Head of Logistics Data Science (ETA)

Takeaway.com; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Eat Takeaway.com is seeking a Data Science Manager for Logistics Estimations to lead a team of senior data scientists focusing on ETA prediction and other logistics estimations. You will define solutions, collaborate with product and engineering, and drive business outcomes through actionable data science strategy.

This strategic role emphasizes coaching, roadmap alignment, and production-ready model guidance to elevate ETA accuracy across the delivery network.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in a quantitative field required.
• Proven leadership experience with mentoring Data Scientists.
• Hands-on experience building and deploying ML models in a corporate setting.
• Advanced knowledge of data science methods for logistics, ETA, routing, or geospatial problems; deep learning a plus.
• Strong root-cause analysis skills and ability to translate findings into solutions.
• Understanding of model lifecycle, testing, reviews and monitoring.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of Data Scientists.
• Define logistics estimation solutions aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate with ML and Backend Engineers for ETA implementation.
• Own KPIs and improve ETA accuracy across the customer journey.
• Conduct deep-dive analyses to diagnose model performance gaps.
• Translate findings into actionable plans and feature designs.
• Communicate complex ML concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Lead conceptual design and validation of new predictive features.
• Provide technical guidance and oversee architectural decisions.
• Partner with ML Engineers to transition designs into production.

Skills

Leadership

Data Science

ML Deployment

ETA Prediction

Stakeholder Management

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Data Science/CS/Statistics

Job description

Just Eat Takeaway.com is seeking a Data Science Manager for Logistics Estimations to lead a team of senior data scientists focusing on ETA prediction and other logistics estimations. You will define solutions, collaborate with product and engineering, and drive business outcomes through actionable data science strategy.

This strategic role emphasizes coaching, roadmap alignment, and production-ready model guidance to elevate ETA accuracy across the delivery network.