Job Description:
• Design complex operational tasks for advanced AI evaluation work focused on realistic large-scale supply chain scenarios
• Develop reference outputs and evaluation rubrics reflecting experienced supply chain leadership
• Create sourcing, procurement planning, supplier selection, vendor evaluation, and procurement decision scenarios
• Evaluate supplier proposals and sourcing options for cost, risk, quality, and operational fit
• Design demand forecasting, inventory planning, replenishment, logistics, transportation, warehousing, distribution, and network-design tasks
• Assess supplier risk, disruption management, multi-tier supply networks, continuity planning, mitigation strategies, and alternative sourcing
• Create Sales and Operations Planning and cross-functional enterprise-planning tasks
• Develop supply chain systems and analytics scenarios involving enterprise platforms and workflows
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, network optimisation, and related operational methodologies where relevant
• Review AI-generated outputs for operational accuracy, practicality, and strategic relevance
• Identify weak assumptions, incomplete analyses, and unrealistic recommendations
• Provide clear written rationale supporting evaluation decisions
Requirements:
• 5+ years of professional experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics, demand planning, inventory management, or a closely related field
• Experience within a major manufacturer, retailer, logistics provider, or large enterprise supply chain organisation
• Direct ownership of supplier relationships, procurement programmes, distribution networks, inventory planning, or supply chain operations
• Strong understanding of sourcing, procurement, demand planning, logistics, supplier risk, and S&OP
• Familiarity with SAP, Oracle SCM, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, TMS, WMS, or comparable tools
• Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, network optimisation, or related operational methodologies
• Strong analytical judgement and ability to evaluate complex supply chain trade-offs
• Ability to communicate operational and strategic reasoning clearly and precisely in writing
• Experience developing supply chain training materials, evaluation rubrics, sourcing documentation, or operational guidance is advantageous
• Part-time independent contractor engagement
• Work must be completed without using confidential or proprietary information belonging to any employer, client, institution, or other third party
• H1-B and STEM OPT support is unavailable for this engagement
Benefits:
• Fully remote
• Flexible scheduling based on project requirements
• Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded based on project needs and performance