Operations Data Scientist - Strategic Operations Zipline
Overview
Zipline seeks an Operations Data Scientist to lead predictive modeling and optimization across its global logistics network. The role drives operational decision-making through advanced analytics and cross-functional collaboration. This position impacts real-time supply chain performance and enables scalable solutions.
What You'll Do11
- 1Develop forecasting models for demand capacity labor inventory and network utilization
- 2Build optimization models for resource allocation staffing maintenance planning and operational efficiency
- 3Design experiments to assess operational initiatives and process changes
- 4Create predictive models identifying risks bottlenecks quality issues and reliability trends
- 5Develop simulation models evaluating network expansion scenarios and operational strategies
- 6Partner with Operations Engineering Product Supply Chain and Finance teams to guide strategic decisions
- 7Build production-ready analytical tools and data products for operational teams
- 8Establish advanced operational metrics and measurement frameworks
- 9Communicate complex findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- 10Support long-term planning via scenario analysis and decision modeling
- 11Own end-to-end analytical solutions influencing business outcomes
Requirements10
- 13–7 years experience in Data Science Operations Research Analytics Applied Statistics Industrial Engineering
- 2Strong proficiency in Python
- 3Advanced SQL skills
- 4Machine learning statistical modeling forecasting and experimentation expertise
- 5Optimization techniques linear programming mixed-integer optimization simulation or network modeling knowledge
- 6Statistical inference experimental design experience
- 7Analytical solutions influencing operational decisions ability to explain concepts to stakeholders
- 8Logistics transportation aviation robotics autonomous systems manufacturing supply chain operations
- 9Cloud data platforms modern data stacks geospatial analytics and network optimization experience
- 10Master’s or PhD in relevant fields
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