Data Science Consultant

Data Science Consultant (Optimization / Supply Chain and Manufacturing)

ZS is a professional services firm that works side by side with companies to help develop and deliver
products that drive customer value and company results. From R&D to portfolio strategy, customer
insights, marketing and sales strategy, operations, and technology, we leverage our deep industry
expertise and leading-edge analytics to create solutions that work in the real world. Our most valuable
asset is our people—a fact that’s reflected in our values-driven organization in which new perspectives
are integral and new ideas are celebrated. ZSers are passionately committed to helping companies and
their customers thrive in industries ranging from healthcare and life sciences, to high-tech, financial
services, travel and transportation, and beyond.

DATA SCIENCE CONSULTANT (OPTIMIZATION / SC&M)

Data Science Consultants design, develop and execute high-impact analytics solutions for large,
complex, structured, and unstructured data sets (including big data) to help clients make better fact-based
decisions.
Responsibilities:

• Execute and lead application of numerical optimization techniques on large, unstructured data
  sets to solve problems in the area of Supply Chain and Manufacturing
  
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy optimization based solutions on datasets of large
  dimensionality to create practical solutions that achieve desired results in a computationally
  efficient and statistically effective manner;
  
  Play a key role in development of data science capabilities for solving problems in the
  pharmaceutical manufacturing, supply chain and operations management space and offerings
  that create scale and advance our analytic capabilities
  
• Lead conversations with clients and other ZS stakeholders to effectively integrate and
  communicate analysis findings;
  
  Evaluate emerging datasets and technologies and help define our analytic platform;
  
• Own development of select assets/accelerators that create scale;
  
• Contribute to thought leadership through research and publications;
  
  Guide and manage project teams of Associates/Associate Consultants.
  Qualifications:
  
  MS/PhD degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Operations Research, or related fields, with a
  focus on Optimization, plus 2-4 years of relevant post-PhD work experience in implementing
  solutions in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations Management areas
  

6 years of relevant experience

Strong theoretical and applied understanding of linear programming, convex optimization, non-
linear programming, and other optimization topics

Experience with commercial solvers such as CPLEX, Gurobi, etc. preferred
Experience with other data science concepts and algorithms (e.g. supervised / unsupervised
learning, reinforcement learning, simulation modeling, recommender systems, etc.);
Relevant programming background (e.g. Python/ R);
Understanding of relevant tools/platforms (e.g. ML / data engineering tools and platforms);
Team management and skill development experience;
Relevant domain knowledge preferred; (healthcare & life sciences / transportation/ hi-tech
/insurance / retail);
Agile project planning and project management experience preferred;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Strong attention to detail, with a research-focused mindset;
Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
High motivation, good work ethic and maturity.