Senior Data Scientist - Supply Chain, Optimization Research - Remote

Key Skills

Algorithms, AWS, Azure, C++, D3.js, Data Modeling, ExpressJS, Gurobi, IBM CPLEX, Java Programming, Machine learning techniques, Neural Networks, PySpark, Python Programming, R Programming, R-Shiny, SQL, Tableau

Job Description

Nordstrom is a fashion specialty retailer founded on a simple idea: offer each customer the best possible service, quality, value and selection. At Nordstrom, providing great customer service goes beyond the selling floor. It takes a team of individuals with different talents and skills to continuously improve service and our results. Our Advanced Analytics team works in partnership with other areas of the Company to develop insights, algorithms, and data products that support decision making, products, and technologies used throughout Nordstrom. When you join our team, you are welcomed into a family dedicated to creating memorable and rewarding shopping experiences for our customers.

As an integral part of the Operations Research/Supply Chain Analytics team, the data scientist role will focus on the area of Operations Research and Supply Chain Optimization. The ideal candidate is a creative and passionate problem-solver who thinks big, acts quickly, and is motivated to develop new approaches to optimize Nordstrom’s supply chain using quantitative and cutting-edge technology.

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We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the qualifications, but feel you would be a good fit for the position. Nordstrom is an equal opportunity employer. We are building a diverse, inclusive workforce and hope you will join us!

A day in the life:

• Develop a deep understanding of Nordstrom’s business and inform how we can use operations research to solve problems in areas such as network design, S&OP, transportation optimization, inventory allocation, and reverse logistics.
• Proactively identify high-value opportunities and influence stakeholders’ roadmaps.
• Master complex data sources, function as a domain expert in operations research across all of Nordstrom’s business channels and functional areas, and collaborate with data partners to improve and expand the team’s access to internal data.
• Lead efforts to develop and deploy robust end-to-end optimization products, i.e., work across the product lifecycle from research and discovery to operationalization and production.
• Collaborate with and mentor teammates, learning from and sharing your expertise with them
• Create resources and opportunities for learning and growth across our broader community of data scientists and data analysts

Basic Qualifications:

• A graduate degree in a quantitative field such as Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics.
• 7+ years hands-on experience using optimization software such as Gurobi, Cplex, or Xpress.
• 7+ years hands-on experience with data modeling using SQL, Python, R, SparkSQL, etc.
• 2+ years industrial experience in solving supply chain problems such as network planning, S&OP, transportation, inventory optimization, and forecasting.
• Solid understanding of basic statistics modeling techniques such as regression, classification, decision trees, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to explain complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years industrial experience in solving supply chain problems such as network planning, S&OP, transportation, inventory optimization, and forecasting.
• Familiarity with machine learning algorithms such as clustering, classification, neural networks, collaborative filtering, survival analysis, etc.
• Experience with cloud computing solutions such as AWS, Azure.
• Knowledge of visualization tools such as Tableau, d3.js, Shiny.
• Expertise in a computing language (Java/C++) and able to write production level data science code.

Nordstrom is able to offer remote employment of this position in all US states except AR, MS, MT, NE, NH, ND, SD, VT, WV, and WY. #LI-Remote

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Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources