Operations Research Analyst

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Health benefits

Professional development budget

Flexible remote work

Challenging projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an analytical Operations Research Analyst to join a remote team supporting operations based out of Bloemfontein. You will apply advanced analytical techniques, mathematical modeling, and optimization methods to improve decision-making and profitability.

The ideal candidate has a strong quantitative background and excels at solving real-world challenges while working remotely with stakeholders across functions.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a quantitative field.
• Experience applying optimization, statistical modeling and simulation.
• Strong Python, R or MATLAB programming.
• Familiarity with optimization solvers like Gurobi or CPLEX.
• Excellent analytical and independent work in remote settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement mathematical models and optimization algorithms for scheduling, resource allocation, and logistics.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends and insights.
• Design and conduct simulation studies to evaluate strategies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define problems and gather requirements.
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stay current with advancements in OR, data science, and AI.

Skills

Optimization techniques

Statistical modeling

Python

R

MATLAB

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in quantitative field

Tools

Gurobi

CPLEX

Python

MATLAB

R

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and mathematically inclined Operations Research Analyst to join their remote team, supporting operations based out of Bloemfontein . This role focuses on leveraging advanced analytical techniques, mathematical modeling, and optimization methods to solve complex business problems and improve decision-making. You will work on projects that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and increase profitability across various business functions. The ideal candidate has a strong academic background in a quantitative field, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a passion for applying data-driven insights to real-world challenges, all while working remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement mathematical models and optimization algorithms to solve business problems in areas such as scheduling, resource allocation, and logistics.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can drive strategic decisions.
• Design and conduct simulation studies to evaluate the performance of different operational strategies.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to define problem statements and gather requirements for analytical projects.
• Communicate complex analytical findings and recommendations clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in operations research , data science, and artificial intelligence.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Operations Research , Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience in applying optimization techniques , statistical modeling, and simulation.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, R, or MATLAB.
• Experience with optimization solvers (e.g., Gurobi, CPLEX) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous professional development budget for courses, conferences, and certifications.
• Flexible remote work arrangements.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects from anywhere.