Description: Lead Operations Research Analyst

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Target Enterprise, Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Lead Operations Research Analyst at our offices in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Lead Operations Research Analyst will be responsible for developing optimization, simulation, machine learning models and niche data science techniques to evaluate product flow from vendor to customer, across the first mile, middle mile and last mile, with focus on delivery speed, ensuring sufficient capacity for throughput and storage (inventory modeling) in the network and improve operating efficiencies. This position requires a Master's degree or equivalent in Statistics, Math, Operations Research, or related field and 2 years related experience. Must also have 12 months of demonstrated ability (which may have been gained concurrently) with each of the following: (1) performing deterministic optimization, constraint programing, mathematical model development and advanced simulation related to operations management; (2) utilizing OPL/CPLEX/Gurobi to develop deterministic optimization solutions; (3) utilizing knowledge of data structures, integer programming, lagrangian relaxation and duality, cutting plane methods, decomposition and column generations, time series analysis, and predictive modeling to develop scalable operations research and artificial intelligence tools; (4) developing custom scalable and sustainable integrated mathematical models by leveraging technical tools across Python, R, and SQL; and (5) developing analytical models and solving problems for supply chain optimization, network flow, predictive modeling, last mile routing, resource allocation, production scheduling and inventory management. Will accept experience gained before, during or after Master's program. Please apply online at https://corporate.target.com/careers/.

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