Senior Manager - Data Science and Analytics

Kraft Heinz India Pvt Ltd; Karnataka; Presencial; INR 5.500.000 - 7.500.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kraft Heinz India Pvt Ltd in Bengaluru seeks a Sr Manager, Data Scientist to lead enterprise analytics across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Demand Planning, and Product Formulation. You will shape analytical roadmaps, translate business needs into scalable solutions, and partner with executives to drive measurable operational and financial outcomes.

The role combines hands-on data science with leadership of a skilled team of data scientists and engineers, emphasizing AI, optimization, and

Formación

• Master's degree required in data-related field.
• 10+ years in data science/analytics with cross-functional impact.
• Experience in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Product Formulation preferred.
• Proven ability to translate business problems into analytics solutions.
• Experience with predictive and prescriptive modeling and AI.
• Experience guiding complex initiatives with executives.

Responsabilidades

• Lead identification, prioritization, and execution of advanced analytics, ML, optimization, and AI initiatives across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Demand Planning, and Formulation functions.
• Partner with business stakeholders and operational leaders to define analytical roadmaps and translate requirements into scalable data science solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Analytics professionals, and cross-functional project teams without direct people management responsibilities.
• Communicate analytical insights, recommendations, business cases, and project outcomes to senior leadership and executive stakeholders with business-friendly language.
• Design and oversee development of predictive, prescriptive, and optimization models that improve operational efficiency, forecasting accuracy, inventory management, production planning, and product development processes.
• Champion best practices in data science, AI, model governance, experimentation, and responsible AI across the organization.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, industry trends, and innovative analytical approaches to continuously improve business capabilities and competitive advantage.

Conocimientos

Data science leadership

Analytics strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication to executives

Modeling: predictive and prescriptive

Optimization modeling

Cloud-based analytics platforms

Educación

Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or Statistics

Herramientas

Cloud platforms

Data engineering basics

Descripción del empleo

Sr Manager, Data Scientist Job Description

Job Summary: The Sr. Manager, Data Science - Operations serves as the strategic and technical leader responsible for driving data science, AI, optimization, and advanced analytics initiatives across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Demand Planning, and Product Formulation functions. This role partners closely with business and technology leaders to identify opportunities, develop scalable analytical solutions, and translate complex business challenges into measurable operational and financial outcomes. Success in this role is demonstrated through delivering enterprise-wide value, accelerating data-driven decision making, and advancing Kraft Heinz's digital transformation agenda.

• Lead the identification, prioritization, and execution of advanced analytics, machine learning, optimization, and AI initiatives across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Demand Planning, and Formulation functions.
• Partner with business stakeholders and operational leaders to understand strategic objectives, define analytical roadmaps, and translate business requirements into scalable data science solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Analytics professionals, and cross-functional project teams without direct people management responsibilities.
• Communicate analytical insights, recommendations, business cases, and project outcomes to senior leadership and executive stakeholders using clear, concise, and business-friendly language.
• Design and oversee development of predictive, prescriptive, and optimization models that improve operational efficiency, forecasting accuracy, inventory management, production planning, and product development processes.
• Champion best practices in data science, AI, model governance, experimentation, and responsible AI across the organization.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, industry trends, and innovative analytical approaches to continuously improve business capabilities and competitive advantage.

• Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or Statistics
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Data Science, Analytics, Operations Research, Machine Learning, or Advanced Analytics
• Demonstrated experience supporting Manufacturing, Digital Twin, Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Production Planning, Inventory Optimization, Procurement, or Product Formulation functions
• Proven track record delivering business value through predictive analytics, optimization, simulation, statistical modeling, and AI solutions.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives involving business stakeholders, technology teams, and executive leadership.
• Experience translating ambiguous business challenges into analytical frameworks and actionable recommendations.
• Preferred experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG), Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Operations environments.
• Experience with cloud-based analytical platforms and modern data ecosystems.

Location(s) Bengaluru - Brookfield GCC

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.

Experience Level Senior Level