Overview
We are looking for a highly skilled Data Scientist to contribute to a well-established retail organization focused on leveraging data-driven insights to enhance customer experiences. This contract position offers an opportunity to work on impactful analytical projects within a collaborative environment, developing advanced models that support strategic decision-making across various business functions. The ideal candidate will play a key role in utilizing data science to drive business growth and improve commercial outcomes, while effectively communicating findings to diverse stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deploy predictive models for customer segmentation and marketing strategies.
- Analyze large-scale customer and transactional datasets to uncover actionable insights.
- Build various analytical models including segmentation, propensity scoring, forecasting, and recommendation systems.
- Collaborate with marketing, operations, and commercial teams to translate business needs into analytical solutions.
- Present analytical findings and strategic recommendations to technical teams and executive leadership.
- Support the continuous improvement of data science methodologies and tools.
- Monitor and evaluate model performance to ensure accuracy and relevance.
Requirements
- Proven background in applying data science techniques in a commercial environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Python, including statistical analysis and machine learning.
- Solid SQL skills with experience in handling large datasets.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Strong communication skills for conveying complex findings to various audiences.
- Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field is preferred.