Senior Manager Data Science, Logistics Modeling

Carmax

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Location
Richmond, VA
Posted
87 days ago

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CarMax is the largest used car retailer in the United States, offering a customer-friendly, no-haggle buying experience with a broad selection of quality used vehicles, financing, and vehicle protection plans. Industry: Automotive Retail

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TL;DR · Senior Manager Data Science, Logistics Modeling

Sr. Manager Data Science, Logistics Modeling joins the Logistics Modeling team to oversee the intelligent planning of vehicle movements across a nationwide network. This leader manages a team of four to seven data scientists, fostering their professional growth while overseeing the development of optimal logistics strategies and autonomous artificial intelligence models. The role involves building software to calculate optimal plans in seconds, managing cross-functional implementations with IT and field teams, and designing experiments to measure business impact. Candidates must possess advanced skills in mathematics, statistics, machine learning, Python, and software engineering to solve complex transportation problems like route optimization and driver utilization. The position requires a blend of technical proficiency and leadership to translate mathematical models into automated systems that minimize costs while ensuring on-time delivery for the company's extensive inventory of vehicles.

What you'll do

  • Develop optimal logistics planning strategies to meet short and long-term business objectives.
  • Build advanced machine learning models to autonomously plan vehicle moves across the national network.
  • Create software that calculates and delivers optimal logistics plans in seconds.
  • Manage a team of 4-7 data scientists by setting goals and providing professional development.
  • Deliver measurable annual value through continuous improvement of logistics strategies.
  • Lead cross-functional efforts with IT and field teams to implement new models.
  • Design and execute experiments to measure the business impact of planning changes.

What we're looking for

  • Undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline such as Statistics, Math, Data Science, Computer Science, or Engineering.
  • Master’s or Ph.D. degree is preferred.
  • 4+ years of experience in strategy, analytics, and/or data science.
  • Advanced mathematical modeling and reasoning skills to build complex planning models.
  • Proficiency in computer programming to develop Artificial Intelligence from mathematical models.
  • Experience managing highly analytical projects and people.
  • Leadership skills to manage a team and collaborate cross-functionally with IT and field teams.
  • Work Authorization: Applicants.

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