Position: Principal Data Scientist

Contract Length: 9 Months

Pay: Dependant on experience

Location: Remote - USA

Industry: Retail

Overview

We are partnering with a leading Retailer in the in the retail – grocery sector to hire a Principal Data Scientist within their Supply Chain Organization for a 9-month contract. This is a senior-level role for a hands-on data leader with a track record in optimization, predictive modeling, and operational research, particularly within the retail or adjacent industries like manufacturing or travel.

You will lead data science initiatives, drive end-to-end model development, and align teams and stakeholders around scalable, business-focused data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and coordinate junior data scientists across multiple projects.
Engage and align with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure business needs are accurately translated into data solutions.
Develop and deploy predictive models and optimization algorithms from concept through to production.
Focus on accuracy and performance enhancements of models in live environments.
Drive innovation within supply chain optimization and network planning.

Requirements:

Industry Background: Strong preference for candidates with experience in retail, manufacturing, or travel sectors.
Optimization Expertise: Educational and practical experience in operational research, supply chain planning, or network design.
Stakeholder-Facing: Strong business acumen and ability to present insights and strategies clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Tech Stack:

Python for modeling and data science
Azure for cloud-based data storage, computing, and deployment