Freelance Supply Chain Consultant - AI Trainer

About the Role

The success of this project relies heavily on the ability of the consultant to think critically and develop innovative solutions to complex supply chain problems. Your expertise will help Mindrift's clients to improve their supply chain resilience and responsiveness to disruptions.

What You Will Do

• Design realistic supply chain disruption scenarios based on real-world manufacturing and procurement contexts
• Define expected outcomes and mitigation strategies for each scenario
• Evaluate AI-generated responses and recommendations against real-world business logic
• Assess outputs for accuracy, completeness, and relevance within ERP environments
• Contribute to structured data creation and validation tasks following defined guidelines and frameworks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of AI solutions
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation of disruption scenarios and mitigation strategies
• Provide feedback and recommendations for improving AI system performance
• Participate in project meetings and discussions to ensure alignment with project goals

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in procurement, supply chain, or purchasing, ideally in a manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of procurement workflows, including purchase orders, vendor management, inventory, and production planning
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Proven ability to design and reason through supply chain disruption scenarios and mitigation approaches
• Solid understanding of disruption types, including delays, shortages, quality issues, and logistics challenges
• Knowledge of Incoterms and transportation/logistics management
• Familiarity with BOM structures and production planning processes
• Experience with supplier performance metrics, including OTIF, lead times, and quality scores
• Analytical mindset with the ability to assess AI outputs against real-world business logic

Nice to Have

• Experience with data validation, structured data entry, or annotation tasks
• Familiarity with AI and machine learning concepts
• Knowledge of cloud-based ERP systems and their integration with AI solutions
• Certification in supply chain management or a related field

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive hourly rate of up to $50 per hour equivalent
• Opportunity to work with leading tech companies and contribute to innovative AI projects
• Flexible remote work arrangement with a estimated 10-20 hours of work per week during active project phases
• Professional development opportunities through collaboration with experienced professionals
• Access to cutting-edge AI technologies and tools
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance and contributions to project success

• Develop a strong understanding of ERP systems, including SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics 365, to increase your chances of success in this role.
• Create a portfolio that showcases your experience in designing and managing supply chain disruption scenarios, and be prepared to walk the interviewer through your thought process.
• Highlight your analytical mindset and ability to assess AI outputs against real-world business logic, as these skills are essential for this position.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience with data validation, structured data entry, or annotation tasks, and explain how you can apply these skills to this role.
• Research Mindrift's clients and projects to understand the company's goals and values, and be prepared to discuss how your skills and experience align with their needs.
• Consider obtaining certification in supply chain management or a related field to demonstrate your expertise and commitment to the field.