What you’ll need to succeed as Principal, Operations Research Analytics at XPO

Minimum qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Operations Research, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or related field;

• 5 years in quantitative pricing/financial analysis

• Proficiency in an object-oriented language like Java, C++, C# or similar; together with exposure to SQL

• Demonstrated ability to create analytics frameworks in statistical packages like Python, R, or similar

• A deep understanding of machine learning techniques and experience applying them to solve business problems

• Experience with reinforcement learning for pricing optimization, decision-making, and consumer behavior modeling

• Demonstrated ability to frame complex problems, select appropriate research/analytical methods, implement solutions, and present findings effectively

• Ability to effectively operate both independently and as part of a team

Preferred qualifications:

• PHD in Operations Research, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science

• 10+ years hands-on experience in developing and deploying optimization solutions in pricing or finance

About the Principal, Operations Research Analytics job:

Pay, benefits and more:

• Competitive compensation package

• Full health insurance benefits available on day one

• Life and disability insurance

• Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year

• 9 paid company holidays

• 401(k) option with company match

• Education assistance

• Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Develop pricing optimization solutions to drive optimal portfolio management of customers, lanes, and freight mix.

• Be responsible for improving XPO’s understanding of price elasticity and marginal cost, then translating analytics into insights for use in XPO’s pricing strategy.

• Analyze customer willingness to pay, marginal cost, capacity, and competitor comparisons. Construct microeconomic models to define optimal price and business mix.

• Collaboration with Pricing Leadership, Sales, Operations, PMO, IT, and others on key strategic initiatives

• Assist the technology team in construction of production data workflows to integrate models with business processes.

About XPO

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

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