Lead Data Scientist

Key Skills

Algorithms, Clustering, Data Catalog, Data Modeling, ETL frameworks, Python Programming, R Programming, Snowflake, Tableau

Job Description

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

Job Description

The Lead Data Scientist leverages Zurn Elkay’s analytics infrastructure and diverse data assets to provide actionable insights across sales, marketing, pricing, manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, and finance. Provides technical and leadership skills to build and grow the data science capability within the broader analytics and data team.

Key Accountabilities

• Establish partnerships with key business functions to identify and prioritize potential opportunity areas, to form hypotheses, and to drive strategic insight generation.

• Continue to grow and build the data science capability within the overall data and analytics organization by defining processes, discovering and implementing tools and techniques, providing training and change management, and building trust through successful execution.

• Execute insight generation projects utilizing relevant and appropriate data science techniques within key functions and strategy areas, especially in the areas of manufacturing, logistics, marketing, sales, and pricing.

• Provide consultation to business areas on key insights generated and on the development of action plans.

• Demonstrate and communicate the measurable business value of actions taken from the generated insight. Provide ROI based justifications.

• Establish analytics or a data science center of excellence that promotes collaboration and learning across business partners.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor degree required, in a quantitative field such as engineering, mathematics, science, and/or MIS. Master degree preferred

• 7+ years of overall work experience

• 5+ years of experience in data science and statistical analysis

• Strong understanding and experience with analytics tool such as Tableau and OBIEE/OAC (or similar tools) for reporting and visualization, Snowflake for data storage, data modeling, data prep or ETL tools, R or Python, SQL, and data catalogs.

• Strong understanding and experience with multiple statistical and quantitative models and techniques such as (but not limited to) those used for predictive analytics, machine learning, AI, linear models and optimization, clustering, and decision tree.

• Deep experience applying data science to solve problems in at least one of the following areas is required. Experience in multiple areas is preferred: marketing, manufacturing, pricing, logistics, sourcing, and sales.

• Strong communication (verbal, written) skills, and ability to work with all levels of the organization effectively

• Working knowledge of and proven experience applying project management tools

• Strong analytical skills

• Ability to lead and mentor the work of others

• High degree of creativity and latitude is expected

Capabilities and Success Factors

• Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

• Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

• Plans & Aligns – Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

• Drives Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Educational Reimbursement
• Matching Gift Program