Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Cloud computing, Clustering, Data science techniques, Forecasting, Java Programming, Kotlin, Optimization, Python Programming, R Programming, Regression Analysis, Scala Programming, Simulation software, SPARK Programming, SQL, Statistical modeling, Supply Chain Management
JOIN US AS AN APPLIED DATA SCIENTIST– SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION
About Us:
As a Fortune 50 company with more than 350,000 team members worldwide - Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers. Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are and we invest in the places we collectively live, work and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities and succeed as one Target team. At our core, our purpose is ingrained in who we are, what we value, and how we work. It’s how we care, grow, and win together!
A role with Target Data Sciences means the chance to help develop and manage state of the art predictive algorithms that use data at scale to automate and optimize decisions at scale. Whether you join our Statistics, Optimization or Machine Learning teams - you’ll be challenged to harness Target’s impressive data breadth to build the algorithms that power solutions our partners in Supply Chain Optimization, Marketing, Network Security and Personalization rely on. Every Scientist on Target’s Data Sciences team can expect modeling and data science, software/product development of highly performant code for Model Performance to elevate Target’s culture and apply retail domain knowledge.
As a Data Scientist in the Supply Chain Optimization, team your understanding of the foundations and working principles of machine learning algorithms, linear algebra, probability theory, statistics, and optimization theory. These will allow you to perform data exploration and analysis (look at distributions, find anomalies, create simple visualizations, etc.) and implement algorithmic solution given specifications while also adhering to best practices in model development. We will look to you to understand and actively follow foundational programming principles (best practices, know about unit tests, code organization, basics of CI/CD, etc.) and create a well maintainable and tested codebase with relevant documentation. You will get the opportunity to develop in one or more approved programming languages (Java, Scala, Python, R) we well as learn best practices in data analysis and data understanding.
As you follow Agile processes, you will implement prototypes for individual components of software or data science solutions and leverage basic data structures and algorithms in implementing solutions. Leverage your high-level understanding in business domain to gain knowledge of high-level Target business priorities, strategic goals and their impact as well as details of the specific business sub-problem you’re focused on. You will collaborate with peers on their products, document, present work to peers and participate in code reviews to gain broader understanding of different components within the application. The exciting part of retail? It is always changing!
Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
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This position may be considered for a Remote or Hybrid work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid work arrangement means the team members core role will be a blend of virtual and onsite at a Target location. A Remote work arrangement means the team member works full-time from home or an alternate location that’s not a Target location, does not have a desk at their primary HQ work location and may travel to HQ up to 4 times a year. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. The salary range is :$70,700.00 USD - $127,300.00 USD. Pay is based on several factors which may include, but are not limited to education, work experience, certifications, labor markets, etc. In addition to your salary, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Target will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Target store or Distribution Center or reach out to Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680 for additional information.
Target Corporation is an American retail corporation. The eighth-largest retailer in the United States, it is a component of the S&P 500 Index. Target established itself as the discount division of the Dayton's Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1962; it began expanding the store nationwide in the 1980s (as part of the Dayton-Hudson Corporation), and introduced new store formats under the Target brand in the 1990s. The company has found suc
Brooklyn Park, MN, USA
2-4 year