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The role turns complex problems in inventory, planning, scheduling and cost into production models that change how planners, buyers and engineers make decisions. It also sets the data science standards for operations AI use cases. The role also supports enterprise data science needs as priorities arise.General Responsibilities\nOversees developing innovative product solutions to continuously drive value for the customer\nLeads development project teams by defining data needs\nAdvises on insights to customer challenges\nIdentify valuable data sources and efficient collection processes\nAnalyze large data sets to discover trends and value driven insights\nLeads predictive models and algorithms\nOversees development processes and tools to analyze model performance and data accuracy\nCommunicate complex findings and ideas using data visualization techniques\nExperience / Qualifications\nA university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.\nMust be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands\nStrong communication skills; oral, written and presentation\nStrong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results\nStrong personal and professional ethical values and integrity\nHolds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards\nProficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)\nStrong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers\nAdditional Responsibilities:\nLead data science modeling and approach for variety operations use cases, incl. Supply Chain, from framing the problem through production and adoption.\nBuild optimization models for inventory policy, multi-echelon safety stock, item segmentation, capacity and production planning, and lab/test scheduling.\nBuild demand forecasting and signal-reliability models for noisy customer and EDI demand.\nDevelop should-cost and spend analytics to support Procurement decisions.\nDesign empirical tests to evaluate vendor and planning-platform models, and hold vendors to agreed performance thresholds.\nSet standards for modeling, validation and backtesting. Define retraining and monitoring requirements with the AI Platform/MLOps team.\nWork directly with planners, buyers and business leaders so models are adopted and improve inventory, service and cost.\nGive technical direction and mentoring to data scientists and AI engineers working on operations use cases.\nAdditional Qualifications:\n7+ years building optimization, ML and statistical models for operational problems, with models deployed and in sustained use.\nDeep operations research expertise: linear and mixed-integer programming, constrained optimization, inventory theory, scheduling and simulation.\nHands-on experience with optimization solvers and frameworks (e.g., Gurobi, CPLEX, OR-Tools, Pyomo).\nStrong time-series forecasting skills, including hierarchical and probabilistic methods and rigorous backtesting.\nStrong Python and SQL; comfortable working with raw ERP, EDI and manufacturing data.\nExperience in manufacturing, automotive, industrial or distribution supply chains strongly preferred.\nAble to challenge and influence senior leaders and vendors with evidence.\nMaster's or PhD in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Applied Mathematics or a related field preferred.\n#LI-JL1\nBase Salary Range:\n$119,600.00 - $164,450.00\nAt Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth. We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only. Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs.\nSmarterTogether\nCollaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing\n\nEmployees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication\n\nAs OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together\n\nClick here to view Sensata Recruitment Privacy Statement\nClick here to view our Sensata Recruitment Privacy Statement for China\nNOTE: If you are a current Sensata employee (or one of our Affiliates), please back out of this application and log into Workday via the Company Intranet to apply directly. 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