Advanced Solution Development Data Scientist/Senior Data Engineer (Data+AI / Databricks / SQL) – Closed-Loop Design & Pre-Sales Automation KPI Solutions is a leading supply chain and warehouse automation integrator helping companies transform distribution operations through intelligent software, robotics, automation, and data-driven solutions.With expertise spanning WMS, automation, robotics, controls, and systems integration, KPI partners with customers to design and implement scalable solutions that improve throughput, efficiency, and operational performance across distribution and fulfillment environments.As KPI continues to expand its Advanced Solutions Development organization, we are investing heavily in next-generation technologies that combine automation, analytics, and AI to shape the future of intralogistics and warehouse operations.About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Data Scientist / Senior Data Engineer to help build and scale KPI’s Closed-Loop Design Program — an initiative focused on accelerating pre-sales engineering, improving automation design accuracy, and leveraging AI-driven insights across the customer solution lifecycle.This role sits at the intersection of: Data Engineering Applied AI & Analytics Supply Chain Automation Solution Design You will work closely with solution architects, engineering teams, and business stakeholders to transform RFPs, customer requirements, and historical project data into intelligent, repeatable outputs that drive faster and more accurate proposal development.This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building systems from the ground up, solving complex operational problems, and influencing how advanced automation solutions are designed and delivered.What You’ll Deliver: High-Impact Use Cases RFP & Specification Intelligence Extract requirements, generate compliance matrices, and identify clarifying questions automatically. Cost & ROI Scenario Modeling Support data-driven decision-making through option comparisons and sensitivity analysis. Proposal “Fact Pack” Automation Create scalable executive summaries and SOW-ready proposal content from governed datasets. Design & Operational Analytics Analyze throughput, staffing models, slotting strategies, and replenishment impacts. Benchmark-Driven Solution Guidance Leverage historical project data and comparable implementations to guide future designs. What You’ll Do Build and maintain curated datasets using Databricks (Delta tables, jobs, SQL Warehouses) and SQL-based governed reporting tables. Ingest and manage full pursuit lifecycle artifacts including RFPs, specifications, drawings, and addenda with proper metadata and version control. Develop applied analytics solutions including: Forecasting Scenario modeling Optimization (LP/MILP or practical heuristics) Similarity modeling and benchmarking Publish reliable datasets and insights for Tableau Cloud consumption with consistent business definitions. Establish a closed-loop learning cycle by comparing design assumptions against operational outcomes to continuously improve benchmarks and estimate accuracy. Partner cross-functionally with engineering, analytics, and solution design teams to improve automation decision-making at scale. What Success Looks LikeIn this role, you will help KPI: Accelerate proposal development with intelligent, governed “first draft” solution packs Improve confidence and accuracy in complex automation pursuits Build scalable benchmarking capabilities that improve operational estimates over time Create data products that directly influence automation strategy and customer outcomesRequirementsRequired Qualifications 4+ years of experience in: Data Science Analytics Engineering Applied Machine Learning with proven production delivery experience. Strong SQL skills including: Data modeling Query optimization Governance-ready dataset development Hands-on experience with Databricks (Delta Lake, notebooks, jobs, SQL Warehouses) or similar enterprise data platforms. Strong Python experience preferred for: Data preparation Modeling Workflow automation Ability to communicate assumptions, risks, and analytical outcomes clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Experience in warehouse automation or intralogistics environments: AMRs AutoStore Shuttle systems Sortation WES/WCS platforms Experience with: Forecasting Optimization Simulation / Digital Twin technologies Decision-support analytics Familiarity with document parsing and extraction workflows for RFP/specification processing. Tableau experience including: Curated dataset publishing Dashboard performance optimization BenefitsWhat we Offer:Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceHealth Care Concierge Service401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax & Roth)Company paid Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term DisabilityVoluntary Life & AD&D InsuranceVoluntary Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity InsurancePet InsuranceMilk Stork ProgramWellness Program with gift card redemption and wellness challengesPaid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & 10 Holidays)Training & DevelopmentWhy KPI Solutions?At KPI Solutions, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. This is more than a reporting role—it’s an opportunity to make a measurable impact on project success and business performance.KPI Solutions provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by states, federal, or local law.
Advanced Solution Development Data Scientist/Senior Data Engineer (Data+AI / Databricks / SQL) – Closed-Loop Design & Pre-Sales Automation
KPI Solutions is a leading supply chain and warehouse automation integrator helping companies transform distribution operations through intelligent software, robotics, automation, and data-driven solutions.
With expertise spanning WMS, automation, robotics, controls, and systems integration, KPI partners with customers to design and implement scalable solutions that improve throughput, efficiency, and operational performance across distribution and fulfillment environments.
As KPI continues to expand its Advanced Solutions Development organization, we are investing heavily in next-generation technologies that combine automation, analytics, and AI to shape the future of intralogistics and warehouse operations.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Data Scientist / Senior Data Engineer to help build and scale KPI’s Closed-Loop Design Program — an initiative focused on accelerating pre-sales engineering, improving automation design accuracy, and leveraging AI-driven insights across the customer solution lifecycle.
This role sits at the intersection of:
- Data Engineering
- Applied AI & Analytics
- Supply Chain Automation
- Solution Design
You will work closely with solution architects, engineering teams, and business stakeholders to transform RFPs, customer requirements, and historical project data into intelligent, repeatable outputs that drive faster and more accurate proposal development.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building systems from the ground up, solving complex operational problems, and influencing how advanced automation solutions are designed and delivered.
