Rate: GBP500-600/day Outside IR35 Duration: Initial 6-Month Contract (Extension Likely) Location: London (Hybrid) Office Attendance: 2 days per week in the London office. The Opportunity We're supporting a major UK retailer on a large-scale supply chain optimisation programme and are looking for a Senior Data Scientist with a strong background in Operational Research and optimisation. This is not a Generative AI, NLP, or customer analytics role. Instead, you'll be working on highly complex optimisation challenges that drive real-world operational decisions across a large supply chain network. The programme has been running for several years and is viewed as a long-term strategic initiative, with further investment already secured. The Role You'll be responsible for designing, developing and enhancing optimisation models that support large-scale supply chain decision-making. Key Responsibilities Architecting and designing optimisation models for complex logistics and supply chain challenges Improving and scaling existing optimisation solutions Working closely with stakeholders to translate business problems into mathematical models Delivering solutions capable of handling billions of potential decision combinations Supporting the ongoing development of a critical optimisation platform used across the organisation Required Experience We're particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate: Strong experience in optimisation, Operational Research, or mathematical modelling Experience solving real-world supply chain, logistics, inventory, transportation, or network optimisation problems Hands-on experience with optimisation platforms such as AIMMS, AMPL, Gurobi, CPLEX, FICO Xpress, or similar Strong Python skills Experience working with large-scale optimisation problems where solution quality and performance are critical A strong academic background in Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline Ideal Background Suitable candidates may come from: Retail Logistics Transportation Manufacturing Supply Chain Technology Warehousing
Senior Data Scientist - Supply Chain Optimization (Contract) employer: Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
Join a forward-thinking SaaS organisation in London, where you'll not only lead the Data Engineering function but also play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AI and data solutions. With a strong emphasis on innovation, employee development, and a collaborative work culture, this company offers clear progression opportunities and the chance to work on impactful projects that drive commercial success. Enjoy a supportive environment that values your expertise while you tackle exciting technical challenges and contribute to the growth of a rapidly expanding business.
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