Lead Data Scientist

WinWire

$110K — $140K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with Databricks in production settings
  • 5+ years of strong Python skills using libraries like pandas, PySpark, and scikit-learn
  • 5+ years of experience with the Azure ML ecosystem
  • 3+ years of experience using MLflow or an equivalent tool for experiment tracking
  • 5+ years of experience applying supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques
  • 5+ years utilizing deep learning algorithms for forecasting and classification
  • 3+ years developing ML models specifically in the CPG industry

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of sales forecasting models using machine learning
  • Collaborate with commercial and supply chain teams to optimize demand sensing
  • Build and refine ML solutions to improve forecast accuracy
  • Minimize inventory waste through strategic analytics
  • Translate complex data outcomes into actionable business insights

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead impactful projects in the CPG sector
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technology like Databricks and Azure ML
  • Opportunity to significantly influence inventory and sales strategies
  • Chance to grow skills in advanced machine learning and data analytics
Full Job Description
Experience Range:

3+ years in CPG, FMCG, or retail analytics

8+ years in data science or applied ML roles

Tech Stack
  • Hands-on Databricks experience in production
  • Strong Python - pandas, PySpark, scikit-learn
  • Experience with Azure ML or Azure ecosystem
  • MLflow or equivalent experiment tracking tool

Role Summary:

As Lead Data Scientist, you will spearhead the end-to-end development of sales forecasting and demand sensing models for CPG portfolios on Databricks (Azure). You will work closely with commercial, supply chain, and engineering teams to build ML solutions that improve forecast accuracy, reduce inventory waste, and support revenue growth. You bring deep ML expertise, strong Python engineering skills, and a nuanced understanding of CPG market dynamics - and you are comfortable translating complex model outputs into clear business recommendations.

Primary Skills:
  • 3+ years of experience in Databricks in production
  • 5+ years of experience in Python - pandas, PySpark, scikit-learn
  • 5+ years of experience with Azure ML or Azure ecosystem
  • 3+ years of experience in MLflow or equivalent experiment tracking tool
  • 5+ years of experience in Supervised, unspervised machine learning algorithms, forecasting and inventory optimization
  • 5+ yeras of experience in deep learning algorithms applying to solve forecasting, regression and classification problems
  • 3+ years of experience in buidling ML models in CPG industry

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