Research Scientist II

$125,000 - $199,500/Yr

Chewy - Bellevue, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Bellevue, WA

1,001-5,000 employees

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

Chewy is seeking a Research Scientist II to join the Supply Chain Outbound Science team. This role focuses on optimizing supply chain processes through the development and implementation of machine learning and optimization models. The position aims to enhance the adaptability of supply chain systems to constant changes and complexities, ultimately driving significant business impact and cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement models and solutions to solve complex supply chain problems using optimization, machine learning, and relevant simulation or AI techniques.
• Deep dive into large supply chain data to explain changes, develop insights, and provide recommendations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across organizations to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications for models and algorithms.
• Implement process improvement initiatives that drive improvements to metrics and streamline the Supply Chain.
• Communicate technical concepts and results to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

Requirements

• An advanced degree (M.S., PhD preferred) in Data Science, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, or related fields.
• Strong background in Optimization and machine learning with practical experience in developing and deploying models in cloud environments like AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.
• Two years of working experience on solving supply chain business problems is highly preferred.
• Prior experience working with deep learning models like NNs, CNNs, LSTM, etc., and RL models is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Python coding including ML libraries.
• Proficiency in solving optimization problems using Gurobi, Xpress, or CPLEX.
• Ability to use collaborative programming tools (Git, Confluence, etc.).
• Ability to translate complex data sets and research into simple business recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize competing requirements.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Family leave
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Unlimited PTO
• Parental leave
• Backup dependent care
• Telemedicine
• Pet adoption reimbursement
• Employee discounts on pet insurance and Chewy.com products