Cannabis Supply Chain Logistics Optimization Analyst Jobs

Overview

Real Challenge, Real Impact. Real Rewards.

Altria Group companies have a long history of leading the industry. Today, adult tobacco consumers are increasingly seeking new options, including those that reduce risk, and their preferences are likely to continue to evolve at a growing rate. They also want products that address social frictions like tobacco smoke and the odor and ash that comes with it.
That's why we're using the resources across our companies, and through strategic investments, to offer the most diverse portfolio of products to satisfy evolving adult preferences and convert smokers to lower risk products.
To help us effectively and efficiently deliver on that strategy we are currently seeking a hardworkingSupply Chain and Logistics Optimization Analystto join ourModeling and Simulation teamin Richmond, VA.
As an optimization analyst within the Modeling and Simulation team, you will research, develop, and implement quantitative models to improve operating efficiency. You will participate in performing data analysis and generating reports to address business needs under the mentorship of a senior member of the team.

Job Description

• Independently lead cross-functional projects to develop statistical and mathematical models to tackle supply chain problems across the business.
• Perform data analytics, forecasting, and optimization of related processes to support business decision making.
• Apply knowledge of supply chain and logistics including procurement, inventory, planning, and movement of materials and products according to the needs and objectives of the company.
• Seek opportunities to evaluate and improve existing supply chain plans to reduce the costs of transportation, distribution, and warehousing.
• Analyze model outputs and generate reports to provide recommendations to key partners. Effectively communicate and present results to the stakeholders and senior management.

Specific Skills:

• A Graduate degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or a related engineering and science discipline with a minimum of 2 years of experience in applying operations research and/or statistical modeling techniques.-Or-A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or a related engineering and science discipline with at least 5 years of related experience.
• Programming skills in at least one programming language (C++/Python/Java), math programming engine (CPLEX/Gurobi), Statistical package (R/SAS), SQL.
• Knowledge of mathematical modeling skills such as Linear Programming, Mixed Integer Programming, Heuristics, etc.
• Familiarity and experience with other analytical approaches (machine learning, statistics, etc.).
• Very strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills
• Experience with SQL and relational databases.
• Familiar with cloud computing such as MS Azure.
• Experience developing dashboards using visualization technologies such as Tableau and Power BI.
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral presentations and written reports.
• Knowledge of software development methodology is a plus.

Company Overview

Altria Group is a FORTUNE 200 company that leads the premier tobacco companies in the United States. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Altria Group holds diversified positions across tobacco, alcohol, and cannabis. Our tobacco companies include some of the most enduring names in American business: Philip Morris USA, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, John Middleton, and Nat Sherman. We have 35 percent ownership of JUUL Labs, Inc., the nation s leading e-vapor company. And we have an 80% interest in Helix Innovations, which manufactures and markets on!, an oral tobacco-derived nicotine pouch product. We complement our total tobacco business with our ownership of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and our significant equity investment in Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest brewer. Altria s significant stake in Cronos Group, a leading global cannabinoid company, represents an exciting new global growth opportunity.
At Altria, we recognize that our people are the reason we achieve our business goals. It s only through diverse perspectives and insights that we will be able to take on the important challenges we will face to dramatically transform our business and our industry. The work opportunities and experiences, combined with training, development, and advancement programs, allow our employees to achieve their full potential and deliver superior business results. We have the opportunity to make more progress on harm reduction in the next 10 years than we have in the past 50 years. Join us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and our shareholders. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer.

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