I&F Decision Sci Practitioner Sr Analyst

Accenture; India; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is looking for a Data Scientist - Retail Analytics in India, who will be part of a global data science group. You will innovate and transform the business using machine learning and advanced analytics, solving complex business challenges.

The ideal candidate should have 5-8 years of experience in data science, a Masters in a relevant field, and proficiency in tools like Python and Power BI. You will analyze retail data and deliver actionable insights to improve decision-making processes.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in Data Science or related field.
• Experience in Retail Forecasting projects.
• Ability to understand and solve complex business problems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and solve complex problems.
• Interact daily with peers and clients.
• Contribute as an individual while overseeing small teams.

Skills

Oracle Retail Demand Forecasting (RDF)

Advanced MS Excel

Statistical programming - Python

Data visualization - Power BI

Classification techniques

Regression techniques

Clustering techniques

Neural Networks

Forecasting techniques

Time series Forecasting

Consumer Retail Supply Chain Demand Forecasting

Ability to manage large datasets

Strong communication skills in English

Education

Masters in Statistics, Economics, Business Analytics/Data Science or Mathematics

Post graduate certification in Data Science/Business Analytics

Job description

Skill required

Data Scientist - Retail Analytics

Designation

I&F Decision Sci Practitioner Sr Analyst

Qualifications

Any Graduation

Years of Experience

5 to 8 years

What would you do?

You will be part of Accenture Operations global data science group, an energetic, strategic, high-visibility and high-impact team, to innovate and transform the Accenture Operations business using machine learning, advanced analytics and data science. You will have the unique opportunity to be exposed to a wide diversity of exciting business problems and data and create machine learning methods and data science solutions to deliver the next-generation Accenture Operations offerings. Data Scientists in Operations follow multiple approaches for project execution from adapting existing assets to Operations use cases, exploring third-party and open source solutions for speed to execution and for specific use cases to engaging in fundamental research to develop novel solutions. They also leverage the vast global network of Accenture to collaborate with Accenture Tech Labs and Accenture Open Innovation for creating solutions.

What are we looking for?

• Experience working on Oracle Retail Demand Forecasting (RDF)
• Advanced knowledge and working experience in MS Excel and PPT
• Statistical programming experience – Python
• Data visualization experience – Power BI
• Knowledge of at least four of the following techniques – Classification, Regression, Clustering, Neural Networks, Dimensionality Reduction Techniques, Ensemble Modelling (random forest, boosted tree, etc.), Natural Language Processing, Forecasting
• Proficient in Time series Forecasting
• Must have experience in Consumer Retail Supply Chain Demand Forecasting (In-season and Pre-season), Location Planning, Assortment Planning, Demand Planning for New and Existing stores
• 1-4 years professional experience working on Retail Forecasting projects
• Basic understanding of multiple machine learning/data science models, data mining, unstructured data analytics in corporate or academic research environments
• Ability to understand, manage and navigate large datasets
• Ability to think creatively to solve real world business problems
• Ability to work in a global collaborative team environment
• Strong communication and articulation skills in English
• Education: Pursuing Masters in Statistics, Economics, Business Analytics/Data Science or Mathematics, Operations Research/ Post graduate certification in Data Science/Business Analytics

Roles and Responsibilities

• In this role you are required to do analysis and solving of increasingly complex problems
• Your day-to-day interactions are with peers within Accenture
• You are likely to have some interaction with clients and/or Accenture management
• You will be given minimal instruction on daily work/tasks and a moderate level of instruction on new assignments
• Decisions that are made by you impact your own work and may impact the work of others
• In this role you would be an individual contributor and/or oversee a small work effort and/or team

Important Notice

We have been alerted to the existence of fraudulent messages asking job seekers to set up payment to cover various costs associated with establishing employment at Accenture. No one is ever required to pay for employment at Accenture. If you are contacted by someone asking for payment, please do not respond, and contact us at [e-mail] immediately.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.