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Target · 3 weeks ago

Sr Data Scientist - Stores and Properties (applied ML, forecasting)

Brooklyn Park, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $171K/yr

3+ years exp

Target is a leading retail company that focuses on helping families discover the joy of everyday life. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will collaborate with various teams to design, develop, and maintain data science models and tools that address retail challenges at scale.

CommunitiesE-CommerceRetailShopping

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop a strong understanding of business and operational processes within Target’s Stores

Gain an in-depth understanding of systems and processes influencing stores’ efficiency

Analyze large datasets to derive insights for business process improvements and solution development

Develop forecasting models, mathematical models (probabilistic/deterministic models), and implement them in real-world production systems with measurable impact

Collaborate with the team to build and maintain complex software systems and tools

Coordinate the analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution of issues in models and software

Partner with cross functional teams to deliver on business objectives

Provide financial insight and guidance to business partners and leadership

Drive efficiencies across analytics and reporting processes using automation

Deliver meaningful insights to business teams, partners and stakeholders that support meaningful decisions

Qualification

Machine LearningPythonData AnalysisForecastingStatistical ConceptsSQLRData VisualizationAnalytical ThinkingCollaborationCommunication Skills

Required

MS/PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or equivalent work experience

3 plus years of professional experience in applying Machine Learning models to solve complex problems in Retail or related domains

Demonstrated programming experience in Python, R, SQL or Scala and the ability to learn and apply new languages and test-driven development

Strong analytical thinking and data visualization skills. Ability to creatively solve business problems and innovate new approaches

Experience cleaning, transforming, and analyzing large datasets for insights leading to business improvements

Experience developing, testing, and maintaining large codebases in a collaborative environment while meeting industry best practices

Extensive knowledge of mathematical and statistical concepts, forecasting, data structures, algorithms, data analysis, and visualizations applied to business problems

Experience deploying solutions in ML Ops with large-scale business impacts

Self-driven and results-oriented, with the ability to meet tight timelines

Strong team player with the ability to collaborate across geographies/time zones

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

Forecasting experience desired

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits and programs

Medical

Vision

Dental

Life insurance

401(k)

Employee discount

Short term disability

Long term disability

Paid sick leave

Paid national holidays

Paid vacation

Company

Target

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Target is a retailing company providing access to a wide selection of products such as furniture, electronics, toys, and others.

Founded in 1962

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.target.com

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