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Discount Tire · 11 hours ago

Data Scientist II (RITM0466582)

Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Discount Tire is a company that has been growing for over 60 years and is looking for qualified individuals to join their team. The Data Scientist II will identify use cases, analyze large datasets, develop predictive models, and present findings to management while collaborating with various stakeholders to drive business solutions.

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Responsibilities

Independently builds and validates predictive models of a known issue without a defined solution, utilizing large scale data from multiple data sources and ensuring adoption of the model. Drives continuous improvement to existing models and reviews other Data Scientist and Data Scientists' models

Uses machine learning techniques to create data-driven solutions for various business use-cases

Understands business needs and identifies potential use cases in more than one business unit. Works with external partners to develop a minimal viable product to meet those needs while resolving any issues that may arise

Analysis and mining of very large quantities of data using a deep knowledge of a specific domain to find patterns and insights utilizing statistical software

Writes code for the scope of work being done. Assists in development of data science standards for the department

Collaborates with technology partners to investigate new data sources. Analyzes new data sources for availability and quality, and integrates with existing database. Performs data cleaning and data analysis

Interprets, communicates, and presents analytic results to Director-Level executives and below

Consistently collaborates with fellow data scientists and frequently interacts with business partners, project managers, cross-functional teams, key stakeholders, and other domains to build analytics capabilities and drive business value

Mentors and assists in technically supervising less experienced Data Scientists. Continually strengthens knowledge of analytical methods, vendors, and tools and shares knowledge by participating in best practice sharing opportunities

May also include other duties as needed such as design of experiments

Other duties as assigned

Defines business problems and research questions; solves highly complex work critical to the organization in collaboration with stakeholders

Integrates and extracts relevant information from large amounts of both structured data; and internal and external unstructured data to enable analytical solutions

Conducts advanced analytics leveraging predictive modeling, machine learning, data mining, data visualization, simulation, and optimization; interprets disparate data/ complex data sets/ structured and unstructured data and other techniques to deliver insights or develop analytical solutions to achieve business objectives

Develops scalable, efficient, automated solutions for large scale data analyses, model development, model validation and model implementation

Prepares and manipulates data for use in development of statistical models

Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions; summarizes and presents conclusions and solutions

Translates complex analytical and technical concepts to non-technical employees; translates into business contexts which then enables stakeholders to make informed business decisions

Identifies critical and emerging technologies that will support and extend quantitative analytic capabilities

Provides training and guidance to analytics staff

Stays current on the latest industry technologies, trends and strategies

Assists employees, vendors or other customers by answering questions related to Data Science processes, procedures and services

Completes work in a timely and accurate manner while providing exceptional customer service

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Data Science ExperienceMachine LearningStatistical SoftwareData VisualizationPredictive ModelingPythonSQLBusiness AcumenCustomer Service SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving Skills

Required

This position requires a minimum of 5+ years of data science experience

Experience applying statistical techniques in 2+ business units or domains (marketing, pricing, supply chain, operations, etc.)

Intermediate skill in Machine Learning

3 years of programming experience in statistical software (for example Python, R, or SAS) and able to demonstrate proficiency at an intermediate level. Python is preferred

Ability to work with large data sets from multiple data sources

Ability to communicate complex analytics concepts and techniques to Director-Level and below

Ability to work collaboratively with other data scientists and multiple stakeholders across the business unit and with external partners

Intellectual curiosity, a passion for data and a results orientation

This position requires a Master's degree in a quantitative field including but not limited to data science, analytics, and statistics

This position requires a minimum of five years of progressive business intelligence analytics designing, building, and implementing business solutions using information technology

Experience developing predictive mathematical models is necessary including but not limited to, algorithm development and logic is necessary

Business acumen knowledge and understanding of business operations, challenges/ issues, priorities, goals and strategy is required

Demonstrated strong quantitative analysis experience working with large, complex datasets to aggregate, organize, and prepare data for use in business analytics is required

Experience with data integration, profiling, cleansing and normalization: structured, unstructured, 3rd party is necessary

Strong proficiency with data visualization techniques is necessary

Proven knowledge of statistical analysis and insights, including but not limited to, cluster analysis and data mining is needed

Previous experience working with Digital data assets, such as, CRM: Customer behavior and sentiment, and the impact of marketing and merchandizing on the web is necessary

Knowledge of various databases with the ability to code in Python R and SQL is required

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required

Demonstrated ability to communicate across all levels of the organization is necessary; must be able to clearly articulate technical ideas to a non-technical audience both verbally and in writing

Ability to work independently and in a team is vital

The ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects to meet various deadlines simultaneously is required

The ability to work efficiently under pressure, accurately meet deadlines, present a professional demeanor and work well independently is essential

Customer service skills, including the ability to manage and respond to different customer situations while maintaining a positive and friendly attitude are essential

In addition, organizational and problem-solving skills, a can-do attitude, and the ability to adjust to changing requirements are essential

Maintaining confidentiality, treating others with respect and upholding Company values are key attributes

Preferred

Python is preferred

Domain knowledge in retail, manufacturing, store operations, automotive, real estate, or services is helpful

Machine learning and AI, including image recognition experience preferred. Ability to frame solutions to complex problems is vital

Experience with Econometrics, including but not limited to, price elasticity modeling; pricing and promotions is preferred

Experience with simulation, network optimization, and workflow analysis is preferred

Company

Discount Tire

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Founded in 1960

Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

10001+ employees

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