Operations Research Analyst

Operations Research Analyst — Pacific Logistics Group

Seattle, WA | June 2023 – Present

• Formulated linear and mixed-integer programming models in Python and Gurobi to optimize fleet dispatching for 14 regional hubs, reducing deadhead miles by 14% and saving $320,000 annually in fuel expenses.
• Constructed discrete-event simulation models in Arena to analyze warehouse bottlenecks for 3 distribution centers, increasing average throughput by 19% and reducing trailer dwell times by 28 minutes.
• Designed and deployed a SQL-based automated inventory replenishment dashboard in Tableau for 45 stocking locations, lowering stockout rates by 22% while reducing average carrying costs by 11%.
• Led a cross-functional project with 5 industrial engineers to rebuild route-planning algorithms, enhancing driver schedule compliance from 78% to 94% across 120 metropolitan routes.

Operations Research Specialist — Apex Supply Chain Solutions

Bellevue, WA | August 2021 – May 2023

• Developed non-linear programming models and heuristics to optimize shelf space allocation across 180 retail outlets, yielding a 13% increase in category sales and reducing waste by $95,000.
• Implemented queuing models to optimize cashier staffing levels at 12 flagship stores, reducing peak-hour customer wait times by 34% and improving overall customer satisfaction scores by 15%.
• Automated weekly data cleaning and parameter estimation workflows using R and Python, reducing manual analysis time by 16 hours per week and improving data ingestion speed by 45%.
• Collaborated on a freight procurement network optimization project that renegotiated contracts with 8 carrier companies, saving $140,000 in annual shipping fees across 4 key corridors.

Linear Programming, Mixed-Integer Programming, Network Optimization, Queuing Theory, Discrete-Event Simulation, Supply Chain Logistics, Inventory Modeling, Heuristics, Predictive Modeling, Python, R, SQL, Gurobi, CPLEX, Arena, Tableau, Excel

Real-Time Supply Chain Routing Engine

Role: Lead Operations Research Analyst

Tools: Python, Gurobi, SQL, AWS

Designed and implemented a network flow optimization algorithm that reduced shipping transit times by 22% and saved $450,000 in monthly distribution costs.

Warehouse Layout Optimization

Role: Operations Research Analyst

Tools: Arena Simulation, Python, SQL, Excel

Constructed a 3D discrete-event simulation model of a 500,000 sq ft facility, increasing picking efficiency by 17% and reducing order cycle times by 12 minutes.

• Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) (2023)
• SAS Certified Professional: Advanced Predictive Modeling (2022)

• Languages: English (Native), German (Conversational)
• Professional Memberships: Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS)
• Availability: 2 weeks notice