# PhD Candidate Artificial Intelligence in Supply Chain

**Company**: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG
**Location**: Weissach
**Experience**: entry
**Job type**: part-time
**Category**: Logistics & Supply Chain
**Industry**: Automotive

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## Description

As a PhD Candidate Artificial Intelligence in Supply Chain at Porsche, you will enhance the analysis and forecasting capabilities in the supply chain using artificial intelligence.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Developing AI-based models to identify cost-saving potential

- Designing models for systematic derivation of recommendations for purchasers using artificial intelligence

- Identifying relevant areas of action, particularly in risk management and cost-saving measures

- Collaborating actively on the cross-departmental data strategy 'Data & AI'

- Continuously identifying new approaches for AI-driven optimization potentials

- Managing stakeholders with all relevant interfaces and contacts

- Conceiving and implementing machine learning algorithms to optimize procurement processes

- Preparing internal and external data sources for generating business insights

- Building proof-of-concepts for applying generative AI or agentic AI in the negotiation environment

To be successful in this role, you should have:

- A completed master's degree in STEM or economics, ideally with a focus on quantitative methods, machine learning, or a similar field

- Experience with data analytics and machine learning applications, as well as programming languages such as R, Python, or VBA

- Knowledge of artificial intelligence is desirable

- Experience with SAP, particularly SAP Analytics Cloud, is desirable

- Practical experience, e.g., through internships

- Excellent analytical and conceptual skills

- Strong communication and teamwork skills

- Ability to work independently, structured, and responsibly

- Proficiency in MS Office

We offer various benefits, including:

- Comprehensive age provision and insurance options

- Support for balancing work and family life

- Attractive vehicle purchase and leasing programs

- Subsidized employee meals

- Sustainable mobility options

- Corporate benefits and employee discounts

## Skills

### Required
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Python
- R
- VBA
- SAP
- Data Analytics

### Nice to have
- Generative AI
- Agentic AI
- Predictive Pricing
- Risk Management

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