Supply Chain Scientist (Business Analyst) jobs at Lokad
Quantitative supply chains are the future: where every possible future gets a probability, where every possible decision gets an economic score, and where control is given back to management thanks to extensive automation. Lokad’s goal is to make this future a reality. We help companies do more with their supply chains, their inventories and their production capacities than classical methods would ever allow. Our technology combines big data and machine learning. Our teams deliver the supply chain expertise.
Note: In this page we are using the term Business Data Analyst for the sake of clarity when addressing a wide audience that isn’t expected to be familiar with Lokad or supply chains. However, a better term would be Supply Chain Scientist.
If you want to learn more about the position, check out our video: A day in the life of a Supply Chain Scientist.
Our vision on this job
What we are looking for
We are looking for candidates with the following skills and qualities:
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A strong engineering background.
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A keen interest in data and quantitative analysis in general.
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Good Excel skills or programming skills (e.g. Python, VBA, SQL, etc.).
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Impeccable command of English ( French is optional, Spanish or German can be a bonus).
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Excellent communication skills.
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A well-made head, rather than a well-filled head. We are not looking for someone who is already an expert in supply chain or programming. We’re looking for a fast learner, with an ability to quickly grasp technology and concepts, since our technology is by no means a simple and plug-and-play product. Knowledge or understanding of supply chain would be a bonus, but the ability to quickly assess and grasp a new situation or get a clear picture of how an organization works and what are the pain points is what we are really after.
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Candidates must be self-motivated, confident and highly driven to achieve results with a “hands on” attitude.
The role is predominantly office based, although some travel will be occasionally required to visit customers. We are located in the very center of Paris, France (station “Chevaleret” on Line 6). You can apply by sending your resume to contact@lokad.com
The above offer is aimed at both Senior and Junior roles, depending on the level of experience acquired in the field. As a Senior (or Lead Supply Chain Scientist), you will also be expected to handle project management, lead Juniors, and you will work on accounts with bigger technical challenges and/or that require a better mastery of customer relationship.
Interns are also welcomed at Lokad! You will benefit from the extensive training and coaching of our team, gaining skills in supply chain, predictive analytics and generally in quantitative optimization for businesses and everything you need to become a Supply Chain Scientist. However, given the nature of the tasks (in particular, learning how to use our DSL is required), we can only offer long term internships (6 months minimum). We favor end-of-studies internships (ex: PFE from Grandes Ecoles).