What You’ll Deliver: High-Impact Use Cases
- RFP & Specification Intelligence
Extract requirements, generate compliance matrices, and identify clarifying questions automatically. - Cost & ROI Scenario Modeling
Support data-driven decision-making through option comparisons and sensitivity analysis. - Proposal “Fact Pack” Automation
Create scalable executive summaries and SOW-ready proposal content from governed datasets. - Design & Operational Analytics
Analyze throughput, staffing models, slotting strategies, and replenishment impacts. - Benchmark-Driven Solution Guidance
Leverage historical project data and comparable implementations to guide future designs.
What You’ll Do
- Build and maintain curated datasets using Databricks (Delta tables, jobs, SQL Warehouses) and SQL-based governed reporting tables.
- Ingest and manage full pursuit lifecycle artifacts including RFPs, specifications, drawings, and addenda with proper metadata and version control.
- Develop applied analytics solutions including:
- Forecasting
- Scenario modeling
- Optimization (LP/MILP or practical heuristics)
- Similarity modeling and benchmarking
- Publish reliable datasets and insights for Tableau Cloud consumption with consistent business definitions.
- Establish a closed-loop learning cycle by comparing design assumptions against operational outcomes to continuously improve benchmarks and estimate accuracy.
- Partner cross-functionally with engineering, analytics, and solution design teams to improve automation decision-making at scale.
What Success Looks Like
In this role, you will help KPI:
- Accelerate proposal development with intelligent, governed “first draft” solution packs
- Improve confidence and accuracy in complex automation pursuits
- Build scalable benchmarking capabilities that improve operational estimates over time
- Create data products that directly influence automation strategy and customer outcomes
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in:
- Data Science
- Analytics Engineering
- Applied Machine Learning
with proven production delivery experience.
- Strong SQL skills including:
- Data modeling
- Query optimization
- Governance-ready dataset development
- Hands-on experience with Databricks (Delta Lake, notebooks, jobs, SQL Warehouses) or similar enterprise data platforms.
- Strong Python experience preferred for:
- Data preparation
- Modeling
- Workflow automation
- Ability to communicate assumptions, risks, and analytical outcomes clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in warehouse automation or intralogistics environments:
- AMRs
- AutoStore
- Shuttle systems
- Sortation
- WES/WCS platforms
- Experience with:
- Forecasting
- Optimization
- Simulation / Digital Twin technologies
- Decision-support analytics
- Familiarity with document parsing and extraction workflows for RFP/specification processing.
- Tableau experience including:
- Curated dataset publishing
- Dashboard performance optimization
Benefits
What we Offer:
- Health Care Concierge Service
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax & Roth)
- Company paid Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Wellness Program with gift card redemption and wellness challenges
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & 10 Holidays)
Why KPI Solutions?
At KPI Solutions, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. This is more than a reporting role—it’s an opportunity to make a measurable impact on project success and business performance.
KPI Solutions provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by states, federal, or local law.
Created in July 2021 as a result of combination of Kuecker Logistics Group, PULSE Integration and QC Software by private equity firm Ares Management, KPI Integrated Solutions is a systems integrator that seeks out leading technologies within the areas of material handling equipment and information systems and combines them with proven design and operational strategies to help improve our customers’ operations. Our talented group of industry experts combine the powers of scalable material handling systems, innovative software and custom automation engineering for complete, unique solutions that help companies, across a broad spectrum of industry segments, become leaders in their industries. We are equipment agnostic, and our solutions incorporate leading technologies such as mobile robots, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), automated guided vehicles (AGV), goods-to-person technology, sortation, and conveyor. KPI currently has approximately 200 FTEs and $150m revenue with growth expected to double in size (at a minimum) in the next 5 years through organic and acquisitive activities. KPI is backed by Ares Management. Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager operating integrated groups across Credit, Private Equity, Real Estate and Strategic Initiatives. They provide flexible capital to support businesses and create value for their stakeholders and within their communities. By collaborating across their investment groups, they aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of March 31, 2021, Ares Management's global platform had approximately $207 billion of assets under management with more than 1,450 employees operating across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
Created in July 2021 as a result of combination of Kuecker Logistics Group, PULSE Integration and QC Software by private equity firm Ares Management, KPI Integrated Solutions is a systems integrator that seeks out leading technologies within the areas of material handling equipment and information systems and combines them with proven design and operational strategies to help improve our customers’ operations. Our talented group of industry experts combine the powers of scalable material handling systems, innovative software and custom automation engineering for complete, unique solutions that help companies, across a broad spectrum of industry segments, become leaders in their industries. We are equipment agnostic, and our solutions incorporate leading technologies such as mobile robots, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), automated guided vehicles (AGV), goods-to-person technology, sortation, and conveyor. KPI currently has approximately 200 FTEs and $150m revenue with growth expected to double in size (at a minimum) in the next 5 years through organic and acquisitive activities.
KPI is backed by Ares Management. Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager operating integrated groups across Credit, Private Equity, Real Estate and Strategic Initiatives. They provide flexible capital to support businesses and create value for their stakeholders and within their communities. By collaborating across their investment groups, they aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of March 31, 2021, Ares Management's global platform had approximately $207 billion of assets under management with more than 1,450 employees operating across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
