What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Supply Chain AI/ML Solution Engineer position at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits?
What You Need To Know
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is a leading company in the industry. With a 50 year legacy of success, we are committed to creating a new era in alcohol beverage sales and service through transformative new technologies and brilliant tech professionals.
We offer a range of benefits to our full-time employees, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also provide tuition reimbursement, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.
In a fast-paced environment where technology is part of our strategy for success, you will have opportunities for continuous learning and career growth. Your voice will be heard, and you will be respected as a valuable member of our team.
Overview
The Principal Solution Engineer will analyze, develop, modify, and maintain Blue Yonder Software, focusing on Demand, Fulfillment, Order Optimization, and Reporting. This role involves evaluating forecasting models using LGBM and other ML algorithms and making IT management recommendations. The engineer will also provide Tier Two technical support, monitor system capacity, ensure optimal performance, and lead large-scale application development projects.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead and manage large-scale application development projects/programs, including offshore teams.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of software code development best practices and act as a thought leader within the organization.
- Provide coaching and mentorship to junior developers and 3rd party development teams.
- Facilitate training and education programs for the IT team on software development/engineering.
- Drive the collection of information needed to define work scope, data needs, and solution development to meet business requirements.
- Act as a liaison between Divisions/Functions and IT on projects and enhancements.
- Communicate and escalate project risks and issues that could impact the project timeline, scope, or budget.
- Design architecturally compliant system landscapes and suggest process improvements for system functionality and performance.
- Monitor system capacity and performance, providing advanced technical support when needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
- 5 years of experience in application development or comparable roles.
- Proven experience leading and managing third-party application development teams.
- Strong background in managing large-scale application development projects/programs.
- Expertise across the entire project life cycle (SDLC), including implementing new software and enhancing existing systems.
- Proficiency in Python and SQL.
- Experience with AWS services such as Lambda, S3, and Amazon SageMaker.
- Experience with Time Series analysis using machine learning models.
- Proficiency in interfacing platforms using APIs, ESB, etc.
- Experience with Agile methodologies and driving Behavior-Driven Development (BDD).
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Supply chain experience preferred
- Knowledge of demand and supply planning domains preferred
Physical Demands
- Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or adding machine.
- Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping.
- May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs.
EEO Statement
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits is an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
