[Remote] Senior Analyst, Network Optimization
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Exol provides flexible and scalable outsourced warehouse services through an innovative warehouse-as-a-service model. The Senior Analyst, Network Optimization will execute data-driven supply chain projects, transform customer data into actionable insights, manage network optimization engagements, and develop analytics tools, dashboards, and AI agents to support commercial growth and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Apply mathematical modeling techniques such as linear and mixed-integer programming, regression analysis, and systems of equations to complex supply chain data and problems
- Design, evaluate, and implement operations research solutions in the areas of network design, network optimization, distribution capacity projection, inventory planning and demand forecasting
- Process raw customer data to support cost and pricing analytics, network optimization solutions, and other analytics that support the sales team in competitive bids
- Manage end-to-end network optimization projects — including facility location analysis, capacity planning, transportation flow optimization, and cost-to-serve modeling — to support strategic decisions such as where to open new sites, expand existing warehouse capacity, or invest in additional network infrastructure
- Contribute to the transition of Excel-based analytics and workflows into scalable applications within our software platform, guiding requirements, prioritizing features, and ensuring successful delivery
- Build and maintain customer-facing analytics dashboards to deliver supply chain insights, such as inventory optimization and demand forecasting
- Lead the development, deployment, and ongoing improvement of AI agents across a wide range of use cases to automate analytics, streamline processes, enhance decision-making, streamline processes and improve operational efficiency
- Demonstrated exposure to network design and optimization projects (greenfield, brownfield, transportation optimization, inventory placement, etc.)
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Industrial and Operations Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience executing supply chain analytics projects (e.g., network optimization, inventory optimization, and demand forecasting)
- Expert-level proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office tools
- Experience with network optimization platforms such as Supply Chain Guru
- Hands-on experience with Python
- Adaptability to thrive in a dynamic startup environment with shifting priorities
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to task ownership
- Up to 10% of travel may be required
- Employees must have a valid driver's license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations
- Exposure to AI agent development, deployment, and evaluation
- Experience working within Agile/Sprint methodologies for project or product development
- Experience using agile sprint methodologies to manage product development
- Exposure to warehouse automation and its impact on end-to-end supply chains
- Strong Python coding skills and experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
- Effective data storytelling skills, with the ability to translate analytical findings into clear insights for the team and stakeholders
Benefits
- The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.
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