About the job
Mindrift brings together specialists for project-based roles in the AI sector, working with major technology companies to test, evaluate, and improve AI systems. This position is not a permanent job but offers freelance, project-driven work.
Role overview
The Freelance AI Trainer & Supply Chain Consultant role centers on applying procurement and supply chain expertise to help shape, test, and refine AI models. Work involves developing realistic disruption scenarios, outlining mitigation strategies, and reviewing AI-generated recommendations for accuracy and business fit. Projects typically relate to manufacturing and procurement, with a strong focus on ERP systems.
What you will do
- Develop supply chain disruption scenarios based on real manufacturing and procurement challenges, such as supplier delays, quantity changes, logistics issues, and quality failures.
- Define expected results and effective mitigation strategies for each scenario.
- Review and evaluate AI-generated recommendations using practical business logic.
- Check outputs for accuracy, completeness, and relevance within ERP platforms, especially Microsoft Dynamics 365, Coupa, Jaggaer, and Ariba (SAP).
- Contribute to structured data creation and validation following provided guidelines.
Requirements
- Minimum of 4 years in procurement, supply chain management, or purchasing, ideally within a manufacturing context.
- Strong grasp of procurement workflows, including purchase orders, vendor management, inventory, and production planning.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics 365.
- Background in designing and analyzing supply chain disruption scenarios and mitigation strategies.
- Understanding of disruption types: delays, shortages, quality issues, and logistics challenges.
- Familiarity with Incoterms and logistics or transportation management.
- Knowledge of Bill of Materials (BOM) structures and production planning processes.
- Experience tracking supplier performance metrics like OTIF (On Time In Full), lead times, and quality scores.
- Strong analytical skills to assess AI outputs with real-world business logic.
- Experience in data validation, structured data entry, or annotation work.
- Excellent written English communication skills.
Project commitment
Plan for approximately 10-20 hours per week during active project periods. Actual workload may shift based on project needs.
Compensation
Rates reach up to $60 per hour, depending on experience and specific project requirements.
Application process
- Apply
- Complete qualification steps
- Join a project
- Carry out assigned tasks
- Receive payment
