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McLane Company, Inc. · 4 months ago

Data Science Director

North Campus4747 McLane Parkway

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

McLane Company, Inc. is a leader in the distribution industry, committed to innovation and teamwork. They are seeking a Data Science Director to lead data science initiatives, build machine learning models, and mentor a team of data scientists while collaborating with business stakeholders to implement data-driven solutions.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead, research, strategize, design, implement, document and communicate Data Science initiatives end-to-end, from incubation to deployment

Build and enhance machine learning, statistical and causal models for product search, ranking and recommendation that deliver business benefits

Facilitate the delivery of enterprise wide, production grade, and accurate data science products by establishing and standardizing tooling and process frameworks for standard methodologies

Investigate the design and performance of models and fine tune as necessary

Work closely with business stakeholders and product managers to develop and deploy solutions with cross-functional support

Build team of data scientists and provide mentorship to less experienced data scientists

Educate our business and engineering partners across the organization on data science concepts (e.g., statistics, machine learning)

Identify gaps in existing data, create data product specs, and work with Engineering teams to implement enhanced data tracking

Partner with Analytics team members and other functions to share insights and best practices, ensuring consistency of data-driven decision-making throughout the org

Effectively communicating your insights and plans to cross-functional team members and management

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Machine learningStatistical techniquesData Science librariesPythonSQLCloud platformsModel deploymentLeadershipCommunication skillsProblem solvingTeamworkOrganizational skills

Required

MS or PhD in statistics, mathematics, analytics, computer science or another quantitative field AND three years minimum of experience as a data scientist in Logistics or Retail

7 or more years' experience in data science

Two or more years' experience as a data scientist in eCommerce, Supply Chain or Logistics

3 or more years' experience in leading data scientists

Experience applying descriptive statistics, machine learning, predictive modeling, and visualization techniques to solve challenging business problems

Expert knowledge in and ability to demonstrate hands-on capabilities with the following: Statistical and machine learning techniques

Data Science libraries in programming or scripting language Model deployment

Machine learning workflows

Proficient in Python + related ML libraries and frameworks (Ex: PyTorch)

Proficient in SQL and working with large datasets

Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and model development and deployment technologies (e.g., Databricks)

Excellent communication and presentation skills (to both technical and business audiences)

Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, present findings to senior teams, and drive a data-driven culture within the organization

This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role

Preferred

MS Azure or Fabric experience/knowledge a plus

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off begins day one.

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.

Pet insurance

Maternity/paternity leave

Employee assistance programs

Discount programs

Tuition reimbursement program

And more!

Company

McLane Company, Inc.

Glassdoor3.2

McLane Company, Inc.

Founded in 1894

Temple, Texas, US

10001+ employees

http://www.mclaneco.com

H1B Sponsorship

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