Predictive Modelling And Optimization Consultant (SCM)

The person holding this position is responsible for leading the solution development and implementing advanced analytical approaches across a variety of industries in the supply chain domain.

At this position you act as an interface between the delivery team and the supply chain team, effectively understanding the client business and supply chain.

Candidates will be expected to lead projects across several areas such as

• Demand forecasting
• Inventory management
• Simulation & Mathematical optimization models.
• Procurement analytics
• Distribution/Logistics planning
• Network planning and optimization

Qualification and Experience

• 4+ years of analytics experience in supply chain – preferable industries hi-tech, consumer technology, CPG, automobile, retail or e-commerce supply chain.
• Master in Statistics/Economics or MBA or M. Sc./M. Tech with Operations Research/Industrial Engineering/Supply Chain
• Hands-on experience in delivery of projects using statistical modelling

Skills / Knowledge

• Hands on experience in statistical modelling software such as R/ Python and SQL.
• Experience in advanced analytics / Statistical techniques – Regression, Decision tress, Ensemble machine learning algorithms etc. will be considered as an added advantage.
• Highly proficient with Excel, PowerPoint and Word applications.
• APICS-CSCP or PMP certification will be added advantage
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management
• Working knowledge on the linear/nonlinear optimization
• Ability to structure problems through a data driven decision-making process.
• Excellent project management skills, including time and risk management and project structuring.
• Ability to identify and draw on leading-edge analytical tools and techniques to develop creative approaches and new insights to business issues through data analysis.
• Ability to liaison effectively with multiple stakeholders and functional disciplines.
• Experience in Optimization tools like Cplex, ILOG, GAMS will be an added advantage.