Design, implement and deliver advanced simulation models and optimization solutions for terminal operations including container handling equipment efficiency, yard positioning strategies, vessel loading/unloading sequencing, and truck routing.
Develop and maintain efficient applied engineering solutions that solve real-world operational challenges at container terminals globally.
Build both operational tools for day-to-day terminal operations and strategic models for long-term planning and decision-making.
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.
To do this job, we imagine you have:
5+ years of industry experience in building and delivering simulation models, optimization solutions, or data science products.
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).
Strong experience in simulation modeling and optimization, particularly in operational environments with complex dynamics.
Research or industry experience in one or more: Discrete event simulatio
Benefits
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Additional Information
Data AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) Engineering involves the use of algorithms and statistical models to enable systems to analyze data, learn patterns, and make data-driven predictions or decisions without explicit human programming. AI/ML applications leverage vast amounts of data to identify insights, automate processes, and solve complex problems across a wide range of fields, including healthcare, finance, e-commerce, and more. AI/ML processes transform raw data into actionable intelligence, enabling automation, predictive analytics, and intelligent solutions. Data AI/ML combines advanced statistical modeling, computational power, and data engineering to build intelligent systems that can learn, adapt, and automate decisions.
AI/ML Scientist (Operations research/Optimization/Simulation)
A.P. Moller - Maersk
A.P. Moller - Maersk is the global leader in container shipping services. The business operates in 130 countries and employs 80,000 staff. An integrated container logistics company, Maersk aims to connect and simplify its customers' supply chains.
Today, we have more than 180 nationalities represented in our workforce across 131 Countries and this mean, we have elevated level of responsibility to continue to build inclusive workforce that is truly representative of our customers and their customers and our vendor partners too.
The team - who are we:
We are an ambitious team with the shared passion to use data, data science (DS), machine learning (ML), advanced simulation, optimization and engineering excellence to make a difference for our customers.
We are a team, not a collection of individuals. We value our diverse backgrounds, our different personalities and strengths & weaknesses. We value trust and passionate debates. We challenge each other and hold each other accountable. We uphold a caring feedback culture to help each other grow, professionally and personally.
We are now seeking a new team member who is excited about developing advanced simulation models,optimization algorithms and AI/ML solutions that create operational insights for container shipping terminals
worldwide, helping them optimize container handling, yard operations, vessel operations, and drive efficiency
and business value.
We Offer - This Is What You Get
You will be part of the APM Terminals team within Global data and analytics (GDA), responsible for developing and delivering advanced simulation models, optimizations and AI/ML models for container shipping
terminals. As an AI/ML Scientist, you will have a leading role in designing, building, maintaining, and
iterating on products that directly impact terminal operations.
This position offers a unique opportunity to develop and apply your deep knowledge of simulation, optimization, data science methods, software engineering, and modern AI development tools to create
operational and strategic insights that are transforming container terminal operations globally.
This is an exciting time to join a growing and dynamic team that solves some of the toughest problems in
terminal operations and builds the future of container shipping. We offer a unique opportunity to impact global trade via world-leading container terminals. We focus on our people and the right candidate will have broad
possibilities to further develop competencies in an environment characterized by change and continuous Progress.