Starbucks · 16 hours ago
senior decision scientist, Quantitative Science
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $217K/yr
3+ years expStarbucks is known for developing extraordinary leaders who share a passion for coffee and connection. The Senior Decision Scientist – Quantitative Science will lead analytical strategy and experimentation to improve product availability in coffeehouses, utilizing advanced statistical modeling and machine learning to optimize inventory decisions and forecast demand.
CoffeeFood and BeverageRestaurantsTea
Responsibilities
Lead analytical workstreams to identify root causes of product unavailability, out-of-stocks, phantom inventory, and replenishment failures
Leverage statistical and ML models for demand forecasting, inventory optimization, anomaly detection, and availability risk-scoring
Develop causal inference and experimentation frameworks to quantify the impact of operational or assortment changes
Champion data quality and operational measurement, including availability KPIs, forecast accuracy, inventory health metrics, and coffeehouse-level execution indicators
Influence strategy by presenting findings and recommendations to senior leaders and cross-functional partners
Mentor junior analysts and scientists and elevate best practices in modeling, experimentation, and analytics
Qualification
Required
MS+ with concentration in quantitative discipline – Operations Research, Stats, Math, Comp Sci, Engineering, Econ, or similar discipline
3+ years industry experience in data science
Experience with forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply chain planning
modeling pipeline
Experience building complex data sets from multiple data sources, both internally and externally
Experience root causing complex and ambiguous current state outcomes and trends and tying to specific technical and nontechnical resolutions
Strong SQL, database and ETL skills required including cleaning and managing data
Strong competency and expertise in Python, R or some combination
Ability to apply knowledge of multidisciplinary business principles and practices to achieve successful outcomes in cross-functional projects and activities
Ability to educate others on statistical / machine learning methods
Self-starter, attention to details and results orientated, able to work under minimal guidance
Proficient in communicating effectively with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders
Preferred
Experience with Cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, Databricks, and AI-assisted capabilities preferred
Experience with multi-echelon inventory optimization preferred
Experience specific to quick service restaurant or retail inventory management beneficial, not required
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Paid parental leave
Family expansion reimbursement
Paid vacation from date of hire
Sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked)
Eight paid holidays
Two personal days per year
Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
A discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)
Incentivized emergency savings
Financial well-being tools
100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan
Student loan management resources
Access to other educational opportunities
Backup care
DACA reimbursement
Company
Starbucks
Starbucks is a restaurant chain that serves handcrafted ready-to-drink beverages, including coffee, tea, juices, and snack food items.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Starbucks has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (208)
2024 (127)
2023 (130)
2022 (172)
2021 (146)
2020 (149)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.65BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.Pershing Square Capital Management
2025-05-06Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
2024-07-19Post Ipo Equity
2018-10-10Post Ipo Equity· $900M
Leadership Team
Brian R. Niccol
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Cathy R. Smith
CFO
Recent News
2026-01-11
Company data provided by crunchbase