optimization, mathematical modeling, and retail supply chain operations to drive large-scale inventory allocation and replenishment strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the optimization architecture: problem formulation, solver selection, constraint modeling
• Own the mathematical framework generating optimized allocation plans incorporating business constraints
• Architect multi-objective optimization balancing in-stock rates, inventory turns, and operational costs
• Guide the optimization team on problem decomposition and solution approach per region
• Interface with customer supply chain planning teams on constraint definition and business rule translation

Requirements

• Operations Research (MS or PhD preferred), strong optimization foundation
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Hands‑on 7+ years of experience as Applied Scientist with expertise in Operations Research & Systems Analysis.
• Solver experience: Gurobi, CPLEX, or equivalent
• Translating business constraints into mathematical formulations
• Python, advanced numerical computing
• Experience leading or mentoring applied scientists
• Retail supply chain or inventory optimization domain knowledge

Preferred

• Store allocation / replenishment system experience
• Familiarity with agentic AI frameworks
• AWS data/ML stack (SageMaker, Step Functions, Lambda)