Senior ORSA Scientist: Retail Inventory Optimization Lead

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

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.