Senior Data Science Leader – Logistics Optimization

Forsyth Barnes; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth Barnes and a leading organization seek a Senior Manager – Data Science, Logistics Modelling to lead a high-performing team that builds optimization and AI solutions transforming large-scale logistics operations. This onsite role requires Richmond, Virginia attendance four days per week and work authorization in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

You willหัว lead 4–7 Data Scientists, design optimization models, and build AI-driven planning solutions that drive measurable

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience within Data Science, Analytics or Operations Research.
• Experience leading or mentoring Data Science teams.
• Strong background building optimization, mathematical modelling or machine learning solutions.
• Experience solving large-scale operational or logistics challenges.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders through data-driven decision making.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience delivering production AI or advanced analytics solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 4–7 Data Scientists.
• Design and deliver optimization models that improve large-scale logistics planning.
• Build AI-driven solutions that automate operational decision making.
• Develop mathematical and machine learning models to solve complex business problems.
• Partner with Engineering, IT and Operations to deploy production-ready solutions.
• Drive experimentation and measure business impact through rigorous testing.
• Influence logistics strategy through data-driven insights and advanced analytics.
• Mentor and develop technical talent while fostering a high-performance culture.
• Present complex analytical findings to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Deliver scalable solutions that generate significant commercial value.

Skills

Python

SQL

Statistics

Operations Research

Software Engineering principles

Job description

Forsyth Barnes and a leading organization seek a Senior Manager – Data Science, Logistics Modelling to lead a high-performing team that builds optimization and AI solutions transforming large-scale logistics operations. This onsite role requires Richmond, Virginia attendance four days per week and work authorization in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

You willหัว lead 4–7 Data Scientists, design optimization models, and build AI-driven planning solutions that drive measurable