Amplify

Senior Data Scientist

Amplify • $120K — $145K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in data science, 3+ focused on sales/demand forecasting
  • Graduate degree in quantitative field may count for 2 years
  • Expert in Python or R for data manipulation and analysis
  • Proficient in time series forecasting methods like ARIMA and LSTM
  • Strong SQL skills for data analysis
  • Experience with deploying machine learning pipelines in production
  • Excellent communication skills for non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

  • Develop statistical and machine learning models for accurate sales forecasting
  • Own the complete machine learning lifecycle from scoping to monitoring
  • Translate model insights into strategic business recommendations
  • Mentor junior data scientists and lead technical design reviews
  • Contribute to self-service analytics tools for business partners
  • Collaborate with a cross-functional team on data product development
  • Shape the roadmap and standards for the data science team

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth within a supportive team
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art data technologies
  • Leadership opportunities through mentoring and technical discussions
  • Engagement in strategic decision-making processes
Full Job Description
We are hiring a Senior Data Scientist for our Sales Analytics team. You will own sales forecasting and champion data-driven decision making across our sales organization. Day-to-day, that means analyzing sales trends, building models that predict sales across product lines and regions over different time horizons, and turning those forecasts into recommendations for revenue and planning decisions. You will report to our Data Science Manager and work on a scrum team with Analytics Engineers and Data Analysts, shipping data products end-to-end. You will participate directly in decisions across the data stack, from planning how source data is modeled to innovating on solutions for the sales team. Essential Responsibilities: • Develop sales forecasting excellence: by building statistical and machine learning models that meet forecasting needs across business domains. Contribute to self-service analytics and data tools so that our business partners can get answers without waiting on the team. • Own the end-to-end machine learning lifecycle: scoping, feature engineering, model training and testing, deployment, monitoring, and explainability. • Drive strategic business partnerships: translate model outputs into actionable recommendations for business leaders, including which drivers move the sales forecast and by how much. • Provide technical leadership: mentor junior data scientists, lead technical design reviews and learning sessions, and help shape the team's roadmap and standards. Required Qualifications: • 5+ years of experience in a data science role, with 3+ years focused on sales forecasting, demand forecasting, or revenue analytics. A graduate degree in a science or other quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Economics, Math, Physics, Statistics) may count toward 2 of the 5 years. • Expert user of Python or R for data analysis tasks (data cleaning, manipulation, analysis). • Expert knowledge of time series forecasting methods, e.g., ARIMA, Prophet, LSTM. • Proficiency with SQL for data analysis tasks. • Proficient in training and evaluating the performance of machine learning models using industry-standard libraries like PyTorch, scikit-learn, tidymodels, and XGBoost. • Proven track record of developing and implementing machine learning pipelines running in production environments like AWS SageMaker, Databricks, or Snowflake. • Demonstrated application of software development methodology and protocols, including version control and testing. • Excellent communication skills in writing and conversation, especially with non-technical partners. • Experience driving self-directed projects and working cross-functionally. • Experience mentoring other data scientists or leading technical discussions. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience working with Snowflake. • Experience with container technologies, e.g., Docker and Kubernetes. • Background in education or in edtech.

About Amplify

Amplify Snack Brands, Inc. is a snack food company focused on developing and marketing products that appeal to consumers' growing preference for better-for-you (BFY) snacks. The company's brands include SkinnyPop, Paqui, Oatmega, and Tyrrells. SkinnyPop is a leading BFY ready-to-eat popcorn brand in the U.S. Paqui is a fast-growing BFY tortilla chip brand in the U.S. Oatmega is a line of BFY protein bars and shakes. Tyrrells is a premium snack food brand in the U.K. and Europe. Amplify's products are sold in the U.S., Canada, U.K., and Europe.
Learn more about Amplify
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$4
Founded
2014
5 Year Trend
+22%
Revenue
$394
NASDAQ

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