Director, Supply Chain Data Science, Operations Research & Optimization
Company: Comcast
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We
drive innovation to create the worlds best entertainment and online
experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety
of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career
opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We
are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks
to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and
services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share
in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries
and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want
you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.
Job Summary The Director of Supply Chain Optimization & Data
Science is a key role within Comcast's Integrated Supply Chain
Organization (ISCO). This role is critical in developing and
executing on the supply chain strategy to build a supply
engineering and data science discipline ultimately drive
improvement throughout the supply chain network. This role will be
instrumental in developing and driving Comcast's Supply Chain
Optimization and Data Science strategy and roadmap - collaborating
with leadership, Comcast Divisions, and other stakeholders /
business partners.
Job Description
Core Responsibilities
The Director of Supply Chain Optimization & Data Science is
responsible for leading the overall design, development in
implementation of various modeling and optimization techniques
across the following areas:
Forecasting, Planning, and Inventory Optimization:
Evaluate and propose new inventory optimization and replenishment
strategies.
Improve existing demand forecasting models by developing new
methodologies (Machine learning, Markov chains, etc.).
Develop methods to systematically identify outliers to improve
forecast accuracy.
Support decision making by providing requirements to develop
analytic capabilities, platforms, pipelines, and metrics then using
them to analyze trends and find root causes of forecast
inaccuracy
Translate demand forecasting business questions and concerns into
specific analytical questions that can be answered with available
data using statistical and machine learning methods; working with
engineers to produce the required data when it is not available
Formalize assumptions about how demand forecasts are expected to
behave, create definitions of outliers, develop methods to
systematically identify these outliers, and explain why they are
reasonable or identifying fixes for them
Experience within supply chain planning system(s) (e.g., SAP
Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO), JDA/ Blue Yonder Luminate,
Oracle Advance Supply Chain Planning (ASCP), etc.)
Network optimization/transportation:
Major participant in driving the supply chain transformation
initiative at Comcast.
Develop network models to support various business models -
factoring in fixed / variable facility, transportation, and
inventory costs; various supply chain constraints (capacity,
productivity, etc.); service level requirements; future long-term
plans for growth/ shifts in business
Modeling in Llamasoft Supply Chain Guru X and other related
tools.
Perform transportation routing and optimization studies (for
parcel, LTL/ TL freight as well as dedicated fleet/ milk runs) to
drive cost, transit time, carbon footprint improvements.
Leadership
Build a world-class team through attracting and retaining key
talent.
Act as coach and mentor to support career development plans to help
build a robust discipline in supply chain optimization, engineering
as well as data science.
Partner / collaborate with other leaders across the supply chain
and business to identify new opportunities to drive supply chain
improvements.
Communicate verbally and in writing to leadership and stakeholders
with various levels of technical knowledge, educating them about
our systems, as well as sharing insights and recommendations.
General:
Build decision support models based on advanced analytics to drive
visibility and continuous improvement.
Create models, tools and processes that will be used by analysts
and operations.
Experience with preparing and presenting oral and written
presentations to leadership and stakeholders across the
business.
Identify fact-based solution strategies for key business issues
raised by clients to ensure that all important issues are addressed
in fully and appropriately.
Determine when and how to use quantitative research tools and
models and assists in interpretation and development of
implications to address client business problems.
Oversees development and usage of quantitative research tools and
models to address client business problems and ensures that these
tools are successfully deployed.
Develops and communicates goals, strategies, tactics, project
plans, timelines and key performance metrics to reach goals.
Develops and manages budget to ensure required resources are
available.
Defines the information, reporting and analytical needs of the
company. Develops goals, strategies and plans needed to achieve the
vision.
Serves as strategic leader of a functional area within the
organization (e.g., marketing, operations, care etc.) that has
rapport with senior leaders to achieve departmental objectives.
Ensures the effectiveness of projects, programs and teams.
Ensures the department implements and utilizes the industry best
practices and technology required to provide insights, analysis and
modelling for the company.
Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in
matters of significance.
Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work
nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as
necessary.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Employees at all levels are expected to:
Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for
how you do your job.
Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our
customers first, give them seamless digital options at every
touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and
services.
Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of
our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our
digital tools and experiences.
Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and
being open to new ideas.
Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working
that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company -
by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate
opportunities to do better for our customers.
Drive results and growth.
Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our
communities.
Disclaimer:
This information has been designed to indicate the general nature
and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not
designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory
of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.
Education
Master's Degree
Relevant Work Experience
10 Years +
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to
compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales
positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an
applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a
Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits. We
believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need
when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter
most. That's why we provide an array of options, expert guidance
and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of
your reality - to help support you physically, financially and
emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life.
Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers
site for more details.
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