Operations Research Expert for Digital Supply Chain Twins (m/f/d)

Job title:

Operations Research Expert for Digital Supply Chain Twins (m/f/d)

Company:

BASF

Job description

ABOUT USAt BASF Digital Hub Madrid we develop innovative digital solutions for BASF, create new exciting customer experiences and business growth, and drive efficiencies in processes, helping to strengthen BASF´s position as the digital leader in the chemical industry. We believe the right path is through creativity, trial and error and great people working and learning together. Become part of our team and develop the future with us – in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities.WHAT YOU CAN EXPECTDigital Hub Madrid attracts, grows, and develops passionate people who will meaningfully impact the digital future of BASF. Come join us and be a part of our digitalization journey.Our team “Value Chain Optimization” develops innovative solutions to derive insights from data that support better and faster business decisions. We implement data-driven and digital twin solutions in its complete lifecycle for users in supply chain and inventory management around the world.As an Operations Research Expert for Digital Supply Chain Twins, you will drive new use cases, ensure their scalability towards more decision making situations and maintain their mathematical models along the lifecycle of the AI solutions.

• You will be responsible for implementing AI solutions such as mathematical optimization for decision support along supply chains and inventory management.

• You will develop the optimization and / or simulation logic for digital twins in supply chains.

• You will develop and maintain non-standard optimizers for scheduling and sizing of batch production.

• You will apply and enhance optimizers of standard planning software for supply chain planning (e.g., OM Partners).

• You will have a strong focus on data preparation and on the further development of the existing middleware to connect the non standard optimizers with the standard planning software.

• You will guide and train new user teams in understanding data needs, data quality, mathematical optimization, and its relevance for making best use of digital supply chain twins.

• You will translate requirements of business functions like supply chain, marketing and production into AI solutions including mathematical optimization.

• You will contribute to benefit cases and guide business partners through the process of selecting, comparing, and interpreting scenarios of optimization runs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work in a team with experienced data scientists, data & software engineers & product owners and create scalable, reusable and performant data-driven environments applications running in productive

• Convey technically difficult concepts in a clear and understandable way, translate business needs to technical specifications, and provide guidance for knowledge graph & ontology development to other teams

• Convey technically difficult concepts in a clear and understandable way, translate business needs to technical specifications, and provide guidance for knowledge graph & ontology development to other teams

• Drive the sustainable implementation of our new GenAI-oriented Supply Chain Intelligence platform, including:

– Data integration for various Supply Chain AI solutions– Utilizing enterprise data product, semantic and ontology concepts– GenAI functionalities.

• Create product requirement documents and maintain it in an agile working mode, e. g. in Azure DevOps boards and tasks.

• Work in an international and agile DevOps environment and apply agile principles for setting priorities and managing multiple stakeholders in a challenging business environment.

• Share your knowledge and expertise with colleagues and promoting a culture of data-driven innovation within the organization

• Manage communication with external vendors to validate the landscape design & integration concept.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in operations research, mathematics, industrial engineering, computer science, natural sciences, or a related field.

• At least 3 years of working experience in applying mathematical models in industrial settings.

• Proven track record of successful operations research-related projects, preferably in an industrial setting.

• Excellent programming and hands-on coding skills in Python and other relevant languages, like GAMS, C#, SQL

• Experience with Cloud technologies like Microsoft Azure (e.g., Synapse, Databricks, Purview), CI/CD using e.g., git, docker, Azure Devops

• An independent (“can-do”), solution-oriented and team-oriented way of working, not afraid to take on responsibility

• Strong desire to learn & upskill at the intersection of data, mathematics & industry

• Supply Chain domain knowledge

• Comfortable working in highly complex environment with multiple stakeholders and with strong pressure to deliver on time and on budget.

• Strong Communication & Presentations skills

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience in supply chain management / planning

• Experience with data visualization software such as Power BI, Tableau

• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning software, e. g. SAP

• Experience with Agile software-development using Scrum / Kanban

BENEFITS

• A secure work environment because your health, safety and wellbeing is always our top priority.
• Flexible work schedule and Home-office options, so that you can balance your working life and private life.
• Learning and development opportunities
• 23 holiday days per year
• 5 additional days (readjustment)
• 2 cultural days
• A collaborative, trustful and innovative work environment
• Being part of an international team and work in global projects
• Relocation assistance to Madrid provided
• Working on cutting edge technologies on exciting digitalization projects in the area of Artificial Intelligence
• Being part of a truly global team, which is living inclusion by gender, age, education and cultural background.

At BASF, the chemistry is right.Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking. And on you. Become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us – in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.A unique total offer: you@BASFAt BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Click here to learn more.A unique total offer: you@BASFAt BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Click here to learn more.Discover the world of BASF and develop data solutions for the Chemistry 4.0 era – for a sustainable future. Help drive the digital transformation of the chemical industry by harnessing the potential of the latest data science technologies and data sources.About BASFFind out what BASF has to offer as an employer and why you should join our team.Your applicationHere you find anything you need to know about your application and the application process.Contact usYou have questions about your application or on how to apply in Europe? The BASF Talent Acquisition Europe team is glad to assist you.Please note that we do not return paper applications including folders. Please submit copies only and no original documents.Madrid, ESBASF Digital Solutions S.L.DigitalizationPermanent115295ATS_WCMS_WEBFORM

Expected salary

Location

Madrid

Job date

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 23:44:26 GMT

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