Role overview
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.
What you'll work on
- 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
What we're looking for
- 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
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