Head - Data Science - Retail

Job Description

As the Head of Data Science - Retail at our client, a leading retail organization, your role is pivotal in driving the development and implementation of advanced analytics and data science solutions. Collaborating closely with business stakeholders in merchandising, marketing, supply chain, and pricing, you will identify opportunities to leverage data for improved decision-making and business performance. Your efforts directly influence the customer experience, revenue growth, and operational efficiency through innovative data-driven strategies.**Key Responsibilities:**- Lead the development and execution of the data science roadmap aligned with overall business objectives.- Build and manage a high-performing team of data scientists, providing mentorship and technical expertise.- Develop and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms addressing key business challenges.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into actionable data science projects.- Drive innovation by exploring new technologies, methodologies, and data sources.- Communicate complex analytical findings and recommendations to senior management.- Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across all data science initiatives.- Champion a data-driven culture within the organization.**Qualification Required:**- Demonstrated ability to implement data science solutions in a retail environment.- Expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning, and data mining techniques.- Strong understanding of retail analytics, customer behavior, pricing strategy, and supply chain optimization.- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.- Leadership experience in motivating data science teams.- Proficiency in programming languages like Python or R.- Bachelors or Masters degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field.- Minimum 12-18 years of relevant experience.- Willingness to work on-site in Hyderabad. As the Head of Data Science - Retail at our client, a leading retail organization, your role is pivotal in driving the development and implementation of advanced analytics and data science solutions. Collaborating closely with business stakeholders in merchandising, marketing, supply chain, and pricing, you will identify opportunities to leverage data for improved decision-making and business performance. Your efforts directly influence the customer experience, revenue growth, and operational efficiency through innovative data-driven strategies.**Key Responsibilities:**- Lead the development and execution of the data science roadmap aligned with overall business objectives.- Build and manage a high-performing team of data scientists, providing mentorship and technical expertise.- Develop and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms addressing key business challenges.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into actionable data science projects.- Drive innovation by exploring new technologies, methodologies, and data sources.- Communicate complex analytical findings and recommendations to senior management.- Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across all data science initiatives.- Champion a data-driven culture within the organization.**Qualification Required:**- Demonstrated ability to implement data science solutions in a retail environment.- Expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning, and data mining techniques.- Strong understanding of retail analytics, customer behavior, pricing strategy, and supply chain optimization.- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.- Leadership experience in motivating data science teams.- Proficiency in programming languages like Python or R.- Bachelors or Masters degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field.- Minimum 12-18 years of relevant experience.- Willingness to work on-site in Hyderabad.

Keyskills :
Data ScienceStatistical ModelingMachine LearningData MiningRetail AnalyticsData VisualizationPython