Supply Chain Data Scientist

World Food Programme - WFP | Staff |
Closing: 31 Jan 2026 1 days remaining
Location: Rome

Overview

The Supply Chain Data Scientist role involves developing data science solutions for supply chain planning, optimization, and operational analytics to support data-driven decision-making for operations management.

Tasks Summary
  • Support the maintenance and development of core Supply Chain Planning & Optimization tools.
  • Support the application, rollout, and configuration of analytical solutions to new operations.
  • Develop and maintain new solutions leveraging data transformation, visualization, statistics, machine learning, and optimization algorithms.
  • Deep-dive on business requirements to understand data availability and evaluate optimization opportunities.
  • Coordinate with the Technology division for compliance and best practices.
  • Prepare quantitative analyses to support operational and strategic decision making.
  • Enable the adoption of best practices and advanced analytics, and strengthen client staff capacity.
Experience Requirements
  • Level I Consultancy: At least three years of relevant professional experience.
  • Level II Consultancy: At least five years of relevant professional experience.
  • Experience in using analytics to support operations management is required.
  • Experience with developing analytical solutions is required.
  • Experience with software-development is required.
Qualification Requirements

Advanced university degree in Data Science, Operations Research, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Management, or related fields.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluent in oral and written English and have technical writing skills.

Languages Preferred: Intermediate knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, French, Chinese, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese is desirable.

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