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Each year, CarMax completes over 2 million vehicle moves, and our data scientists develop algorithms that determine which moves are executed by CarMax and which are handled by third-party logistics partners. For the moves CarMax completes, the team generates detailed plans specifying exactly which vehicles each driver will transport and when. To be successful, these plans must optimize efficiency while ensuring vehicles arrive on time to meet customer and operational needs.\nWhat You Will Do - Essential Responsibilities\nDevelop optimal planning strategies that meet both short and long term business objectives\nLeverage exceptional business knowledge, creativity, vision and analytic skills in order to lead the development of optimal logistics planning strategies\nDevelop right optimization strategy given CarMax’s unique business model\nLeverage strong analytic communication skills to gain broad buy-in to planning strategies and goals at all levels of the organization\nContinuously improve our logistics strategy by delivering $10-25MM/yr of incremental value\nBuild a highly engaged team of 4-7 Data Scientists with the skills to implement our logistics strategies across millions of moves each year\nCreate a rewarding and challenging environment designed to teach uniquely gifted analytic professionals how to become effective, value adding data scientists\nLeverage strong functional expertise in a quickly evolving field to ensure that team members have the right technology to meet today’s business needs.\nSet specific, actionable short and mid-term goals for each team member\nChallenge, develop & recognize team members when they achieve their goals\nLead the building of Artificial Intelligence to autonomously plan every move in an optimal way\nLeverage strong mathematics, statistics and technology skills (machine learning, Python, etc.) in order to lead the development of sophisticated planning models that autonomously implement our strategies\nLeverage strong computer science and software engineering skills in order to build software that (a) Calculates the optimal logistics plan for each move and (b) Delivers that plan to the logistics team in seconds\nLead cross functional efforts to implement new models with IT and the field\nApply exceptional experiment test and design skills in order to measure the business impact of different planning changes\nPurpose of the Role\nCarMax relies on algorithms toefficiently move vehicles across our network of 200+ stores, ensuring optimal routes, driver utilization, and on-time delivery while minimizing transportation costs. Doing so ensures that we have the right cars at the right prices at the right time and place to meet our customers’ needs. As we continue to innovate our business and shift more of our buying and selling online, we increasingly need to make these decisions quickly with less human intervention. Our team of data scientists plays a critical role in unlocking the business value from these innovations.\nQualifications and Requirements:\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions\nUndergraduate degree with exceptional academic performance in quantitative discipline (Statistics, Math, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering). Advanced Degree (Master’s/Ph.D.) is a plus.\nMathematical, modeling, and reasoning skills in order to build complex planning models\n4+ years’ experience in strategy, analytics and/or data science\nProven ability to deliver business value by leveraging deep analytic skills in order to solve complex business problems\nComputer programming skills in order to turn the mathematical model into Artificial Intelligence\nLeadership skills necessary to build a highly engaged team and to work cross functionally to implement new logistics models and strategies\nExceptional verbal, written, and listening skills necessary to (a) effectively manage their team, (b) listen and understand conflicting points of view on complex matters, (c) navigate through potential contentious situations that periodically occur in a change process, and (d) communicate complex ideas.\nExperience managing highly analytical projects and people. \nWork Location and Arrangement\nThis role will be based out of the CarMax Technology Innovation Center (Richmond, VA) and associates will work onsite 4 days per week.\nWork Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship will not be considered for this specific role.\nAbout CarMax\nCarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, with over 200 locations nationwide.\nOur amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®.\nOur Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:\nCarMax is committed to bringing together people from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment.\nCarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, and any other characteristics protected by law.\nThe annual salary for this position is:\n$138,500.00 - $221,600.00May be eligible for bonus and equity.\nBenefits:\nExcept as otherwise required by state law, CarMax Associates are entitled to the following paid sick, vacation, and holiday time.\nAssociates that are considered full-time hourly or commission/incentive eligible:\nTo earn up to 48 hours of sick time per year accrued on a per pay period basis and between 80 hours and 200 hours per year of vacation time after a 90 day waiting period depending on years of continuous service with the Company. \nFor 8 hours of pay for each of a total of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday. 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