Data Scientist

We currently seek a Data Scientist - Optimization to join our client’s team in the Spartanburg, SC area. The person in this position will work with interdisciplinary commercial and manufacturing teams to explore and develop new solutions for the North American business. The data scientist will specialize in one or more manufacturing and supply logistics planning and scheduling optimization technologies, and work to apply optimization and simulation utilizing cutting edge commercial and proprietary modeling approaches, & develop next generation solution techniques focused on value generation.

Job Description:
Develop, deploy, and commission offline optimization applications.
Provide specialist application consulting and technical support to affiliates worldwide for new and deployed applications, including model troubleshooting and assistance with model convergence, model and economic information updates, and interpreting optimization solutions to stakeholders.
Provide technical leadership through work process reviews and best practice implementations.
Closely work with manufacturing sites, process engineering, business stakeholders & business support functions to identify new opportunities, define the scope, cost, benefits and project schedule for new as well as revamped applications.
Position could require 10-30% travel (domestic and/or international).
Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:
BS/MS in an engineering discipline preferred
Degrees in Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, Data Science, Operations Research, Computer Science, Math, or related fields will be considered & are encouraged to apply.
Experience optimizing supply chains and production schedules with advanced analytics and optimization software tools is ideal
1 year of industrial experience in planning and/or scheduling optimization preferred but will take a degreed individual without on the job experience that shows strong potential
Preference given to those with experience in commercial modeling/optimization platforms such as, (AIMMS, CPLEX)
Strong verbal and written communications: able to explain sophisticated data science concepts in an understandable manner, and distill complex results or processes into simple, clear visualizations
Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork, accuracy, effectiveness, and self-confidence.
Understanding of key economic decisions in supply chain is a plus.

Background check and drug screen required. To apply for this opportunity, please contact Heather McDowell Heather.McDowell@TRSstaffing.com, 864-263-0646 or apply online via the link. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.