Principal AI/ML Solution Engineer-Supply Chain

What You Need To Know Open the door to a groundbreaking tech career with an industry leader. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is North America’s preeminent wine and spirits distributor, as well as a family-owned, privately held company with a 50+ year legacy of success. To create a new era in alcohol beverage sales and service, we’re heavily invested in the most transformative new technologies – and the most brilliant tech professionals. Southern Glazer’s was named by Newsweek as a Most Loved Workplace and is included on the Forbes lists for Largest Private Companies and Best Employers for Diversity. As a full-time employee, you can choose from a full menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, 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 offer tuition reimbursement, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more. We offer continuous learning and career growth in a fast-paced environment where you are respected, your voice is heard, and technology is part of our strategy for success. If you’re looking to fill your glass with opportunity, come join our FAMILY. Overview The Principal Solution Engineer is responsible for analyzing, developing, modifying, and maintaining Blue Yonder Software, focusing on Demand, Fulfillment, Order Optimization, and Reporting. This role involves evaluating forecasting models using LGBM and other ML algorithms and for fit and performance, making IT management recommendations, and providing Tier Two technical support. Additionally, the engineer monitors system capacity, ensures optimal performance, and leads 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, acting 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, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides 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. 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