Data Scientist (m/f/d)

Key Skills

Java Programming, SAP, Python Programming, SQL, PowerBI, MATLAB Programming, Tableau, R Programming, Objective-C, SAS, SPSS Statistics

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for working closely with the key leading economic indicators, developing a service parts forecasting model and determining causal relationships between sub groups of part level forecast and leading indicators
• Maintain statistically based econometric service parts models and statistical forecasts by product-line, utilizing statistical software applications and working with service providers on the customization necessary for modeling a product line for service parts demand forecasting
• Coordinate the forecast accuracy process in different regions and by specific platforms
• Perform all necessary tasks to ensure engagement of all forecast inputs and to increase forecast accuracy
• Coordinating/creating presentation related to Economic condition, marketing program and forecast accuracy performance

• Effectively present/educate forecast inputs about the process and tools. Build and nurture relationship with stakeholders.
• Maintain accuracy of data. This includes continuing to update parts catalogs to product lines and add/modify product lines requested by forecast inputs
• Perform various quantitative analysis to continue to improve forecast accuracy
• Initiate and conduct research/analysis to leverage best practice within Deere and across industry

Required Skills and Experience:???

• University Degree in Economics, Statistics or Actuarial Science?
• Expert knowledge of statistical analysis, econometrics and time series forecasting (performs more complex functions, understand principles, may teach others)
• Ability to work with large data set and ability to conduct statistical analysis using hundreds of Excel files
• Knowledge of statistical programming language (SAS, SPSS, R, Matlab, STATA), advanced user in Excel-VBA and proficient in MS Access

• Strong analytical skills and ability to independently translate academic research into practice
• Proficient in English (reading, writing, listening and speaking)
• Strong presentation skill, ability to present technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Demonstrate initiative, commitment, good interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Expert skills in Data Visualization tools Power BI and Tableau?

• Knowledge in EDL, Business Objects and SAP and good knowledge in project management would be desired but not required

What You’ll Get:

• an attractive compensation package including variable pay program 
• competitive pension, holidays, life cover/income protection benefits

• flexible working solutions to balance family and career 
• development and learning opportunities to support current needs and future aspirations