Operations Research Specialist - Movement Planner at HAYS in Lincoln, Nebraska

Job Description:

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.


Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship not available.


Our client is seeking a Operations Research Specialist - Movement Planner in Omaha, NE.


Role Description


Apply advanced analytical and mathematical techniques to solve complex problems and optimize decision-making to improve our highly integrated network of resources. Work with large sets of data to develop mathematical models and algorithms to aid in decision-making, improve efficiency, and maximize outcomes. Play a vital role in optimizing our transportation network by improving route planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.


• Work closely with stakeholders to understand the objectives and challenges of the problem.
• Identify the key variables, constraints, costs, and objectives.
• Gather relevant data from various sources.
• Clean and preprocess the data, develop mathematical models, algorithms, and optimization techniques to represent the problem, derive insights, and create optimal outcomes.
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain software to expose the model to other application development teams.
• Utilize simulation tools and techniques to model complex systems and evaluate different scenarios. Which tools?
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and subject matter experts.
• Communicate complex analytical concepts and findings in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and through reports or presentations.


Skills & Requirements


• Degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
• 10+ years' experience with mathematical optimization tools and methods (mixed integer programs, decomposition)
• 5+ years' experience with at least one programming language (C++, Java, Python)
• Experience with transportation or logistics
• Experience in machine learning, GenAI
• Advanced degree
• Unix experience any others


Benefits/Other Compensation:


Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401K.


Why Hays?


You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.


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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.


In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.


Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.


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