Model and document operations processes to better understand how to approach improving them.
Work alongside Engineering and Operations teams to better understand issues and communicate plans and solutions.
Develop custom optimization algorithms to solve critical operations and logistics use cases.
Develop metrics to best measure effectiveness of a solution.
Perform data analysis to understand anomalies or aberrations.
Integrate and deploy solutions into existing operations systems.

Requirements

BS/MS/PhD in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
3+ years proven experience as an operations researcher or equivalent role.
Experience developing and maintaining end-to-end operations research production processes, including data modeling, algorithm development, testing, and metric tracking.
Strong experience using optimization packages such as CPLEX, Gurobi and OR-Tools.
Strong experience using programming languages such as C++, Java, and Python to implement optimization models.
Proficiency in SQL and data processing skills, with exposure/experience with dbt a strong plus.
Experience in data visualization tools (ex. Sigma, Tableau).
Exposure to cloud infrastructure platforms and deployment patterns.
Ability to communicate with business partners and drive for solutions to complex and abstract problems.
Effectively communicate, and seek to understand and be understood.

Benefits

Flexible PTO: We offer non-accrual PTO, plus 11 company holidays.
Fully-paid health benefits plan for employees: including Medical, Dental, and Vision and an HSA match.
Family Leave: All employees receive 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave. Birthing parents are eligible for an additional 6-8 weeks of physical recovery time.
Fertility & Family Benefits: We have partnered with Maven, a complete digital health benefit for starting and raising a family. Flock will provide a $50,000-lifetime maximum benefit related to eligible adoption, surrogacy, or fertility expenses.
Spring Health: Spring Health offers a variety of mental health benefits, including therapy, coaching, medication management, and digital tools, all tailored to each individual's needs.
Caregiver Support: We have partnered with Cariloop to provide our employees with caregiver support
Carta Tax Advisor: Employees receive 1:1 sessions with Equity Tax Advisors who can address individual grants, model tax scenarios, and answer general questions.
ERGs: We want all employees to thrive and feel like they belong at Flock. We offer four ERGs today - Women of Flock, Flock Proud, LEOs and Melanin Motion. If you are interested in talking to a representative from one of these, please let your recruiter know.
WFH Stipend: $150 per month to cover the costs of working from home.
Productivity Stipend: $300 per year to use on Audible, Calm, Masterclass, Duolingo and so much more.
Home Office Stipend: A one-time $750 to help you create your dream office.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

operations researchdata modelingalgorithm developmentmetric trackingoptimization algorithmsC++JavaPythonSQLdata processing

Soft Skills

communicationproblem-solvingcollaborationanalytical thinkingadaptabilityattention to detailcritical thinkinginterpersonal skillsdriving solutionsunderstanding complex problems