Graduate Program - Data Scientist, Supply Chain Analytics

BE01 Air Products SA/NV (BE); Diegem; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Graduate program

Mentoring and coaching

International exposure

Job summary

Air Products is offering a role-ready graduate program in Industrial Gases Supply Chain Data Science in Europe. You will work in the Central Supply Chain Analysis Team on advanced analytics, ML, optimization, and visualization across multiple countries.

The program emphasizes hands-on projects, mentoring, and rapid responsibility, with opportunities to shape distribution networks and cost efficiency using Python, SQL, and modern data platforms.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in data science, computer science, math, statistics or related field.
• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL; solid ML/statistics knowledge.
• Ability to translate business problems into analytical models with rigor.

Responsibilities

• Explore and model large supply chain datasets to uncover patterns and opportunities.
• Design, train, and validate ML models such as forecasting and anomaly detection.
• Develop optimization and simulation models for network and transport planning.
• Turn models into deployable analytics products and dashboards with clear docs.
• Define KPIs and perform cost–benefit analyses for new models.
• Collaborate with data engineering, IT, and business teams across Europe.

Skills

Python

SQL

Statistics

Machine learning

Optimization

Geospatial analysis

Data visualization

English fluent

Education

Master's degree in Data Science

Tools

Pandas/NumPy

scikit-learn

Qlik Sense

Power BI

Databricks

Job description

Company Overview

At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities. Location: Brussels / Diegem, Belgium Future Placement Role: Industrial Gases Supply Chain Data Scientist

About the Program

Are you a recent Master's graduate with a strong foundation in data science, machine learning, and mathematical optimization, and a drive to turn complex operational data into decisions that move a real network? Join our Role-Ready Graduate Program and build the technical depth, engineering practices, and industry knowledge needed to become an Industrial Gases Supply Chain Data Scientist within our European Supply Chain organization. As part of our Central Supply Chain Analysis Team, you will follow a structured development journey designed to prepare you for a future role building the models, algorithms, and analytical products that optimize our Industrial Gases supply chain across Europe.

Through hands‑on projects, coaching from experienced professionals, and increasing levels of responsibility, you will work on advanced analytics, optimization, and predictive modelling problems with direct impact on cost, service, and sustainability. You will contribute to improving the performance of our Packaged Gases, Liquid Bulk, and Microbulk distribution networks, working closely with data engineering, IT, supply chain, operations, logistics, commercial, and retail teams across multiple countries.

What You Will Do

• Explore and model large supply chain datasets (telemetry, delivery, order, and cost data) to uncover patterns, anomalies, and improvement opportunities.
• Design, train, and validate machine learning models, for example demand and consumption forecasting, anomaly detection, and customer segmentation.
• Develop mathematical optimization and simulation models for network design, depot and transport planning, and route and cluster optimization.
• Turn models into usable analytical products, including interactive applications and dashboards, with clear documentation and reproducible code.
• Define and track KPIs, and design experiments and cost-benefit analyses to quantify the value of new models and decisions.
• Support optimization projects and progressively take ownership of defined initiatives.
• Work with geospatial and routing data to improve distribution efficiency and travel-time estimation.
• Explore emerging approaches, including AI-assisted analytics and LLM-based tools, to accelerate analysis and documentation.
• Translate analytical results into clear recommendations and present them to senior stakeholders.

What You Will Learn

• Industrial Gases supply chain operations and distribution networks.
• Applied machine learning, statistical modelling, and forecasting on operational and IoT/telemetry data.
• Mathematical optimization, simulation, and scenario modelling for network and transport planning.
• Production‑grade Python, SQL, and cloud data platforms such as Databricks.
• Data visualization and application development using tools such as Qlik Sense.
• Business case development and cross‑functional stakeholder management.
• Communicating complex analytical results to non‑technical audiences.
• Leading and independently managing advanced analytics initiatives, from problem framing to deployment.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking ambitious strong graduates who are eager to learn, grow, and make a measurable impact on business performance.

Qualifications & Skills

Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Operations Research, or a related quantitative field. Solid programming skills in Python (pandas, NumPy, scikit‑learn or equivalent) and SQL. Strong foundation in statistics, machine learning, and/or mathematical optimization. Ability to structure ambiguous business problems and translate them into analytical models. Experience or strong interest in optimization, simulation, forecasting, or geospatial analysis is an advantage. Experience with data visualization tools such as Qlik Sense, PowerBI is a plus. Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality and model rigor. Proactive, curious, and self‑motivated mindset. Ability to work effectively with technical and non‑technical teams across different functions and countries. Fluent in English; additional European language skills are considered a plus.

What We Offer

• A structured graduate development program with clear progression toward a permanent data science role.
• Real business impact from day one through meaningful projects and responsibilities.
• Mentoring and coaching from experienced supply chain and analytics professionals.
• Exposure to international stakeholders and operations across Europe.
• Opportunities to develop advanced technical, business, and leadership skills.
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment focused on learning and growth.

Employee and Applicant Rights

Behind every success and innovation that has made a difference in the world, you will find a team of passionate people who helped make it possible. At Air Products, our talented people help each other and our customers thrive. To our colleagues, we are valued and respected teammates. To our customers, we are partners in creating value. To our communities, we are caring, involved neighbors and committed stewards of the environment.

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About Air Products

Air Products is a world‑leading industrial gases company with more than 85 years of experience serving energy, environmental, and emerging markets while generating a cleaner future. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a workplace where safety comes first, diverse perspectives are valued, innovation thrives, and employees have opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.