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Our products support global organizations in improving supply chain efficiency, inventory performance, forecasting accuracy, and customer satisfaction.\n\nWe are committed to delivering measurable outcomes for our clients through innovative technology, deep domain expertise, and strong customer partnerships.\n\nJob Description\n\nJob Summary\n\nWe are looking for an experienced Lead Data Scientist - Demand Forecasting & Optimization to design and develop advanced forecasting and optimization solutions that address complex business problems.\n\nThe ideal candidate will have strong expertise in machine learning, demand forecasting, mathematical optimization, Python, and SQL, along with the ability to translate business challenges into scalable analytical and optimization solutions.\n\nThis role requires exceptional analytical and logical thinking, strong hands-on technical capabilities, and the ability to independently own data science use cases from problem formulation and model 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related use cases.\n\nModel Performance & Productionization\n\nOwn forecasting and optimization solutions from problem definition through production deployment.\nEstablish appropriate model validation, monitoring, and performance measurement approaches.\nTroubleshoot model performance issues and recommend improvements based on analytical findings.\nCollaborate with engineering and product teams to ensure models are scalable, reliable, and production-ready.\n\nTechnical Development\n\nDevelop scalable data science and optimization solutions using Python and SQL.\nBuild efficient data pipelines and analytical workflows to support model development and experimentation.\nEvaluate appropriate algorithms, optimization techniques, and solution approaches based on business requirements.\nMaintain high standards for code quality, documentation, reproducibility, and model governance.\n\nAbout Us\n\nBusiness & Cross-Functional Collaboration\n\nWork closely with product, engineering, domain, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into data science solutions.\nClearly communicate forecasting results, optimization recommendations, model assumptions, and business impact to stakeholders.\nProvide technical guidance on forecasting, machine learning, and optimization approaches.\nIndependently drive complex analytical problems while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.\n\nQualifications\n\n8-10 years of experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, Demand Forecasting, and/or Optimization.\nStrong understanding of machine learning fundamentals and end-to-end model development.\nProven hands-on experience with demand forecasting, including time-series forecasting, hierarchical forecasting, and probabilistic forecasting.\nStrong background in mathematical optimization and solving complex business problems using optimization techniques.\nStrong programming skills in Python and SQL.\nExperience taking data science models from 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