.Operations Research Expert for Digital Supply Chain Twins (m/f/d) WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Digital Hub Madrid attracts, grows, and develops passionate people who will meaningfully impact the digital future of BASF.
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Our team "Value Chain Optimization" develops innovative solutions to derive insights from data that support better and faster business decisions.
We implement data-driven and digital twin solutions in its complete lifecycle for users in supply chain and inventory management around the world.
As an Operations Research Expert for Digital Supply Chain Twins, you will drive new use cases, ensure their scalability towards more decision making situations and maintain their mathematical models along the lifecycle of the AI solutions.
RESPONSIBILITIES Implement AI solutions such as mathematical optimization for decision support along supply chains and inventory management.
Develop the optimization and/or simulation logic for digital twins in supply chains.
Develop and maintain non-standard optimizers for scheduling and sizing of batch production.
Apply and enhance optimizers of standard planning software for supply chain planning (e.G., OM Partners).
Focus on data preparation and on the further development of the existing middleware to connect the non-standard optimizers with the standard planning software.
Guide and train new user teams in understanding data needs, data quality, mathematical optimization, and its relevance for making best use of digital supply chain twins.
Translate requirements of business functions like supply chain, marketing, and production into AI solutions including mathematical optimization.
Contribute to benefit cases and guide business partners through the process of selecting, comparing, and interpreting scenarios of optimization runs.
QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's or higher degree in operations research, mathematics, industrial engineering, computer science, natural sciences, or a related field.
At least 3 years of working experience in applying mathematical models in industrial settings.
Proven track record of successful operations research-related projects, preferably in an industrial setting.
Excellent programming and hands-on coding skills in Python and other relevant languages, like GAMS, C#, SQL.
Experience with Cloud technologies like Microsoft Azure (e.G., Synapse, Databricks, Purview), CI/CD using e.G., git, docker, Azure DevOps.
An independent ("can-do"), solution-oriented and team-oriented way of working, not afraid to take on responsibility.
Strong desire to learn & upskill at the intersection of data, mathematics & industry.
Supply Chain domain knowledge.
Comfortable working in a highly complex environment with multiple stakeholders and with strong pressure to deliver on time and on budget.
Strong communication & presentation skills.
NICE TO HAVE Experience in supply chain management/planning