Data Scientist

This role will be instrumental in leveraging data to drive strategic insights, optimize operations, and support innovation across our standards-based solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, experience with large datasets, and a passion for solving complex business problems using data.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.Design, develop, and deploy predictive and prescriptive models and machine learning algorithms using Microsoft Azure ML, Power Platform, Python, and other relevant tools Ability to drive unified data analytics (prescriptive and predictive), and leverage tools such as Power BI, Azure Synapse, OneLake. Collaborate with cross-functional technology, product, and business teams to understand data needs, translate them into algorithms and analytical solutions.Need to be able to deliver solutions to production.Demonstrated expertise in modeling of unstructured, semi-structured and structured data.Analyze large datasets to uncover trends, patterns, and insights that inform business decisionsVisualize data insights using dashboards and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders. Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiencesProvide technical direction and best practices for modeling, data engineering, and analyticsEstablish good data management practices including data governance and MDM.Establish standards for data quality, model validation, predictive and prescriptive analytics Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data science and analytics.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESWhile this position may not initially have supervisory responsibilities, this role is expected to provide technical leadership in the area of data science and data analytics. This person is also be expected to collaborate across GS1 US and lead cross-functional teams as needed. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field is preferred5+ years of hands-on experience with manipulating large data sets, identifying patterns, and developing inference and regression models that can be implemented. Digital supply chain and e-Commerce experience is strongly preferred8+ years of programming including tools such as Power BI and languages such as Python, SPARK, SQL etc.Hands-on expertise in Microsoft Azure ecosystem including Azure ML, Fabric, Synapse Analytics, and Microsoft Power PlatformAbility to lead complex projects, define analytical strategy, and mentor junior data scientists and engineersData governance, security, and scalability skillsSignificant experience with supervised and/or unsupervised Machine Learning algorithms Experience with predictive and prescriptive analytics is a mustNLP and Gen AI experience is preferredDemonstrated expertise in machine learning, deep learning and statistical modeling Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for model deploymentFamiliarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and other business applications is a plusExceptional storytelling with data and ability to translate complex data into actional insightsTRAVEL REQUIREMENTSUp to 10%.