Sr. Data Scientist

Key Skills

A/B Testing, Algorithms, Apache Hadoop, Azure, Big Data Technology, Databricks, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Machine learning techniques, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Python Programming, Snowflake, Spark-SQL, SQL

Job Description

What you will be doing 

The Data Science team at Albertsons Companies is looking for an experienced Data Scientist to work for the most transformational food and drug retailers in the United States. Albertsons operates over 2,300 stores under 19 well-known banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen and Carrs. The company reported revenue of over $60 billion from over 34 million weekly shoppers and is the third largest private company in the country.

Data Science at Albertsons is inspired to build best in class customer experience and revolutionize the food and drug retail industry. We are looking for people who are excited in re-imagining the grocery experience by harnessing the power of AI and digital technologies. The Data Science team collects and relies on big data from existing stores and customer interactions at the 2300 stores nationwide and beyond. We are a highly driven team that applies data science to delight our customers, to improve store operations, to optimize supply chain and to proactively improve product lifecycle. 

You will enjoy working with one of the richest data sets in the world, cutting edge technology, and the ability to see your insights turned into business impacts on regular basis. You'll work closely with other data scientists and business partners in identifying and defining data science projects, building machine learning algorithms and models on top of existing data platforms. The candidate will have a background in computer science or a related technical field with experience working with large data sets and applying data-driven decision making. A successful candidate will be both technically strong and business savvy, with a passion to make an impact through creative storytelling and timely actions. You are a self-starter, smart yet humble, with a bias for action.

The position will be based in Pleasanton, CA or Plano, TX or Chicago, IL.

Main responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and build production grade models and machine learning algorithms on large-scale datasets

• Apply machine learning to generate reliable and accurate demand forecasts, create data-driven replenishment forecasts and help our stores maintain the most accurate store inventory data for optimal ordering to maximize in-stock

• Apply predictive modeling techniques and survival models to forecast various demands for operations and to deploy real time learning algorithms to optimize the forecasts

• Build data science solutions to fuel growth initiatives for Digital, Merchandising, Marketing and Loyalty teams

• Design experiments and deliver A/B Testing analysis to improve customer experience in physical store and on digital platforms

• Apply statistical analysis to detect anomaly in systems and outliers in operational metrics for operational excellence

• Convey machine learning solutions with intuitive visualizations and effective communication

The salary range is $157,900.00 to $205,300.00 annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates.

What we are searching for 

• Masters or PhD degree in quantitative discipline: Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Math, Statistics or related fields

• 4+ years of industry experience in applying data science and modeling methodologies: regression model, survival model, ensemble modeling, NLP, recommendation algorithm, clustering, deep learning algorithm, experimental design (Multivariate/A-B testing) and nonparametric Bayesian modeling etc.

Experience with any of the following business analytics practices is preferred:

• Demand planning and forecasting at scale

• Inventory optimization and replenishment

• Supply chain flow and network optimization

• 4+ years of experience and proficiency in SQL, Python and/or Spark-ML

• 4+ years of SQL development skills writing queries, transforming data, mining structured and unstructured data.

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in building data science solutions and production-ready systems on big data platforms such as Snowflake, GCP, Spark, Hadoop

• Ability to write production-level code in Python

• Experience with Snowflake, Big Query, Azure Databricks is a strong plus

What is it like at Albertsons? 

Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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