Data Scientist II

About Flexport:

At Flexport, we envision a world where global trade drives human progress. Our mission is to simplify global commerce, making it more accessible for everyone. We are revolutionizing an $8.6 trillion industry with cutting-edge technology and exceptional talent. From emerging brands to Fortune 500 companies, businesses trust Flexport to move over $19 billion worth of merchandise across 112 countries every year.

The recent global supply chain disruptions have underscored Flexport's critical role in facilitating the movement of goods worldwide. With a valuation of $8 billion, we're growing rapidly and backed by top-tier investors who share our vision. Are you ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment? Join us at Flexport.

The Opportunity:

Flexport is seeking a Data Scientist II with a passion for solving complex problems in fulfillment and logistics. We offer a comprehensive range of "port-to-porch" logistics solutions for ecommerce merchants. This role is pivotal in building automated decision-making processes that ensure we meet or exceed merchant expectations for fulfillment speed and reliability, while scaling our network cost-efficiently.

As a Data Scientist at Flexport, you will develop pioneering science products that make fulfillment seamless and efficient. Collaborating with cross-functional teams—including product, engineering, business, and operations—you will apply advanced Operations Research (OR) and Machine Learning (ML) techniques to deliver data-driven insights and automated decision-making solutions.

Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, technically proficient in coding, and enthusiastic about delivering innovative solutions. If you are passionate about enabling accessible intelligence and actionable insights, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop models and algorithms to optimize inventory management and enhance delivery service reliability within the fulfillment network.
• Lead projects that significantly impact business objectives by translating business needs into actionable development plans and executing them successfully.
• Collaborate across Data Science, Engineering, Product, Planning, and Operations teams to implement production processes and reporting that achieve desired KPIs.
• Set and promote data science and analytics best practices within the team and across the organization.

Qualifications:

• A degree in a quantitative field such as Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or Econometrics.
• 3+ years of industry experience in solving optimization or machine learning problems and developing automated solutions.
• Extensive experience in developing, enhancing, and maintaining end-to-end data science production processes, including data modeling, algorithm development, testing, and metric tracking.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL. Additional experience with Snowflake, dbt, and data visualization/reporting tools (e.g., Looker) is a plus.
• A "compliance-first" mindset to navigate our heavily regulated industry effectively.

Worried about not having logistics experience?

Don’t be! Our mission is to make global commerce easy and accessible for everyone. We value diversity and believe in bringing together people from various backgrounds and experiences alongside our industry veterans to drive the logistics industry forward. To support this, we offer Flexport Academy, a one-week intensive onboarding program designed to set every new employee up for success.

The displayed salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position across all US locations. Individual pay is determined by role, level, location, and other factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The US base salary range for this position: $145,000—$161,000 (exclusive of bonus, equity, and benefits).

At Flexport, our mission to simplify global commerce is fueled by a diverse, dedicated, and engaged workforce. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic selves. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, health status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Company Name: Flexport

Job Title: Data Scientist II