Lead Network Engineering
Job Location:
Mississauga - Canada
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Job Summary
Its not a package. Its a promise.
As Canadas leading integrated freight package and logistics provider weve been helping promises get where they need to be for more than 60 years. How does the magic happen The journey starts with you. The places we go the elements we brave the promises we deliver its all possible because of our people. So whether youre looking to build new skills make an impact in your community or inspire your team we go there for you.
Description
We are seeking a seasoned Data Scientist with front-line operational and/or industrial engineering experience to turn complex data into actionable this role you will enhance forecasting and predictive models to support tactical and strategic planning across multiple lines of business.
You bring expertise in time series forecasting demand modeling and machine learning along with experience in supply chain logistics or transportation. Highly data-driven you excel at identifying trends integrating operational and customer insights and developing accurate stable forward-looking forecasts that enable effective capacity planning and strong service performance.
Responsibilities
Demand Forecast
- Develop and implement predictive forecasting models to support both tactical and strategic planning
- Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) by collaborating with operational teams to translate operational conditions customer insights and volume trends into forward-looking demand forecasts that drive resource planning productivity and service targets
Operational Data Analysis
- Analyze operational data to identify trends patterns and actionable insights
- Develop visualizations (charts graphs dashboards) to present insights to stakeholders
- Conduct custom analyses to answer specific business questions and support decision-making
Continuous Improvement
- Collaborate with internal and external experts to enhance existing processes
- Share best practices and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Education
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Operations ResearchData Science Computer Science Engineering Mathematics Statistics or a related field.
Experience
- 10 or more years of experience in data science engineering or analytics roles within supply chain logistics or transportation industries
- Experience withcommercial optimization solverssuch asCBC IBM CPLEX or Gurobifor solving mathematical optimization problems.
- Strong understanding ofstatistical analysis predictive modeling and machine learning(e.g. regression decision trees clustering time series forecasting).
- Proficiency inPython or R with experience using libraries such asPandas NumPy Scikit-learn TensorFlow or PyTorch.
- Knowledge ofSQLand experience in data extraction from databases and APIs.
- Strong skills indata visualizationusing tools likeMatplotlib Seaborn Plotly or Tableau.
- Exposure tocloud computing platformssuch as AWS is a plus.
- Familiarity withGit and GitHub for version control and collaborative coding.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Language Requirement: Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs.
POSTING DETAILS
Location: 530 - Corporate
Working Conditions: Office Environment
Reports to: Manager Engineering Supply Chain
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Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all qualified applicants and provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.
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About Company
To succeed and grow, small business owners need a courier they can trust. Rely on Purolator for time-definite shipping, so you can focus on your business.
