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| Posted: | 27/10/26 | |
| Recruiter: | Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment | |
| Reference: | 3204077022 | |
| Type: | Permanent | |
| Disciplines: | Data Scientist | |
| Salary: | £500 - £600 Daily | |
| Location: | London | |
| Description: | Rate: £500-600/day Outside IR35 Duration: Initial 6-Month Contract (Extension Likely) Location: London (Hybrid) Office Attendance: 2 days per week in the London office. The Opportunity We're supporting a major UK retailer on a large-scale supply chain optimisation programme and are looking for a Senior Data Scientist with a strong background in Operational Research and optimisation. This is not a Generative AI, NLP, or customer analytics role. Instead, you'll be working on highly complex optimisation challenges that drive real-world operational decisions across a large supply chain network. The programme has been running for several years and is viewed as a long-term strategic initiative, with further investment already secured. The Role You'll be responsible for designing, developing and enhancing optimisation models that support large-scale supply chain decision-making. Key Responsibilities
Required Experience We're particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:
Ideal Background Suitable candidates may come from:
A PhD is not essential, but candidates will typically possess strong mathematical and analytical depth. Those with PhD research linked to real-world optimisation problems are highly encouraged to apply. What They're Looking For Beyond technical expertise, the team values individuals who are:
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