Strategic Data Scientist - Remote

Position Summary:

The Strategic Data Scientist will partner with operational, planning & procurement and finance partners to understand what is happening within the business so solutions can be developed to unlock strategic insights and then carry forward these insights to development of transformation plans that would be implemented (in working together with a project manager / operations leader). As a Strategic Data Scientist they will spend significant time developing strategic data insights to advance initiatives in efficiency, agility, cost optimization through customer-centric and operations-led settings.. In addition, this role will partner with the purchasing & planning organization to develop insights to demand trends. 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Undertakes research and analysis to evaluate consumer demand patterns, develop insights, work with executive team to undertake demand outlook analysis and determine inputs to purchasing plans so as to manage inventory and guide commercial & supply chain operations
• Focuses on leveraging data to optimize operations, improve efficiency, and drive business strategy through specific strategic projects. Analyzes complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement within the distribution network, and translate these findings into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Develops / works with project management / operations leadership / commercial leadership to develop transformation plans and undertake change management. 
• Utilizes scenario modeling and predictive analytics to support strategic planning, conducts root cause analysis to support continuous improvement initiatives and monitors the effectiveness of implemented strategies and adjust based on performance data

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education:

• 5 to 7 years of experience in Commercial & Strategic Finance, Supply Chain Finance, FP&A or related fields
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Data Analytics, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or equivalent experience required
• Prior experience working directly with one or more of the following domain areas – commercial & sales, supply chain or growth & transformation.
• Experience creating dashboards and working in Power BI
• Bonus: Graduate degree in statistics, business, economics, econometrics, supply chain or related discipline

Experience/Skills/Abilities Required:

• Proficiency in statistical analytical software such as R, SAS, or SPSS, as well as database tools like SQL, MS Access, Excel PivotTables, and MS SQL Server
• Experience using and creating dashboards in visualization tools such as Python, Power BI, Tableau, and QlikView
• Expertise in MS Office suite, including Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
• Strong commitment to meeting deadlines and project schedules
• Present findings and actionable insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support cross-functional teams with data-driven recommendations.
• Comfortable analyzing data sets and working in data-sparse environments
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to interact with senior executive management regularly
• Adaptability to change in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment.
• Effective project management skills
• Extreme attention to detail
• Highly motivated self-starter with a passion for making high quality analytical solutions
• Committed to a great user experience
• Strong sense of ownership and drive
• Positive, enthusiastic attitude with ability to interact with cross-departmental groups

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Typical office environment – moderate noise level. This position regularly requires standing; walking; sitting; use hands; reaching with hands and arms; and talking and/or hearing. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and has equal access to opportunities.

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