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Discount Tire · 1 day ago

Senior Data Scientist

Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Discount Tire is America’s largest independent tire retailer, specializing in tires & wheels. The Senior Data Scientist will lead efforts to identify use cases, analyze large quantities of data, develop predictive models, and present findings to executives while also overseeing less experienced data scientists.

AutomotiveLogisticsRetail

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Builds and validates predictive models of an ambiguous issue with no initial solution, utilizing large scale data from multiple data sources and ensures adoption of the model. Drives continuous improvement to existing models and reviews other Data Scientists' models

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

Understands complex 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

Leads the 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

Identifies data that is necessary to complete the analysis and improve the validity, predictability, and accuracy of models. Advises technology partners on new data sources and assists in integrating new internal or external data into the data stack

Interprets, communicates, and presents analytic results to C-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

Qualification

Machine LearningStatistical SoftwareData AnalysisPythonData VisualizationIntellectual CuriosityCollaborationCommunicationMentoring

Required

6-9 years of data science experience

Experience applying statistical techniques in 3+ business units or domains (marketing, pricing, supply chain, operations, etc.)

Extensive Experience in Machine Learning

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

Ability to work with large data sets from multiple data sources

Ability to communicate complex analytics concepts and techniques to C-Level executives and below

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

Intellectual curiosity, a passion for data and a results orientation

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

Preferred

Python expertise is preferred

Company

Discount Tire

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Founded in 1960

Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/home.do

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