Sr Manager Data Scientist (Pricing)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Sysco is seeking a Senior Manager, Data Science for Pricing to help drive the development of industry-leading predictive models. As a Sr Manager, you will be responsible for the technical development of predictive models to support the pricing group.

There are three primary responsibilities of the Pricing Sr. Manager Data Scientist:

• Develop predictive analytics (“hands-on-keyboard”) via statistical, machine learning, and mathematical models on Sysco’s corporate data to get actionable business insights as the technical expert in pricing.
• Oversee pricing experimental design to ensure robust validation and technical rigor.
• Lead and coach data scientists to succeed in their areas of responsibility and in support of the pricing portfolio of models that you are accountable for

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the technical development of an industry-leading predictive analytics portfolio in support of key functional & business priorities (e.g., demand generation, assortment optimization, supply chain design & optimization)
• Work with Sr. Directors and Directors throughout Sysco to frame business opportunities and develop appropriate analytic strategies. Ensure the appropriate analytical techniques are used to solve those business opportunities.
• Implement data science models and visualizations using SQL, Python, Tableau and open source libraries
• Manage, attract, coach, retain, and motivate a world class team of scientists and engineers
• Lead multiple projects simultaneously and help team resource planning.
• Perform regular code reviews and give feedback on approach and coding standards to junior data scientists.
• Design and execute experiments to validate solutions during product rollout and present results to leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business results through various use cases of customer-level in
• Work with Sysco’s technology teams on data integration to architect, build and continuously improve data assets, which are the foundation of data-driven and customer-centric initiatives
• Research industry leading analytics practices and recommend continuous improvement opportunities for Sysco
• Represent Sysco in industry events

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and / or Experience:

• Master’s degree 4 years or PhD 2 years of industry experience in management consulting, strategy, analytics, at a specialized analytics company or in an analytics organization in a corporate setting.
• Degree should be in mathematics, statistics or computer science or related field; preferred from a top tier University.
• 4 years of experience accessing and manipulating data in SQL or NoSQL database environments
• 3 years of experience with scientific scripting languages (e.g., Python) and/or object-oriented programming (e.g., C , Java)
• 4 years of experience with Bayesian statistics, regression analysis (beyond linear regression), supervised learning, unsupervised learning or timeseries analysis required

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be able to think conceptually, strategically, and creatively with little oversight or direction (i.e. display thought leadership vs. simply "do" or execute something that was developed or directed by someone else)
• Must have experience initiating, driving and delivering complex analytical projects
• Able to perform quantitative analysis using appropriate analytical and visualization tools such as Python, Tableau and open source libraries
• Strong software design and OOP fundamentals (must be functional in nearly any language)
• Demonstrated experience using machine learning algorithms in a commercial setting
• High proficiency in the use of statistical packages, understanding advantages and limitations of each
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, quantitative analytics, forecasting/predictive analytics, multivariate testing, and optimization algorithms
• Must be very comfortable with numbers and have a solid understanding of various analytical techniques and where they should be best deployed
• Must have a basic understanding of the latest trends in database systems and technologies that enable advanced analytics including cloud based solutions such as AWS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Pricing Strategy, CPG, Retail and /or Foodservice
• Experience with Agile Software Development

Attributes:

• Inquisitive, innovative, and opportunistic
• Highly motivated, inspired overachiever
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of end to end process for deploying analytics within a business organization to create value