Lead Data Scientist

We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?

Position Summary

As a Lead Data Scientist, you will be responsible for rapidly delivering analytical solutions to functional areas of the business such as Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, etc. Through Microsoft Azure, you will help deliver insights to both Product Owners and Product Users. You will collaborate with fellow Data Scientists and others to execute and deliver working solutions to end users. Working as a collaborative member of thehive team, you will use data science and machine learning techniques to help drive deep data analysis and uncover insights that will enable the business to make strong and strategic decisions.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Utilizes analytical, statistical, and programming skills to understand how possible analytical techniques align to business questions and challenges across the Purina enterprise
Models statistical and analytical solutions to business challenges using diagnostic, prescriptive and predictive techniques by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting large data sets
Work with functional business partners to fully understand their data and enable insight discovery
Visualize and communicate insights using visualization tools such as Power BI
Embeds successful value generating models as key components in industrialized solutions within operations through collaboration with Solution Architects or Data Engineers
Supports analytical maturity through evangelizing and providing insights to key business and internal stakeholders and is viewed as a coach by other data scientists
Knows how to calculate real and estimated business value return for various analytical use cases
Participate in the end-to-end lifecycle of analytics and data projects through the use of DevOps, code and model management, CI/CD and other industry standard practices that enable analytics at scale

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Data Science, Computer Science, or related field
5+ years of professional experience in data analysis
2+ years professional experience in a data science role
Advanced proficiency in Python or PySpark and use of relevant libraries (such as MLlib) previously delivering business value
Professional experience in building, training, and testing AI/ ML models based on the data
Professional experience in creating visualizations and using tools to present/tell the story of the results (PowerBI or Tableau)
Experience with internal or external customer-facing consultation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with AZURE or similar cloud platform
Experience with query languages such as SQL, MDX, and DAX
Basic understanding of Agile and CI/CD DevOps principles
Professional experience in productionizing and scaling successful AI/ML models with proven value return
Experience with formal or informal mentoring/coaching programs

Requisition ID

141029

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?

Position Summary

As a Lead Data Scientist, you will be responsible for rapidly delivering analytical solutions to functional areas of the business such as Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, etc. Through Microsoft Azure, you will help deliver insights to both Product Owners and Product Users. You will collaborate with fellow Data Scientists and others to execute and deliver working solutions to end users. Working as a collaborative member of thehive team, you will use data science and machine learning techniques to help drive deep data analysis and uncover insights that will enable the business to make strong and strategic decisions.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Utilizes analytical, statistical, and programming skills to understand how possible analytical techniques align to business questions and challenges across the Purina enterprise
Models statistical and analytical solutions to business challenges using diagnostic, prescriptive and predictive techniques by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting large data sets
Work with functional business partners to fully understand their data and enable insight discovery
Visualize and communicate insights using visualization tools such as Power BI
Embeds successful value generating models as key components in industrialized solutions within operations through collaboration with Solution Architects or Data Engineers
Supports analytical maturity through evangelizing and providing insights to key business and internal stakeholders and is viewed as a coach by other data scientists
Knows how to calculate real and estimated business value return for various analytical use cases
Participate in the end-to-end lifecycle of analytics and data projects through the use of DevOps, code and model management, CI/CD and other industry standard practices that enable analytics at scale

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Data Science, Computer Science, or related field
5+ years of professional experience in data analysis
2+ years professional experience in a data science role
Advanced proficiency in Python or PySpark and use of relevant libraries (such as MLlib) previously delivering business value
Professional experience in building, training, and testing AI/ ML models based on the data
Professional experience in creating visualizations and using tools to present/tell the story of the results (PowerBI or Tableau)
Experience with internal or external customer-facing consultation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with AZURE or similar cloud platform
Experience with query languages such as SQL, MDX, and DAX
Basic understanding of Agile and CI/CD DevOps principles
Professional experience in productionizing and scaling successful AI/ML models with proven value return
Experience with formal or informal mentoring/coaching programs

Requisition ID

141029

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

St. Louis, MO, US, 63102