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Freelance Supply Chain Consultant - AI Trainer

MindriftRemote — Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Remote Contract $60/hr - $60/hr

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Experience Level

Experience

Qualifications

To excel in this role, candidates should possess:A minimum of 4 years of practical experience in procurement, supply chain, or purchasing, ideally within a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding 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.Ability to design and evaluate supply chain disruption scenarios and mitigation strategies. Solid knowledge of disruption types: delays, shortages, quality issues, and logistics challenges. Understanding of Incoterms and transportation/logistics management. Familiarity with BOM structures and production planning processes. Experience with supplier performance metrics (OTIF, lead times, quality scores). Analytical mindset to assess AI outputs against business logic. Experience in data validation, structured data entry, or annotation tasks. Clear written communication skills in English.

About the job

Mindrift bridges the gap between specialists and project-based AI opportunities for top tech firms, emphasizing the evaluation and enhancement of AI systems. Note: Participation is based on project contracts, not long-term employment.

Role Overview

As a Procurement & Supply Chain Consultant, you will leverage your expertise to craft realistic disruption scenarios, establish expected outcomes and mitigation strategies, and critically assess AI-generated recommendations for their accuracy and relevance.

Key Responsibilities

While each project presents unique challenges, contributors can expect to:

  • Develop realistic supply chain disruption scenarios (e.g., supplier delays, quantity fluctuations, logistics challenges, quality issues) rooted in real-world manufacturing and procurement practices.
  • Outline anticipated outcomes and suitable mitigation strategies for each scenario.
  • Analyze AI-generated outputs against established business logic.
  • Evaluate data outputs for precision, completeness, and relevance within ERP environments, particularly with systems like Microsoft Dynamics 365, Coupa, Jaggaer, and Ariba (SAP).
  • Assist in the creation and validation of structured data according to specified guidelines.

Qualifications

  • A minimum of 4 years of practical experience in procurement, supply chain, or purchasing, preferably within a manufacturing setting.
  • Strong familiarity with procurement processes: purchase orders, vendor management, inventory, and production planning.
  • Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics 365.
  • Demonstrated capability in designing and analyzing supply chain disruption scenarios and mitigation strategies.
  • Comprehensive understanding of various disruption types: delays, shortages, quality concerns, and logistics problems.
  • Knowledgeable about Incoterms and the management of transportation/logistics.
  • Familiarity with Bill of Materials (BOM) structures and production planning methodologies.
  • Experience assessing supplier performance metrics (OTIF, lead times, quality scores).
  • Analytical mindset capable of comparing AI outputs against real-world business logic.
  • Experience with data validation, structured data entry, or annotation tasks.
  • Excellent written communication skills in English.

Project Dynamics

Process: Apply → Qualify → Join a Project → Undertake Tasks → Receive Compensation

Time Commitment

For this project, anticipate dedicating approximately 10-20 hours per week during active phases, depending on project needs. This is an estimate and not a guaranteed workload.

Compensation

Contributors can earn up to $60 per hour, determined by experience and project requirements.

About Mindrift

Mindrift specializes in connecting top-tier specialists with innovative AI projects for leading technology companies, focusing on the assessment and enhancement of AI systems to drive business success.

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