Do it Best · 8 hours ago
Data Scientist
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
4+ years expDo it Best is a member-owned cooperative in the home improvement industry, seeking a Data Scientist to enhance their data science practice. The role involves developing models, running experiments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven solutions that create measurable business impact.
Wholesale
Responsibilities
Collaborate with analytics team members and cross-functional partners to design and deliver impactful data-driven solutions
Apply statistical and machine learning techniques to solve real-world business problems, forecast outcomes, and guide decision-making
Conduct exploratory research to identify emerging opportunities where data science can create a competitive advantage
Design, prototype, and deploy AI/ML models to automate processes, improve performance, and drive measurable business impact
Translate complex technical findings into accessible insights through visualizations, presentations, and storytelling
Write internal research papers and white papers to document methods, share discoveries, and support data-informed strategic planning
Stay current with industry trends, tools, and academic research to continually improve our methodologies and capabilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, or Engineering; or equivalent combination of education and 4+ years of relevant, hands-on experience in data science or advanced analytics roles
Strong proficiency in Python for data analysis, modeling, and machine learning
Solid foundation in applied statistics, including hypothesis testing, regression, A/B testing, and time series analysis
Demonstrated experience designing and executing machine learning workflows, including feature engineering, model development, validation, deployment, and performance monitoring
Hands-on experience with experimentation frameworks, including causal inference methods and controlled testing, to support data-driven decision-making
Proven ability to gather business requirements and translate them into well-defined analytical or predictive modeling projects
Familiarity with other relevant languages and tools used in data science such as SQL, R, Scala/Spark, or Julia is a plus
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities
Clear and concise communication skills, both verbal and written
A self-starter who thrives in collaborative environments
Familiarity with the software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies
Benefits
Competitive insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision)
Paid time off and paid holidays
Profit sharing and bonus opportunities
Retirement savings account and planning support
Tuition and education reimbursement
Health and wellness reimbursements
Growth and career development opportunities
Company
Do it Best
Based in Fort Wayne, Ind., we are the only U.S.-based, member-owned, comprehensive and fully integrated hardware, lumber and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Doug Roth
Vice President of Finance and CFO
Recent News
Digital Journal
2025-08-17
Springfield Business Journal
2025-02-13
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