UPS is seeking a dynamic Transportation Analytics Co-op to impact the organization by assisting in the development and management of optimization and decision support tools designed to increase operational efficiency and reduce cost throughout UPS’s surface transportation networks. The position will leverage industrial engineering techniques such as optimization, mathematical modeling, machine learning, database management, big data analytics, and problem-solving skills to improve, manage, and design the decision support tools and models. If you're looking for real-world, hands-on business experience, we want to hear from you!

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Works with Network Planning Services Supervisor to understand and define business requirements, workflow, and Network Planning processes
• Uses sound database management techniques and theory to provide Network Planning Supervisors and Managers with clean and accurate datasets for project work
• Works with Network Planning Supervisors to define the scope of projects or processes
• Collaborates with other cross-functional Network Planning teams to provide project support
• Assists in the development and execution of transportation reports, forecasting tools, optimization tools, and other Network Planning analytical models
• Uses tools such as Microsoft Excel, Access, SQL Server, and Tableau Visual Data Analysis software to perform data analysis, assist in creating transportation models, and produce reports
• Learns and assists the development of code and queries in T-SQL, Python, C# (C Sharp), R, and VBA programming languages

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Rising college junior or senior, or recent graduate within last 24 months
• Strong customer focus and high integrity
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solver with ability to make decisions
• Bachelor’s Degree (or candidate) in Industrial Engineering or Computer Science - Preferred
• Microsoft Excel skills - Preferred
• Database management and theory skills in Microsoft Access or SQL Server - Preferred

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law

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