Purchasing Quantitative
Core
Build data-driven demand forecasting, cost models, and inventory planning tools to optimize purchasing decisions for cut-to-size metal supply.
Role type
Senior quantitative analyst (supply chain/purchasing)
Builds
Demand forecasting systems, cost models, inventory planning tools, and decision dashboards
Domain
Metals distribution, aerospace, defense, industrial manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
SQL, Python, quantitative analysis, operations research, inventory planning, data modeling
Preferred skills
metals distribution, aerospace/defense materials, ERP/MRP systems, constrained optimization, supplier negotiations, pricing economics
Responsibilities
Forecast demand by alloy/temper/thickness/size using quotes/orders/market signals; Build data-driven cost models for purchasing and financial forecasting; Set and improve reorder points, safety stock, and transfer recommendations; Investigate shortages, excess stock, and forecast errors; Backtest model recommendations against historical decisions; Build dashboards and decision tools in SQL/Python/spreadsheets; Check data against physical stock and supplier commitments
