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RaceTrac Operations Research Analyst Opening

  • 1.  RaceTrac Operations Research Analyst Opening

    Posted 03-20-2019 10:26
    RaceTrac is currently seeking applicants for the Operations Research Analyst position. The job description is included below. Interested candidates can apply online at: https://wfa.kronostm.com/index.jsp?locale=en_US&applicationName=RaceTracReqExt&SEQ=jobDetails&POSTING_ID=87107256128

    Description

    The Operations Research Analyst works alongside the software development group to build mathematical, statistical, and decision support models in ILOG/CPLEX. This individual is responsible for successfully implementing optimization applications to solve business problems. The Operations Reporting Analyst uses quantitative analysis to find the most efficient operational techniques for the organization. 0% travel required.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Collaborates with internal customers to identify, define, and resolve a variety of complex business problems and to support various corporate initiatives.
    • Consults with the software development team in the implementation and design of applications through the use of business models to derive best solutions for the business.
    • Acts as an internal consultant to various managers in the formulation of business decisions, action plans, and improved operations.
    • Investigates operations processes by interviewing customers and collecting data in order to determine key decisions which need to be made and quantify a solution to optimize the process.
    • Builds models and frames the business into mathematical equations designed to bring efficient solutions to problems at hand and tests models to ensure accuracy and upkeeps as necessary.
    • Communicates project plans and articulates roles, project goals, and timelines, while incorporating project lifecycle models; collaborates between project sponsor and teams on process development and strategy implementation.
    • Manages expectations for the project sponsors, internal customers, teams and vendors.
    • Supervises and mentors the team in an effort to share knowledge and develop analytical and professional skills.

    Minimum Requirements

    Work Experience/ Education:

    • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a focus in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Mathematics or related field required
    • Masters Degree or PhD preferred
    • 3+ years experience of applied operations research techniques including decision analysis, optimization, simulation and statistical and stochastic modeling required
    • Knowledge of mathematical programming software packages such as IBM ILOG CPLEX, LINDO, or Xpress preferred
    • Familiarity or use of forecasting preferred
    • Experience working in a retail or transportation environment a plus
    • Management of people and/or leadership experience required


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    Kate Lindsey
    Operations Research Manager
    Racetrac Petroleum, Inc
    Atlanta GA
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