Lead Data Scientist - Supply Chain Optimization (applied ML, simulation) at Target

Sunnyvale, California, United States

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$128,000 – $277,000Compensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Retail, Supply ChainIndustries

Requirements

PhD/MS in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or related quantitative field
5+ years of experience leading large-scale implementations
Strong knowledge of supply chain optimization – inventory, transportation, sourcing, distribution, fulfillment and planning
Passion and technical skills for helping make data-informed decisions
Strong computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, programming and information retrieval
Ability to write understandable, testable Python code with an eye towards maintainability
Passion for empirical research and answering hard questions with large scale data
Strong communicator: explaining complex technical concepts to business and other data scientists/engineers
Understanding that simplicity is hard but key to achieving maintainability and continually delivering value
Focus on usability and convenience for business users

Responsibilities

Work closely with fellow data scientists to review and iterate on optimization and machine learning algorithms and develop state of the art mathematical models
Collaborate with engineers to design, deploy and productionize models at scale (models run many times a day for millions of combinations of stock keeping units and distribution networks)
Work with business partners to learn about the retail business and processes in play
Ideate and resolve tradeoffs between model granularity and features as well as performance, reliability, and usability of codebase
Improve engineering standards, tooling, and processes
Mentor and develop other data scientists and engineers

Skills

Machine Learning

Simulation

Operations Research

Predictive Algorithms

Prescriptive Algorithms

Scalable Code

Supply Chain Optimization

Target

Retailer offering diverse consumer goods

About Target

Target Corporation is a retail company that offers a wide range of products, including clothing, electronics, home goods, and groceries, through nearly 2,000 stores and an online platform. Its "Design For All" philosophy allows it to provide high-quality, affordable products that cater to diverse customer needs. Target differentiates itself from competitors with its owned brands and the Target Circle loyalty program, which enhances customer engagement. The company's goal is to support sustainability and community initiatives by giving back 5% of its profits to local communities.

Minneapolis, MinnesotaHeadquarters

2005Year Founded

N/ACompany Stage

Consumer GoodsIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Risks

Increased competition from online-only retailers like Amazon threatens Target's market share.

Rising labor costs due to new minimum wage laws could impact profit margins.

Supply chain vulnerabilities from geopolitical tensions may affect inventory and pricing strategies.

Differentiation

Target's 'Design For All' philosophy offers unique, high-quality products at affordable prices.

The Target Circle loyalty program enhances customer engagement and shopping experience.

Target's commitment to sustainability and community support sets it apart from competitors.

Upsides

Experiential retail and 'retailtainment' strategies can boost customer engagement and foot traffic.

Augmented reality integration offers immersive shopping experiences showcasing Target's unique designs.

Omnichannel retail strategies enhance customer experience by integrating online and offline shopping.

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