Full-Time
Associate Supply Chain Scientist
Updated on 8/19/2026
4flow
1,001-5,000 employees
Supply chain consulting, software, and services
No salary listed
Hamburg, Germany + 1 more
More locations: Berlin, Germany
Hybrid
Remote work is available up to 90 days per year within the EU.
Master's
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- You hold a Master's or Diploma degree in a relevant field.
- You have strong technical skills in mathematical modeling, simulation, or optimization.
- You are proficient in Python and common scientific computing and machine learning libraries, with a strong interest in and first practical experience with modern AI technologies such as retrieval-augmented generation and AI agents.
- You have a passion for solving complex supply chain management and logistics problems, complemented by initial practical experience in the field.
- You are self-driven, eager to learn, and ready to bring innovative ideas to the table.
- Extend expertise in areas of supply chain management with and without quantitative focus, such as inventory management.
- Contribute to pioneering research projects and help define tomorrow's supply chain strategies.
- Deliver research and analytics services through programming and data management, including mathematical modeling and design of AI agents.
- Collaborate on team activities and internal knowledge-exchange initiatives to strengthen the agile culture.
4flow provides consulting, software and services to optimize logistics and supply chain management. The company helps clients design lean, sustainable supply chains and manage global networks, using its software 4flow vista for supply chain design and optimization along with services that cover planning, transportation, inventory, international logistics and customs. Its approach combines hands-on consulting with IT tools and ongoing management of supply chain networks at 16 global locations, across industries from automotive and consumer goods to energy and telecommunications. What sets 4flow apart is the integration of advisory services with its own software and an emphasis on end-to-end optimization, from network design to daily operations, supported by a global team and a track record of recognized projects. The goal is to help customers improve efficiency, reduce costs, and build resilient, adaptable supply chains.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Berlin, Germany
Founded
2000
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 4flow launched optaire at Gartner on May 4, 2026.
- optaire plugs into ERP, APS, TMS, and WMS systems.
- 4flow deepened industry proof through TRUMPF control-tower work and 2026 awards.
What critics are saying
- optaire's real-time promises depend on messy ERP and WMS integrations.
- SAP, Kinaxis, and Blue Yonder attack 4flow's planning-software wedge now.
- If optaire underdelivers, 4flow loses software credibility and consulting margins.
What makes 4flow unique
- 4flow combines consulting, software, and 4PL, unlike pure-play planners.
- optaire unifies logistics, network, and risk optimization on one AI-native platform.
- Gartner named 4flow a 2026 Leader in consulting and fourth-party logistics.
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Benefits
Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Mental Health Support
Company Social Events
Professional Development Budget
Performance Bonus
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 36%1 year growth
↑ 36%2 year growth
↑ 41%4flow has launched optaire, an AI-native platform for end-to-end supply chain and logistics optimisation, at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2026. The modular platform helps businesses respond to disruptions, reduce costs and maintain service levels through continuous risk detection and real-time decision modelling. Unlike conventional platforms that optimise in cycles, optaire continuously identifies disruptions and creates alternative plans through AI embedded across logistics, network and risk management workflows. A shared data ontology enables the platform to operate from a unified view, turning data into real-time decisions that reduce logistics costs and improve delivery commitments. The platform integrates with existing ERP, TMS and WMS systems and allows organisations to build custom modules. Founded in 2000, 4flow operates from over 20 offices worldwide with more than 1,400 employees.