Tractor Supply Company · 3 days ago
Data Scientist, Merchandising Analytics
Brentwood, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expTractor Supply Company is seeking a Data Scientist for their Merchandising Analytics team to leverage data in addressing complex business challenges. The role involves developing advanced statistical methods and predictive models to support merchandising strategies, while promoting data-driven decision-making across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Work closely with key business partners to fully explore and frame a business question including objectives, goals, KPIs, decisions the analysis will support and required timing for deliverables
Extracting available and relevant data from internal and external data sources to perform data science solution development
Develop, maintain, and improve predictive models using R, Python, and Databricks to enhance business knowledge and processes
Contribute and assist the team with best practices in data governance, data engineering, and data architecture
Identify opportunities for automation and continuous improvement within data pipelines, processes, and systems
Maintain a broad exposure to the wider ecosystem of AI / Machine Learning and ensure our team is pushing toward the most optimal solutions
Manage multiple projects simultaneously with limited oversight including development of new technologies and maintenance of existing framework
Foster a culture of data-driven decision making and collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to define the long-term vision and goals for data science and engineering within the organization
Design and execute A/B tests to evaluate the effectiveness of various data-driven solutions, including designing appropriate sample sizes, metrics for evaluation, and statistical analysis plans
Use proven, predictive science to right-size every store with localized plans that balance individual store space allocations with your top-down and bottom-up strategies
Be a ‘Go-To’ person for any data analytical needs ranging from data extraction/ manipulations, long term trend analysis, statistical analysis, and modeling techniques. Perform code-review and debug with the team and assist during implementation where necessary
Qualification
Required
3-5 years proven experience as a Data Scientist, preferably in the retail or e-commerce industry
Prefer 2+ years of experience in predictive modeling utilizing CRM or transaction information
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or Econometrics
Master's Degree preferred
Any combination of education and experience will be considered
Preferred
Intermediate-advanced in one or more programming language (Python, PySpark, R)
Deep expertise in writing and debugging complex SQL queries
Ability to frame business questions and create an analytics solution using statistical or other advanced analytics methodologies
Proven advanced modeling experience in leading data-driven projects from definition to execution, driving and influencing project roadmaps
Experience using Azure, AWS, or another cloud compute platform a plus
Familiarity with visualization tools such as Power BI and Tableau
Must possess high degree of aptitude in communicating both verbally and written complex analysis results to Senior & Executive Leadership
Knowledge of A/B testing methods; capable of designing a controlled test design, running the test and providing measurement post-hoc
Proficiency with managing data repository and version control systems like Git
Speak, read and write effectively in the English language
Benefits
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance
Company
Tractor Supply Company
Tractor Supply Company is the operator of rural lifestyle retail stores.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Hal Lawton
President & CEO
Rob Mills
SVP & CIO
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