Director, Data Science

Overview:

We are seeking a Director of Data Science to lead and innovate within our data science organization. This role will drive thought leadership, customer engagement, and cutting-edge AI/ML solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable business impact. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data science, supply chain expertise, and a passion for solving complex problems through innovative approaches.

What You’ll Do:

Roadmap Input & New Data Science Approaches (10%)

• Provide strategic input into the data science roadmap to align with long-term goals.
• Explore and implement new data science methodologies and generative AI techniques to enhance product offerings.

Thought Leadership Collateral (20%)

• Develop whitepapers, case studies, and presentations showcasing data science capabilities.
• Represent at conferences, webinars, and industry events to establish thought leadership in AI/ML for supply chain management.

Sales, Customer Retention & Proof of Concepts (POCs) (30%)

• Partner with sales teams to demonstrate the value of solutions to prospective clients through POCs and technical deep dives.
• Collaborate with customers to ensure retention by delivering impactful AI/ML-driven insights and solutions tailored to their needs.
• Act as a trusted advisor for customers, ensuring alignment between their business objectives and our data science strategies.

Data Science Projects (50%)

• Will play a player-coach role, code when needed and lead the execution of high-impact data science projects from ideation to deployment, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Oversee the development of scalable AI/ML models and prototypes that enhance operational efficiency and decision-making for customers.
• Mentor and guide a team of data scientists to achieve technical excellence and foster innovation.

What we are looking for:

• Education: PhD in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Experience: 18+ years of proven experience in applying machine learning, deep learning, and data analysis within the supply chain domain.
• Technical Skills: Hands-on expertise in Generative AI techniques, prototyping, SQL, R, and Python for statistical analysis and programming.
• Customer-Facing Skills: Strong ability to engage with customers, understand their needs, and deliver tailored solutions that drive business outcomes.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.

Our Values

If you want to know the heart of a company, take a look at their values. Ours unite us. They are what drive our success – and the success of our customers. Does your heart beat like ours? Find out here: Core Values

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

About Us

We are a proven, passionate bunch of disruptors. Our work is all about tapping into your potential so we can deliver the best solutions and customer experiences on the planet. Collaboration, respect, and a great work-life balance earned us the title of "Best Place to Work- Employees' Choice" by Glassdoor. Our people are smart, creative, rock stars with over 400 patents and 10,000 people years of domain expertise.

What do we do?

We are the world leader in digital supply chain and omni-channel commerce fulfillment. Our intelligent, end-to-end platform enables retailers, manufacturers and logistics providers to seamlessly predict, pivot and fulfill customer demand. With us, you can make more automated, profitable business decisions that deliver greater growth and re-imagined customer experiences. Fulfill your Potential. ™ blueyonder.com

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