Function of Beauty · 2 days ago
Manager of AI & Data Science
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expFunction of Beauty is seeking a Manager of AI & Data Science to architect and operationalize data systems and predictive models that enhance experimentation and decision-making. This role is crucial for transitioning the company towards scalable, predictive intelligence by building pipelines and models that improve forecasting and testing accuracy.
BeautyConsumer GoodsCosmeticsE-Commerce
Hiring Manager
Morgan Curtis
Responsibilities
Build automated pipelines that ingest and unify DTC, POS, CRM, and product-level data into structured environments
Establish a central customer-level and subscription-level attribute structure for segmentation, retention, targeted testing, and product planning
Ensure datasets are model-ready, version-controlled, documented, and stable
Partner with Engineering to deploy pipelines into durable production environments with governance and uptime standards
Build and maintain predictive models for:
Subscriber churn, cancellation risk, retention probability
Demand forecasting and replenishment timing
Loyalty segmentation & lifetime value
SKU-level recommendations
Define and maintain model performance metrics and continuously refine based on live results
Translate DTC learnings into predictive inputs that support:
Assortment decisions
Launch sizing
Replenishment planning
Quality risk monitoring
Identify early signals that determine whether innovation should scale or pause
Deliver model outputs into usable business interfaces (dashboards, automated tables, alerts, APIs)
Build omni-channel measurement systems that unify retail + DTC performance
Automate recurring business intelligence views, including:
Subscriber health
Demand volumes and forecasts
Retention drivers and lift curves
Performance trajectories across channels
Convert predictive outputs into planning inputs used by Supply Chain, Finance, Labs, and Marketing
Create scalable data environments that enable partners to self-serve analyses
Package model outputs into actionable, business-friendly formats (e.g., risk scores, revenue sizing, cohort maps)
Partner with Consumer Insights to:
Validate datasets, cohort definitions, and sample sizes
Support experiment and testing design with structured inputs
Provide model-backed evidence that informs:
Targeting strategies
Forecasting and demand planning
Revenue sizing and risk assessments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field
5-7 years experience in data science, AI/ML engineering, predictive analytics, or data systems architecture roles
Experience deploying production-level models (beyond prototyping)
Advanced proficiency in statistical modeling, predictive analytics, and machine learning
Strong proficiency with SQL, Python, AWS tools (e.g., Redshift, Dynamo)
Experience designing automated data pipelines across multiple systems
Ability to define performance metrics and iterate based on real-time outcomes
Skilled at working cross-functionally and influencing decisions using model-based evidence
Ability to balance near-term execution with longer-term architecture planning
Preferred
CPG, consumer goods, and digital commerce experience strongly preferred
Company
Function of Beauty
Function of Beauty is a provider of personalized hair care products tailored to its customers' specific hair profile and goals.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$247.94MKey Investors
L CattertonNotable CapitalBessemer Venture Partners
2022-01-01Series Unknown
2021-01-07Series Unknown· $85.78M
2020-12-02Series B· $150M
Leadership Team
Monica Belsito
Chief Executive Officer
Hien Nguyen
Co-Founder
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