Data Science Principal

CHEP
Manchester
4 days ago
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CHEP helps move more goods to more people in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets crates and containers. We employ approximately 13000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model the worlds biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently safely and with less environmental impact.


What does that mean for you Youll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere and small enough to get you there sooner. Youll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. Youll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model .


Job Description

As the Data Science Team Lead you will be developing tools and technologies that leverage Data from a variety of sources to increase supply chain efficiencies and provide value to our customer.


Key Responsibilities May Include :

  • Lead a team of data scientists providing mentorship and guidance on daily tasks fostering professional development and capability growth.
  • Oversee the implementation of Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI / pipelines ensuring deliverables meet project milestones and quality standards.
  • Apply advanced machine learning forecasting and statistical analysis techniques to drive experimentation and innovation on data science projects.
  • Lead the experimentation and implementation of new data science techniques for projects ensuring alignment with internal and external customer objectives.
  • Communicate project status methodologies and results to both technical teams and business stakeholders translating complex data insights into actionable strategies.
  • Facilitate data science team discussions providing technical expertise on current methods and guiding decision-making for optimal outcomes.
  • Contribute to strategic data science initiatives influencing the direction of key projects and aligning team efforts with broader business goals.
  • Encourage collaboration across teams and functions to ensure seamless integration of data science solutions into business processes and technology platforms.

Experience

Experience in people and / or project management activities.


Utilized multiple data science methodologies.


Presented to non-technical audiences.


Researched and implemented new Data Science techniques .


Have worked autonomously and delivered results on schedule.


Qualifications
Essential

Degree in Data Science Computer Science Engineering Science Information Systems and / or equivalent formal training plus work experience


BS & 7 years of work experience


MS & 6 years of work experience


Proficient with machine learning and statistics .


Proficient with Python deep learning frameworks Computer Vision Spark .


Have produced production level algorithms .


Proficient in researching developing synthesizing new algorithms and techniques .


Excellent communication skills .


Desirable

Masters or PhD level degree


7 years of work experience in a data science role


Proficient with cloud computing environments Kubernetes etc.


Familiarity with Data Science software & platforms (e.g. Databricks)


Software development experience


Research and new algorithm development experience


Skills and knowledge

Demonstrable experience of machine learning techniques and algorithms


Experience with statistical techniques and CRISP-DM lifecycle.


Commercial e xperience or experimental Jupyter notebooks to production .


Production ML Experience : Deployed models that serve real users ability of scale to million users without incurring technical debt.


Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with ML libraries and frameworks such as TensorFlow PyTorch Scikit-learn or similar.


MLOPS experience with tools such as Drift Decay A / B Testing. Integration and Differential testing python package building code version etc.


Experience with data pipeline creation and working with structured and unstructured data.


Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker Kubernetes) preferred.


Excellent problem-solving skills combined with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.


Ability to mentor team of Data Scientists Machine Learning Engineers and Data Engineers with strategy making capability.


Remote Type

Hybrid Remote


Skills to succeed in the role

Adaptability Adaptability Bitbucket Cloud Infrastructure (Aws) Code Reviews Cross-Functional Work Databricks Platform Data-Driven Decision Making Data Science Data Storytelling Digital Literacy Emotional Intelligence Feedback Git Inclusive Leadership Innovation Inspiring Others Learn From Mistakes Machine Learning Mentorship Motivating Teams Prioritization Python (Programming Language) SQL Tools Stakeholder Engagement 1 more


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly with respect and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class.


Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer please contact us at


Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time


Experience : years


Vacancy : 1


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