Operations Research Scientist

Manhattan
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
2300 Windy Ridge Parkway Southeast (Show on map)
Sep 22, 2024
We create possibilities that move life and commerce forward Welcome to Manhattan Associates. Our supply chain commerce technology positively affects how people on six continents work, shop and live. If you want to tackle complex problems, push limits and redefine what's possible, you've come to the right place. Who We Are At Manhattan Associates, we operate with three core philosophies that embody the Manhattan Spirit: Focus on the Customer, Seize Every Opportunity, and Never Settle. These principles have positioned us as the leading commerce supply chain solution provider, impacting how people work, shop, and live across six continents. We have earned recognition as a 16x Gartner #WMS and 6x Gartner #TMS Magic Quadrant Leader, and the sole Leader in the 2024 Forrester #OMS Wave. Our commitment to innovation through extensive R&D continues to strengthen our leadership position in the industry. If you thrive on tackling complex problems, pushing limits, and redefining what's possible, you've come to the right place! Where You Will Work You will join a specialized team within our global R&D organization focused on the innovation and enablement of science and optimization within our industry-leading supply chain solutions. Our R&D team is the heart of Manhattan Associates' product portfolio, designing the future of our products to stay ahead of the competition. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of people, enhancing your functional, technical, and scientific knowledge while growing your career at Manhattan Associates. What Will You Do Some of the things you will do in this role: Responsible for comprehensive algorithm modeling: from research and design conception through proof-of-concept solution benchmarking, testing, delivery, and ongoing solution support and enhancements. Model complex systems within the context of Supply Chain Management, especially with respect to Supply Chain Planning and it's cross-functional integration with our Supply Chain Execution systems. Focus areas will be - but not limited to - inventory planning and allocation, demand planning, replenishment, omni-channel fulfillment, and network inventory optimization. You will have the opportunity to contribute across our entire portfolio. Serve as a demand planning and inventory optimization expert, thought leader, and mentor. Collaborate with product leaders to identify opportunities, influence product vision, and analyze business problems and requirements to translate them into robust, comprehensive algorithmic and scientific solution designs. Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses and modeling of complex operational and management problems using techniques such as advanced analytics, mathematical modeling, mathematical programming, heuristics/meta-heuristics, network analysis, data mining, predictive modeling, machine learning, and/or simulation. Engage directly with customers to understand their business problems while collaborating with product leaders, product development & services teams, and fellow scientists. What You Need PhD in operations research, computer science, industrial engineering, or a related technical field specializing in Supply Chain Planning and/or Inventory Management, Order Management, Transportation/Logistics, and Warehouse Management. Research experience in multiple areas is highly preferred. Strong working knowledge and experience in optimization, robust algorithmic modeling, statistics, and simulation. Solid working knowledge in data science and machine learning Very strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills. Committed to diversity and inclusion At Manhattan, it's about more than just the work. From cultural celebrations to interest groups to volunteer opportunities, your true self is always welcome here. Our team members' backgrounds, experiences and perspectives add to us as a whole and make us unique. We are proudly an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a veteran. In the United States, Manhattan Associates participates in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration. Participation in the E-Verify Program allows Manhattan to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees after the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9) has been completed.