Supply Chain Optimization Data Scientist Manager

African American Talent; Sacramento, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte is seeking a Supply Chain Optimization Data Scientist in California to design and validate optimization and forecasting models and to build analytical solutions using Python, SQL, and data pipelines.

You will quantify trade-offs, support deployment and user adoption, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver measurable value across supply chain functions.

Qualifications

• 6+ years delivering analytical or technology solutions from concept through production deployment.
• Experience developing optimization, simulation, forecasting, scheduling, inventory, or network-design models.
• Experience using Python and SQL for data preparation, validation, and modeling.
• Experience translating supply chain planning or execution processes into technical requirements.
• Experience integrating models or data through ETL/ELT or APIs.
• At least 1 cloud platform certification (GCP, Azure, or AWS).
• Willingness to travel ~50% depending on client engagements.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Define decision objectives, constraints, business rules, and performance measures with client stakeholders.
• Design and validate optimization, simulation, forecasting, scheduling, inventory, and network-design models.
• Build and integrate analytical solutions using Python, SQL, data pipelines, and enterprise systems.
• Evaluate scenarios and trade-offs to quantify impacts on service, cost, capacity, and resilience.
• Support solution testing, deployment, user adoption, and communication of findings.

Skills

Python

SQL

ETL/ELT/APIs

Cloud certifications

Travel readiness

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's degree in operations research, supply chain, computer science, or applied mathematics

Tools

Python

SQL

ETL/ELT/APIs

Job description

We are a team of strategic advisors, architects, and implementers who drive business transformations. Our diverse talent energizes clients' business functions and technology to maximize value in Supply Chain enhancing their ability to fulfill their growth and efficiency ambitions. Imagine working with world-class supply network capabilities like Smart Factory, Strategy & Innovation, Supply Chain Responsiveness, Sourcing & Procurement, or Product Development & Operations!

Recruiting for this role ends on 02/28/2026

Work you'll do

• As a Supply Chain Optimization Data Scientist you will be responsible for
• Define decision objectives, constraints, business rules, and performance measures with client stakeholders.
• Design and validate optimization, simulation, forecasting, scheduling, inventory, and network-design models.
• Build and integrate analytical solutions using Python, SQL, data pipelines, and enterprise systems.
• Evaluate scenarios and trade-offs to quantify impacts on service, cost, capacity, working capital, lead time, and resilience.
• Support solution testing, deployment, user adoption, and communication of analytical findings.

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

• The desire to build technology driven solutions
• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others

The team

Our team helps clients transform their value chains into competitive advantages. We drive efficiency, improve flexibility, and increase responsiveness through proactive insights and decision-making. We advise, implement, and operate transformational solutions that bring world-class supply network and operational capabilities to our clients. We provide operational know-how, digital technologies, advanced analytics, and industry-specific hybrid solutions to deliver unprecedented client value. Additionally, we improve operations, product, and material flow across the breadth of the value chain and create greater supply network synergy and value.

Qualifications

Required:

• 6+ years of experience delivering analytical or technology solutions from concept through production deployment.
• Experience developing optimization, simulation, forecasting, scheduling, inventory, or network-design models.
• Experience using Python and SQL for data preparation, validation, and modeling.
• Experience translating supply chain planning or execution processes into functional or technical requirements.
• Experience integrating models or data through extract, transform, and load (ETL), extract, load, and transform (ELT), or application programming interfaces (APIs).
• At least 1 Cloud platform certification such as Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure or AWS.
• Ability to travel 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in operations research, supply chain, computer science, or applied mathematics.
• 4+ years of experience with supply chain planning, decision intelligence, control towers, digital twins, or optimization platforms.
• Experience deploying analytical solutions in cloud or enterprise environments and integrating with planning, warehouse, transportation,manufacturing, or supplier-management systems.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $141,200 to $278,300.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Information for applicants with a need for accommodation - https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html #EPCORE #SCNOFY27CORE

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.