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Applied Scientist, Operations Research, Modeling And Optimization (MOP)

Develop production-ready optimization algorithms to improve global logistics efficiency.
Bellevue, Washington, United States
2 days ago
Amazon

Amazon

Global e-commerce and cloud computing leader offering online retail, digital content, and scalable web services to consumers and businesses worldwide.

Amazon's Modeling And Optimization Team Opportunity

Amazon's modeling and optimization (MOP) team seeks motivated individuals with strong analytical and algorithmic skills to optimize the global logistics network and its operations.

Key job responsibilities:

  • Enhance global logistics network efficiency through data-driven simulation and optimization
  • Reduce variable costs by improving network design, inventory placement, process and operational planning, and resource allocation
  • Optimize capital investment through strategic fixed asset deployment planning
  • Develop metrics to quantify business impact of implemented solutions

A day in the life:

  • Lead development of production-ready algorithms and scientific tools for under-the-roof (UTR) and network process analysis and optimization
  • Drive planning and execution decisions on operation timing and resource allocation to improve capacity, cost, and speed
  • Manage customer interactions, promote science-based processes, and incorporate customer needs into tool improvements
  • Partner with team members and customers to exercise judgment on appropriate analysis methods for various business requests
  • Interact with and influence adjacent systems and tools, including those for long-term operating policies and daily capacity planning
  • Blend scientific expertise with business acumen to deliver impactful solutions across the organization
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Applied Scientist, Operations Research, Modeling And Optimization (MOP)
Bellevue, Washington, United States
Operations
About Amazon
Global e-commerce and cloud computing leader offering online retail, digital content, and scalable web services to consumers and businesses worldwide.