Operations Research Scientist II

FedEx Freight, Inc. in Gibsonia, PA has the following opening for an Operations Research Scientist II

Job Description: Responsible for formulating and applying sophisticated modeling and other advanced analytic methods using a computer to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. Concentrate on collecting, cleansing and analyzing data, developing decision support software and producing actionable information for decision making. Identify business opportunities or expand ideas obtained from management in order to conceptualize and define and model operational problems to assess feasibility and impact. Identify performance improvement opportunities via data analysis and develop decision support tools to ensure most cost conscience, efficient use of company resources that supports service objectives. Develop concepts into business plans utilizing appropriate research techniques, methodologies, and experience and present them to senior management with recommendation for implementation. Develop and implement data collection systems from primary and secondary sources and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and data quality. Identify, analyze, interpret and visualize trends or patterns in complex data sets. Evaluate alternative systems or transportation networks employing financial, computer, geographic or operational models as appropriate. Research cutting edge technologies in support of the "best practices" in any transportation or network related question. Provide project support or individually design and develop models for testing, validation and evaluation of strategic proposals. 80% telecommute/remote work available. Position must appear in person at location listed.

Job Requirements: Requires a PhD in Industrial Engineering, Math/Statistics, or related quantitative discipline and 0 years' of experience OR a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Math/Statistics, or related quantitative discipline and 3 years' experience. Experience may be gained through education, work experience, or unpaid volunteer experience. Must have some experience in each of the following skills: JAVA, Python, SQL, SAS; CPLEX, Gurobi, FlexSim; Mathematical optimization and solution methods for linear and integer programming; Designing and building machine learning models; Relational database systems Oracle, DB2 and Terradata; and Statistical software and reporting interfaces, data mining tools, machine learning techniques and data visualization.

How to apply: Internal applicants: Go to FedEx Internal Careers , Search by Keyword enter P25-196000 and follow prompts to apply. FedEx Freight Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. External applicants: Go to https://careers.fedex.com/, enter P25-195998 under Search Keywords/Job ID/Job Title.