Ops Research Scientist

FedEx - Coraopolis, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Coraopolis, PA

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About the position

The Ops Research Scientist at FedEx Express is responsible for analyzing existing business systems and designing business models and software applications. This role involves developing advanced analytical models and applications that facilitate data-driven decision-making to enhance operational efficiency and business transformation.

Responsibilities

• Implements advanced analytical techniques such as mathematical modeling, optimization, statistics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and simulation to solve complex business problems.
• Programs and designs business operational models and software applications.
• Constructs new approaches and methodologies to enhance business models.
• Manages, manipulates, and visualizes data for new and enhanced business operational models.
• Performs unit and system testing, including monitoring and validating test results.
• Writes technical documentation in accordance with business framework.
• Develops ad hoc reports and big data analysis according to management requests.
• Collaborates with business analysts, field personnel, and other departments for problem resolutions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree/equivalent in computer science, applied mathematics, Industrial Engineering, or related field required.
• Bachelor's degree with two years related experience satisfies the education requirement.
• Advanced application of two or more of the following: Java, SAS, SQL, and/or Python to analyze or design business models and software applications.
• Advanced application of two or more commercial optimization, simulation, ML or supply chain modeling engines and languages such as: CPLEX, Gurobi, Xpress, ESRI, Simio, AnyLogic, Tensorflow, Scikit Learn or Supply Chain Guru.

Nice-to-haves

• Independently works on analyzing and interpreting data to identify trends, insights, and logical data-driven solutions for business problems.
• Develops analytical models and algorithms which apply data to identify business improvement insights and inform the development of processes and tools.
• Ensures accuracy and quality of data, including reconciliation from disparate sources.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement