Senior Data Scientist | Corporate Services | Group Tech & Dig Platforms

Al-Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim in Dubai seeks a Senior Data Scientist to lead advanced ML models for demand forecasting and pricing optimization. The role focuses on GenAI, MLOps, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver data-driven business value.

You will design forecasting models, deploy dynamic pricing, and collaborate with marketing and product teams to align analytics with strategic goals in a cloud-enabled environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a quantitative field.
• 10+ years data science experience, 5+ years in demand forecasting, pricing, and customer analytics.
• Proficient with ARIMA, XGBoost, LSTM, and OR models.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy demand forecasting models using traditional and ML techniques (ARIMA, XGBoost, LSTM).
• Leverage GenAI to enhance forecast accuracy by simulating future demand scenarios.
• Implement dynamic pricing using advanced algorithms based on demand, inventory, and competitor data.
• Analyze customer behaviour with clustering and CLV modelling to drive personalised pricing.
• Monitor model performance with MAE, RMSE, and precision/recall; refine for robustness.
• Apply MLOps including versioning, pipelines, and automated tests for scalable deployment.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and sales to align forecasts with business goals.
• Deploy and scale models on Azure with CI/CD and monitoring tools.

Skills

ML model development

Generative AI

MLOps

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Statistics/Data Science/ML/Math/CS

Tools

Python

SQL

Databricks

Azure

GCP

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 180008

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A”rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world’s most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Overview Of The Role:

The Senior Data Scientist will lead the development of advanced machine learning models to optimise demand forecasting and pricing strategies, driving increased profitability and customer satisfaction. This role requires a high level of expertise in Generative AI, MLOps, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure the seamless integration of data-driven solutions within the business. Success in this role is measured by the accuracy and robustness of predictive models, the optimisation of pricing strategies, and the overall enhancement of customer analytics.

What You Will Do:

• Design, develop, and deploy demand forecasting models using traditional and machine learning techniques like ARIMA, XGBoost, and LSTM.
• Leverage Generative AI (GenAI) to enhance demand forecasting accuracy by simulating future demand scenarios and improving model predictions.
• Implement dynamic pricing models using advanced algorithms to optimise pricing strategies based on demand predictions, inventory levels, and competitor data.
• Analyse customer behaviour by applying clustering algorithms and predicting customer lifetime value (CLV) with machine learning models to drive personalised pricing strategies.
• Monitor, evaluate, and fine-tune model performance using metrics such as MAE, RMSE, and Precision/Recall, continuously improving model accuracy and robustness.
• Apply MLOps practices, including version control, model deployment pipelines, and automated testing, to ensure seamless integration, monitoring, and scaling of models across environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product, and sales, to ensure alignment between forecasting models and business objectives.
• Deploy and scale forecasting and pricing models on Azure cloud platform, leveraging CI/CD pipelines and model monitoring tools for real-time performance tracking and proactive issue resolution.

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Advanced machine learning model development and optimisation skills.
• Expertise in Generative AI techniques for demand forecasting.
• Proficiency in MLOps practices and model deployment pipelines.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities with cross-functional teams.

What Qualifies You For The Role:

• Master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 10+ years of experience in data science, with at least 5+ years focused on demand forecasting, price optimisation, and customer analytics.
• Strong hands‑on experience with ARIMA, XGBoost, LSTM, and OR models.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, Databricks, and cloud platforms (Azure, GCP).