Sr. Data Scientist - Forecast (São José dos Campos/SP)

Ball Corporation; São José dos Campos; Hybrid; BRL 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball Corporation is seeking a Senior Data Scientist in Brazil to lead the development and deployment of advanced forecasting and predictive analytics that drive business performance. You will work with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to transform data into actionable insights and establish forecasting best practices.

The role requires expertise in time series forecasting, ML modeling, and data pipelines.

Qualifications

• Strong background in statistics, mathematics, or data science with forecasting focus.
• Proven experience in building and deploying forecast models and analytics solutions.
• Experience with time series methods (ARIMA/SARIMA/Prophet) and ML models.
• Proficiency in Python and data pipelines; SQL or PySpark experience required.
• Ability to communicate technical insights to business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy forecasting models to improve demand planning.
• Establish scalable forecasting methodologies and best practices.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain for data integration.
• Translate analytical findings into actionable business recommendations.
• Analyze demand patterns and market dynamics to support planning decisions.
• Incorporate external factors such as macro indicators and weather data into models.
• Monitor forecast performance with metrics like MAPE and Bias.
• Lead root-cause analysis of forecast deviations and actions.
• Drive continuous improvement of forecasting processes and outcomes.

Skills

Time series forecasting

ARIMA

SARIMA

Prophet

Random Forest

XGBoost

Python

SQL

PySpark

Power BI

Communication to stakeholders

English (intermediate)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Statistics / Mathematics / Engineering / Computer Science / Data Science

Tools

SQL

PySpark

Power BI

Python

Job description

At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values — \"We Care. We Work. We Win.”— we create a culture where every voice matters and every idea drives progress.

Together with our global employees, customers, and partners, we’re turning bold sustainability goals into reality and shaping a future we can be proud of.

Overview

We are looking for a highly analytical and business-oriented Senior Data Scientist to join our team in Brazil. In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of advanced forecasting and predictive analytics solutions that drive business performance and strategic decision-making.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain, transforming complex data into actionable insights while helping shape forecasting best practices across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy advanced statistical and machine learning models to improve demand forecasting accuracy and responsiveness.
• Drive forecasting excellence by establishing scalable methodologies, frameworks, and best practices.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to integrate multiple data sources and improve end-to-end demand visibility.
• Translate complex analytical findings into clear business recommendations and strategic insights.
• Analyze demand patterns, customer behavior, and market dynamics to support business planning and decision-making.
• Incorporate external factors such as macroeconomic indicators, pricing trends, and weather data into predictive models.
• Monitor forecast performance using key metrics such as MAPE, Bias, and Forecast Value Added (FVA).
• Lead root-cause analysis of forecast deviations and implement corrective actions to improve accuracy.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance forecasting processes, model performance, and business outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience in Data Science, preferably focused on forecasting, predictive analytics, or demand planning.
• Strong expertise in time series forecasting techniques, including ARIMA, SARIMA, Prophet, and related methodologies.
• Hands‑on experience with machine learning algorithms such as Random Forest, XGBoost, and other predictive models.
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis, modeling, and automation.
• Experience handling large datasets and building data pipelines as SQL, PySpark, or similar technologies.
• Experience with data visualization and reporting platforms, such as Power BI.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to business stakeholders.
• Intermediated English proficiency.

Additional Information

• Location: São José dos Campos/SP - Brazil
• Hybrid On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site for three (3) days per work week (with core collaboration days of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday).

When submitting your application to Ball, we encourage you to emphasize your skills, experience, and qualifications that align with the role.

Ball Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody. All qualified job applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, aboriginality, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, age, political affiliation or any other non-merit characteristic.

Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.

• This position will be posted internally for a minimum of 5 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.