About the job
What you’ll need to succeed as Principal, Operations Research Analytics at XPO
Minimum qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Operations Research, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or related field;
- 5 years in quantitative pricing/financial analysis
- Proficiency in an object-oriented language like Java, C++, C# or similar; together with exposure to SQL
- Demonstrated ability to create analytics frameworks in statistical packages like Python, R, or similar
- A deep understanding of machine learning techniques and experience applying them to solve business problems
- Experience with reinforcement learning for pricing optimization, decision-making, and consumer behavior modeling
- Demonstrated ability to frame complex problems, select appropriate research/analytical methods, implement solutions, and present findings effectively
- Ability to effectively operate both independently and as part of a team
Preferred qualifications:
- PHD in Operations Research, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science
- 10+ years hands-on experience in developing and deploying optimization solutions in pricing or finance
About the Principal, Operations Research Analytics job:
Pay, benefits and more:
- Competitive compensation package
- Full health insurance benefits available on day one
- Life and disability insurance
- Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year
- 9 paid company holidays
- 401(k) option with company match
- Education assistance
- Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan
What you’ll do on a typical day:
- Develop pricing optimization solutions to drive optimal portfolio management of customers, lanes, and freight mix.
- Be responsible for improving XPO’s understanding of price elasticity and marginal cost, then translating analytics into insights for use in XPO’s pricing strategy.
- Analyze customer willingness to pay, marginal cost, capacity, and competitor comparisons. Construct microeconomic models to define optimal price and business mix.
- Collaboration with Pricing Leadership, Sales, Operations, PMO, IT, and others on key strategic initiatives
- Assist the technology team in construction of production data workflows to integrate models with business processes.
About XPO XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.