About the job
This project-based freelance role is open to candidates based in Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy, with remote work arrangements. Engagements are not permanent employment but are structured around specific projects.
Mindrift connects subject matter experts with technology companies to help test, evaluate, and improve AI systems. Projects focus on practical, real-world input to strengthen AI tools.
Role overview
The Freelance Supply Chain Consultant - AI Trainer works on short-term projects that use hands-on supply chain knowledge to shape AI development. This includes building realistic disruption scenarios, defining outcomes and mitigation strategies, and reviewing AI-generated recommendations for business accuracy and sense. Experience in procurement and manufacturing is key to ensuring scenarios reflect actual industry challenges.
What you will do
- Design realistic supply chain disruption scenarios, such as supplier delays, quantity changes, logistics issues, and quality failures, based on real-world manufacturing and procurement experience.
- Define expected outcomes and practical mitigation steps for each scenario.
- Assess AI-generated proposals for alignment with practical business logic.
- Review outputs for accuracy, completeness, and relevance, particularly in ERP environments (including Microsoft Dynamics 365, Coupa, Jaggaer, Ariba/SAP).
- Support structured data creation and validation, following detailed project guidelines.
Requirements
- Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in procurement, supply chain, or purchasing, ideally within manufacturing.
- Strong grasp of procurement processes, including purchase orders, vendor management, inventory, and production planning.
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics 365.
- Ability to design and analyze disruption scenarios and mitigation plans.
- Knowledge of supply chain disruptions: delays, shortages, quality issues, and logistics challenges.
- Familiarity with Incoterms and logistics management.
- Understanding of BOM structures and production planning.
- Experience tracking supplier performance metrics (OTIF, lead times, quality scores).
- Analytical skills for evaluating AI outputs using business logic.
- Background in data validation, structured data entry, or annotation work.
- Excellent written English communication skills.
Project steps
- Apply
- Pass qualifications
- Join a project
- Complete assigned tasks
- Receive compensation
Time commitment
Active project phases typically require 10-20 hours per week. Actual workload may vary depending on project needs.
Compensation
Compensation is up to $50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

