Operations Research Analyst

URS Group • Plymouth, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Working closely with the Logistics, Account Management, and Data Science teams, the Operations Research Analyst will serve as the subject matter expert in the use of mathematical modeling to optimize the efficiency of our fleet of trucks, while maintaining an exemplary level of service for our customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, etc.)
• A deep understanding of optimization modeling techniques
• Experience with solvers such as Gurobi, CPLEX, FICO
• Working knowledge of Python

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience formulating and solving the Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP)
• Prior experience with SQL
• Prior experience with Hexaly Optimizer
• Prior experience using Spark to handle big data
• Prior experience with a BI tool such as Tableau, Power BI, QuickSight, etc.
• A demonstrated ability to build model prototypes to address business needs and ultimately turn them into tools used in a production environment

Responsibilities

• Build, enhance, and maintain optimization models with the aim of maximizing company profitability and delivery timeliness, subject to operational and business constraints
• Serve as “level 1” support for internal stakeholder questions regarding network optimization plans

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous retirement savings options
• Paid time off
• Zero-dollar-out-of-paycheck medical plan
• Telehealth
• Wellness discounts
• Employee assistance resources
• BCBS PPO Medical with Telehealth
• Delta Dental
• NVA Vision
• Company Paid Life and AD&D
• Supplemental Life
• Dependent Life
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• New Vehicle Supplier Discounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• PTO Program (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Jury, Bereavement)
• 6 Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level