Data Scientist - FMCG/Retail Experience
Location: | Johannesburg |
Remote work: | Some remote work allowed |
Type: | Contract |
Reference: | #NG59746 |
Company: | E-Merge IT Recruitment |
A company that drives data, digital, and innovation value propositions, and believes in long-term engagement with clients, is seeking a mid-senior data scientist with a strong background in the FMCG or retail sectors. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of data science methodologies, and machine learning algorithms, and a proven ability to drive business insights through advanced analytics.
Responsibilities:
- Leverage machine learning and statistical models to analyse large datasets from FMCG/retail, uncovering patterns and trends that drive strategic decision-making.
- Develop and deploy predictive models for key business functions, such as demand forecasting, customer segmentation, and pricing optimisation.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, gather requirements, and present actionable insights that align with business goals.
- Use data visualisation tools (such as Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent) to build dynamic dashboards that showcase key data science outputs.
- Perform data extraction, cleaning, and transformation to prepare datasets for analysis.
- Implement advanced analytical methods including regression, classification, clustering, and time series analysis.
- Develop automated machine learning pipelines to improve data workflows and analytics efficiency.
- Provide data storytelling to communicate findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders and drive data-driven business decisions.
- Five+ years of experience in data science roles, with significant experience in the FMCG or retail industries.
- Strong expertise in machine learning, statistical modelling, and predictive analytics.
- Proficient in Python, R, or similar languages for data science and analytics.
- Hands-on experience with SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
- Expertise in data visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, and familiarity with deploying models in a cloud environment.
- Ability to communicate complex findings through clear, actionable insights and data storytelling.
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Posted on 11 Sep 13:40, Closing date 10 Nov
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