Data Scientist

Matalan; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Matalan is seeking a Data Scientist to enhance stock optimization and demand forecasting accuracy. The role involves collaborating across teams to build AI models, utilizing expertise in SQL, R, and Python. Ideal candidates have experience in data science within retail and excellent stakeholder communication skills.

Benefits

20% staff discount

Wellbeing support from the Retail Trust

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Access to career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience delivering data science solutions.
• Proficiency in SQL and R, Python, or similar languages.
• Experience with the data science project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Optimize stock availability and demand forecasting accuracy.
• Drive innovation with the forecasting engine.
• Build and monitor predictive models.

Skills

Data Science

Forecasting

Machine Learning

SQL

Python

R

Education

Experience in a numerate subject

Tools

Google Vertex AI

Azure ML

AWS

GCP

Job description

About Matalan

From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here.

We know as a team, we are stronger together - we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work. We thrive off our inclusive culture, encouraging our colleagues to bring their true selves to work and contributing to collective creativity, open-mindedness and growth.

We want give every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

About the role

We are looking for a Data Scientist to join Matalan.

Key Responsibilities -

• Working with the Merchandising & Stock Placement teams on a range of projects to optimise the stock availability and demand forecasting accuracy
• Driving innovation with the forecasting engine with a focus on delivering stock optimisation
• Developing existing AI/ML tools including Google Vertex AI and Azure ML
• Building models to answer complex business questions and to proactively inform stock placement strategy and direction.
• Build, validate and monitor predictive models to grow business confidence.
• Cultivating relationships cross functionally with stakeholders across Matalan including stock placement and supply chain.

About You

• Experience in a numerate subject with work experience delivering data science solutions.
• Experience in customer demand forecasting, including product, promotions and supply chain
• Experience of applying a range of forecasting, data science and machine learning techniques to deliver business value.
• Proficiency in SQL and R, Python, or a similar programming language
• Experience with the data science project lifecycle: developing, deploying and maintaining production models
• Credibility with stakeholders at all levels of the business, able to expertly convert complex data and analysis into concise and easy to understand presentations and insights.
• Experience with a major cloud platform (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure)

Desirable -

• Experience delivering data science projects in retail and/or supply chain forecasting would be advantageous
• Experience in customer demand forecasting, including product, promotions and supply chain
• Experience of applying a range of forecasting, data science and machine learning techniques to deliver business value.

Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, we also offer the below core benefits:

• 20% staff discount, which increases with length of service
• Thrive Recognition Scheme
• Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust
• Life Assurance
• Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers
• Pension Scheme
• Access to a wide range of career development
• Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business