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Operations Research Engineer | Bangalore

Bangalore Permanent View Job Description
This role is focused on designing and deploying advanced Operations Research and Optimization solutions to improve container terminal operations, including resource allocation, scheduling, routing, vessel loading, and yard management. The person will lead end-to-end solution development, work closely with business stakeholders, mentor junior engineers, and drive operational efficiency across global port and logistics networks
  • Global Scale and Impact
  • Career Growth and Development

About Our Client

This is a global leader in the port, logistics, and supply chain industry, operating one of the world's largest integrated networks across container terminals, maritime services, and inland logistics. The organization is at the forefront of digital transformation, leveraging advanced analytics, optimization, AI/ML, and automation to enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation across its global operations.The company offers a highly collaborative and international work environment where technology, data science, and operations intersect to solve complex real-world challenges at scale. Employees have the opportunity to work on high-impact projects that directly influence global trade, transportation networks, and next-generation logistics solutions.

Job Description

  • Lead the design, implementation and delivery of advanced optimization solutions for terminal operations including container handling equipment efficiency, yard positioning strategies, vessel loading/unloading sequencing, and truck routing.
  • Build both operational tools for day-to-day terminal operations and strategic models for long-term planning and decision-making.
  • Coach and mentor junior team members in optimization techniques and operations research methodologies.
  • Work with relevant stakeholders to understand terminal operational dynamics and business processes, incorporating their needs into products to enhance value delivery.
  • Collaborate and communicate model rationale, results and insights with product teams, leadership and business stakeholders to roll out solutions to production environments.
  • Analyse data, measure delivered value, and continuously evaluate and improve models to increase effectiveness and operational impact
  • Validate and iterate on optimization solutions against discrete event simulation models of terminal operations,
  • System design, architecture, and solution design for new features.

The Successful Applicant

We're looking for someone who has:

  • 5+ years of industry experience in building and delivering optimization solutions
  • PhD or M.Sc. in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Machine Learning, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or other field related to algorithms and data (or equivalent experience).
  • Depth in optimization modelling - LP, MILP, constraint programming, and/or metaheuristics, applied to problems like scheduling, sequencing, routing, bin packing, and resource allocation.
  • Fluency implementing these in Python across open-source and commercial solvers (e.g. PuLP, OR-Tools/CP-SAT, HiGHS, Gurobi).
  • Experience developing optimization models for stochastic operational environments, and evaluating them against simulation.
  • Track record of delivering production-quality Python.
  • Ability to understand complex operational systems and translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.
  • Experience in leading technical work, coaching junior colleagues, and driving projects from concept to delivery.

What's on Offer

  • Be part of a leading organisation in the shipping freight industry.
  • Opportunity to work on innovative AI projects in Bengaluru.
  • Permanent role with career growth potential.



If this role fits your experience, feel free to apply.

Quote job ref
JN-102026-7122368

Job summary

Function
Information Technology
Sub Sector
Algorithm
What is your area of specialisation?
Transport & Distribution
Location
Bangalore
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-102026-7122368

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.