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Amcor

Sr. Data Scientist - Optimization

Appleton, WI · On-site

Optimization, AI, & Advanced Analytics * Champion the digital transformation of R&D, scaling ... Act as a strategic partner to R&D, Operations, Procurement, Finance, Commercial, and IT to ...

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Amcor

Sr. Data Scientist - Optimization

Neenah, WI · On-site

Optimization, AI, & Advanced Analytics * Champion the digital transformation of R&D, scaling ... Act as a strategic partner to R&D, Operations, Procurement, Finance, Commercial, and IT to ...

Amcor

Sr. Data Scientist - Optimization

Neenah, WI · On-site

Optimization, AI, & Advanced Analytics * Champion the digital transformation of R&D, scaling ... Act as a strategic partner to R&D, Operations, Procurement, Finance, Commercial, and IT to ...

Amcor

Sr. Data Scientist - Optimization

Oshkosh, WI · On-site

Optimization, AI, & Advanced Analytics * Champion the digital transformation of R&D, scaling ... Act as a strategic partner to R&D, Operations, Procurement, Finance, Commercial, and IT to ...

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Amcor

Sr. Data Scientist

Neenah, WI · On-site

Optimization, AI, & Advanced Analytics * Champion the digital transformation of R&D, scaling ... Act as a strategic partner to R&D, Operations, Procurement, Finance, Commercial, and IT to ...

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... Mathematics, Operations Research, or a related field, and returning to that program after the co-op. * Strong foundations in modern machine learning, including deep learning, optimization ...

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... Mathematics, Operations Research, or a related field, and returning to that program after the co-op. * Strong foundations in modern machine learning, including deep learning, optimization ...

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What is the difference between Operations Research Optimization vs Data Analyst?

AspectOperations Research OptimizationData Analyst
Required CredentialsDegree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or related fields; often certifications in optimization toolsDegree in Statistics, Mathematics, or related fields; certifications in data analysis tools
Work EnvironmentAnalytical teams in manufacturing, logistics, or consulting firmsBusiness or corporate settings, focusing on data interpretation and reporting
Industry UsageSupply chain, transportation, manufacturing, logisticsFinance, marketing, healthcare, retail
Common Search/ComparisonOperations Research Optimization vs Data Analyst

Operations Research Optimization focuses on developing mathematical models to improve decision-making processes, often in logistics and manufacturing. Data Analysts interpret and visualize data to support business decisions. While both roles analyze data, Operations Research Optimization emphasizes optimization techniques and complex modeling, whereas Data Analysts focus on data interpretation and reporting.

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Sr. Data Scientist - Optimization

Neenah, WI • On-site

Amcor plc
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that's transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.
At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It's our core value and integral to how we do business.
Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win - adapting quickly in an everchanging world - and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.
To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube
Job Description
As a Sr. Data Scientist in Amcor Core R&D, you'll lead the development of models and advanced analytics tools, enabling data-driven decision making across the global Flexibles R&D organization. This role develops mathematical optimization, machine learning, and AI solutions, and contributes to the data pipelines that feed them - to support cost reduction, manufacturing efficiency, and product design.
This position works closely with cross-functional teams to integrate enterprise data into the R&D development process and enable scalable, high-impact capabilities that drive business results. Serves as a senior technical expert for optimization, AI, and advanced analytics, providing recommendations that help shape the R&D analytics roadmap and digital transformation initiatives.
Optimization, AI, & Advanced Analytics
  • Champion the digital transformation of R&D, scaling advanced analytics, optimization, AI, and automation solutions
  • Build optimization models that minimize material cost across product structures and recipes while meeting performance requirements
  • Develop scheduling and process optimization models - sequencing for transition waste minimization and improving how products are matched to asset capabilities
  • Develop and deploy analytics tools and predictive models that improve the speed, throughput, and robustness of the R&D design and development process - including early detection of design risks and material property prediction
  • Translate complex analytical insights into clear, actionable recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences
  • Continuously improve modeling approaches, optimization techniques, and analytics tools through adoption of best practices and emerging methods
  • Act as a steward for proper use and protection of confidential R&D data

Systems & Business Intelligence
  • Serve as subject-matter-expert in Amcor R&D systems and data structures
  • Use knowledge of product structures, R&D design process and manufacturing processes to identify opportunities where advanced analytics tools can create value for Amcor
  • Design and implement data structures and features that enable development of advanced analytic tools and predictive models
  • Perform data modeling and feature engineering to support optimization and analytics tools, ensuring data structures are fit for advanced modeling and scalability
  • Partner closely with data engineers to ensure robust data pipelines and high-quality, connected data sources across systems

Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Act as a strategic partner to R&D, Operations, Procurement, Finance, Commercial, and IT to understand business challenges and propose solutions that connect to Advanced Analytics team strategy
  • Collaborate with Business Intelligence teams and systems owners to align analytics tools with enterprise data standards and reporting frameworks
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to understand business challenges that can be solved via advanced analytics techniques and advise on data quality and structure required to support capability
  • Contribute as a senior technical consultant to solve complex business and technical challenges using data and advanced modeling techniques

What Success Looks Like
  • Scaled deployment of enterprise analytics solutions
  • Increased speed and quality of R&D decision-making
  • Strong adoption of AI and advanced analytics tools across the organization
  • Robust, trusted data infrastructure supporting innovation and growth

Qualifications/Requirements
  • MS or PhD in Data Science, Operations Research, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field.
  • 5+ years (3+ with PhD) of industry experience in operations research, data science, and/or technical engineering field.
  • Demonstrated success improving organizational performance through analytics, AI/ML models.
  • Proven experience managing cross-functional projects with measurable impact.
  • Proven statistical modeling and machine learning skills; expertise in mathematical optimization is essential.
  • High Proficiency in Python, SQL, including building or contributing to data pipelines.
  • Experience with Azure cloud platform preferred. Experience with optimization solvers (HiGHS, Gurobi, CPLEX)
  • Proven understanding of polymer science, film extrusion, or food-packaging interactions is highly preferred.

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Our Expectations
We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:
  • Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
  • Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor's quality, service, and innovation
  • Our investors benefit from Amcor's consistent growth and superior returns
  • The environment is better off because of Amcor's leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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Benefits
When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:
  • Medical, dental and vision plans
  • Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
  • Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
  • Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Retirement Savings Plan with company match
  • Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
  • Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

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