Lead Data Scientist - Operations Research

Moving your career forward

Our CEO, Angus spotted that many vans on the roads are half full or empty at any given time and so AnyVan was born in 2009 to create the world's most efficient technology logistics platform and help halve the number of miles driven.

We've achieved incredible milestones since then, including securing the largest funding round for a UK tech logistics company from Vitruvian Partners. Today, AnyVan is the largest and fastest-growing company in the logistics space, with big ambitions for the future.

We're committed to moving that's miles better and have helped over 8 million customers across the UK, Ireland and Europe (France, Germany, Italy, Spain) and over 150,000 customers have rated us excellent on Trustpilot.

By using innovative technology, we're transforming the moving experience, cutting costs and doing our part for the planet to make sure moving doesn't cost the earth. We've saved enough miles to travel 1,185 times around the world, reduce 8520 tonnes of carbon annually and are proud to be the only carbon neutral removals and delivery company in the UK!!!

We're looking for passionate individuals to join our talented team of approx. 300 AnyVanners in our London and Cape Town offices. If you're as driven as we are and want to be part of a forward-thinking company to make moving 'miles better' and moving your career forward at the same time - we'd love to hear from you!

Our routing and optimisation team help ensure we deliver industry leading products/services for our customers and delivery partners, whilst minimising our environmental impact. There's a strong commercial focus on reducing cost to fulfill and driving efficiencies and scalability for AnyVan.

What you'll be doing:

As a Data Scientist in our Routing and Optimisation team, you will design and develop scalable, innovative algorithms for a variety of complex decision problems and provide thought leadership in this area.

You will collaborate closely with the Head of Routing and Optimisation to conceptualise, design and develop heuristic formulas, machine learning and optimisation models. You'll be writing production ready code to deliver solutions, working with key stakeholders across the business including product and tech to being them to production.

What you'll need to succeed:

• A masters or phd in Operations Research, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Machine Learning, or Statistics (or fields related to algorithms)
• Good experience in developing Optimisation or machine learning solutions in a fast paced logistics market place or management consulting companies focusing on logistics
• Excellent knowledge of some of the techniques like mixed integer programming, meta heuristics, approximate algorithms, constraint programming, machine learning, deep learning
• Experience working in domains like Procurement planning, Revenue management, Pricing, Routing and Forecasting
• Hands on experience with SQL and some programming languages (Python/Java/C++)
• Strong communication skills both spoken and Written (English) with the ability to explain complex problems simply
• A passion for data science, statistics, operations research and logistics market place business
• Understanding of agile concepts and ability to work in agile teams
• A bias to action and the capability to deliver good work quickly
• Currently located in the UK, able to commute to our offices in Hammersmith and happy to be onsite at least 3 days a week.
• Please note we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
• A strong alignment with our company values and able to make an impact!

Perks of the job:

• A great base salary that reflects your value
• Take a Break: 25 days of holiday plus public holidays, Christmas Eve on us and Long Term Service perks capped at 30days
• Keeping you healthy: In house gym, the opportunity to join Vitality with a hole host of wellbeing benefits and medical cover and enhanced sick pay
• Prepare for the future: The People's Pension with 5% employee and 3% employer contributions
• Family leave: enhanced maternity pay
• Travel: We're 2 mins walk from the tube, partner with Octopus Electric Vehicles and Evans Cycle to Work scheme, and have showers and towels if you cycle!
• Keeping you refreshed: Enjoy an in-house barista and free breakfast every day
• Social Scene: Thursday drinks and regular social activities
• Celebrating Success: 1/4 performance awards with prizes and an annual performance awards - last years winner enjoyed a 4 day all expenses paid trip to the French alps!
• Skills Booster: Opportunity to join a disruptive Technology Leader and be part of a fast-growing, innovative company reshaping the industry

Our company values are:

• Have fun, get it done(work hard play hard, satisfaction in results, do the right thing)
• Progress over perfection(Innovate and disrupt, Curious and adaptable, Work quick, learn quicker)
• One team thinking big(Collaborate and communicate, Celebrate wins , Embrace challenges)

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We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where every voice is heard, every perspective is valued, and every individual has the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to be part of our mission and contribute to our vibrant culture.
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