Demand Planning Data Scientist Lead

Agilent Technologies; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Remote work option

Zusammenfassung

Agilent Technologies is seeking a senior Demand Planning Data Scientist to build statistical models and deliver forecasts guiding inventory and supply plans. You will partner with IBP demand planners to generate reliable forecasts and improve demand reviews.

You will lead the team to ensure data model quality, collaborate with commercial, finance, and global operations, and drive innovation in forecasting capabilities.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Typically, at least 10+ years of experience in data science or equivalent work experience.
• Extensive knowledge in predictive modeling, machine learning, and statistical analysis.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, Qlik, Spotfire or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong executive presence and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with different levels of management.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in business planning and forecasting within a commercial setting.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of advanced machine learning techniques and frameworks.

Aufgaben

• Lead development and implementation of predictive models to forecast product orders across geographies.
• Collaborate with Demand Planner(s) to identify root causes and improve forecast accuracy.
• Evaluate IBP deviations and their impact on current month’s plan.
• Generate analytical insights and run experiments to validate model performance.
• Communicate benefits of productionizing statistical models to business units.
• Create and validate statistical models for production and sharing analyses.
• Model complex organizational problems using statistical and visualization techniques.
• Educate the organization on innovative analytical approaches.
• Identify data science opportunities and communicate findings with visualizations.
• Provide strategic data recommendations and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Kenntnisse

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Excellent communication (written & Ver

Leadership skills

Independent work in fast-paced env

Python, R, or SQL

Data visualization tools

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/Google)

Predictive modeling & ML

Advanced ML techniques & frameworks

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Data Science/Statistics/CS

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Qlik

Spotfire

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Integrated Business Planning (IBP)brings together forecasting and planning across marketing, sales, finance, procurement, manufacturing, and customer service into a unified process. This integration ensures alignment across the enterprise, leading to superior customer outcomes.

As a Demand Planning Data Scientist , you will build statistical models and deliver insights to guide business decisions related to demand forecasting that provide reliable and accurate signals for inventory and supply plans. You will partner closely with an IBP demand planner(s) to generate reliable forecasts so they can coordinate demand reviews. These roles in collaboration together will be crucial in ensuring effective demand schedules, streamlining internal processes, and ultimately enhancing the customer experience.

As a master-level demand planning data scientist , you will take the lead for the team for ensuring collaboration with business partners across commercial, finance, and global operations. You will also ensure quality of the data models and refresh for the team.

Principle Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop Statistical Forecasts: Lead the development and implementation of predictive models to forecast product orders across various geographies. Utilize historical data, machine learning, market intelligence, and field sales input to create highly accurate demand forecasting models.
• Assist Demand Planner(s) with Root Cause Analysis: Investigate key metrics such as forecast accuracy, bias, and value add to identify underlying issues.
• Evaluate IBP Deviations : Collaborate with Demand Planners to discuss and understand the impact of last month’s Integrated Business Planning (IBP) deviations on the current month’s plan.
• Generate Analytical Insights: Theorize potential insights, design and execute experiments to validate model performance and improve forecasting accuracy.
• Communicate Analytical Gains: Articulate the benefits of productionizing statistical models to business functions that can leverage the results of analytical processes.
• Create and Validate Statistical Models: Develop statistical models to test hypotheses and ensure they can be productionized for regular use, allowing for consistent sharing of analysis results. Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform business decisions.
• Model Complex Organizational Problems: Use statistical, algorithmic, mining, and visualization techniques to uncover insights and identify opportunities within complex organizational challenges.
• Educate on New Approaches: Inform and educate the organization on innovative analytical approaches and methodologies.
• Identify Data Science Opportunities: Recognize problems that would benefit from Data Scientist expertise. Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders through clear and compelling visualizations and reports.
• Strategic Data Recommendations: Provide strategic recommendations on data collection, integration, and retention requirements, incorporating business needs and best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data-driven strategies into business planning processes.
• Drive Innovation and Improvement: Stay updated with the latest advancements in data science and machine learning to continuously enhance our forecasting capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Typically, at least 10+ years of experience in data science or equivalent work experience.
• Extensive knowledge in predictive modeling, machine learning, and statistical analysis.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, Qlik, Spotfire or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present technical information to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong executive presence and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with different levels of management.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in business planning and forecasting within a commercial setting.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Knowledge of advanced machine learning techniques and frameworks.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely.

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required:

10% of the Time

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

Administration