Distribution and Logistics Optimization Associate Consultant

ZS • Atlanta, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

ZS is seeking a Distribution and Logistics Optimization Associate Consultant to help clients improve logistics, transportation, warehousing, distribution, and merchandising through optimization, operations research, advanced analytics, and AI. This role is ideal for candidates with at least 2.5 years of experience applying quantitative methods to real-world operational problems and translating analytical insights into practical recommendations.

ZS's Insights & Analytics group partners with clients to design and deliver solutions to help them tackle a broad range of business challenges. Our teams work on multiple projects simultaneously, leveraging advanced data analytics and problem-solving techniques. Our recommendations and solutions are based on rigorous research and analysis underpinned by deep expertise and thought leadership.

Requirements

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Analytics, or a related field.
• At least 2.5 years of experience in decision analytics, operations research, optimization, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong foundation in optimization and analytical problem-solving.
• Experience working with complex data and translating analysis into business recommendations.
• Exposure to warehouse operations, warehouse design, labor planning, network optimization, transportation, or distribution.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Fluency in English
• Client-first mentality
• Intense work ethic
• Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach

Nice To Haves

• Experience in logistics, transportation, warehousing, distribution, merchandising, or category management.
• Experience supporting or owning a technology implementation from the client side.
• Exposure to AI/ML, predictive and prescriptive analytics, or agentic AI applications in operations.

Responsibilities

• Apply optimization, analytics, and AI to logistics, warehouse, distribution, and merchandising functions.
• Develop operations research models, including linear/integer programming, network optimization, heuristics, and simulation.
• Support warehouse operations and planning, labor balancing, network optimization, transportation, and distribution.
• Translate model outputs and operational data into actionable recommendations on cost, service, capacity, and productivity.
• Support merchandising and category management use cases where analytics can improve assortment, inventory, and distribution decisions.
• Support and help own technology and analytics implementations for clients, from requirements and solution design through testing, deployment, and adoption.
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and business stakeholders.

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well‑being, financial future, time away, and professional development.
• Robust skills‑building programs
• Multiple career progression paths
• Internal mobility
• Deeply collaborative culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree