Lead Engineer (Senior Supply Chain Data Scientist) (108858-0824)

This is a re-advertisement. Previous candidates for this role need not apply.

Location: University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

Duration: Ending 30 September 2025

About the Role  

For informal enquiries, please contact Alok Choudhary (Professor) at Alok.choudhary@warwick.ac.uk. 

WMG’s Supply Chain Research Group is looking for a Lead Engineer (Senior Supply Chain Data Scientist) to lead the development of AI-based supply chain solutions. This role involves transforming raw supply chain data into actionable insights, thus enhancing decision-making and predictability in supply chain operations.

This role represents an exciting opportunity for a data science expert to lead in the development of innovative AI-based solutions in the supply chain domain, driving growth and partnerships at WMG. Candidates must have a valid UK work permit.

We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so.  

About You  

Seasoned data science expert: Proficient in machine learning, Python, and multi-variate statistics. 

Software Development: You should be familiar with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, data pipelines and database systems. Strong Stakeholder Engagement: You should have strong Stakeholder skills, with a proven ability in presenting and facilitating meetings for senior managers and stakeholders.

Business Acumen: You should have strong commercial acumen, collaborating effectively with sales teams to drive retention and growth.

Passionate Thought Leader: Deep understanding of Supply Chain challenges and crafting executable strategies

For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.

CLOSING DATE: Thursday 22 August 2024 at 11.55 pm

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the Apply button.

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