Data Scientist

Smith & Nephew; Wrocław; On-site; PLN 111,500 - 167,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual bonus

Life insurance

Save As You Earn share options

Hybrid working model

Private health and dental plans

Job summary

Smith+Naphew in Wrocław, Poland, is looking for a Data Scientist to join the Supply Chain Planning Data Science Pod. You will develop advanced analytics and ML solutions to improve forecasting, inventory optimization and planning efficiency.

You will collaborate with global stakeholders to translate business challenges into modelling solutions, ensure scalable analytics, and embed models into planning processes to drive measurable business value.

Qualifications

• Experience in data science or applied analytics with a strong foundation in machine learning and statistical modelling.
• Proficiency in Python and experience working across the full model lifecycle, from development through deployment and monitoring.
• Ability to translate business problems into scalable analytical solutions that deliver measurable value.

Responsibilities

• Develop ML models and optimisation techniques to improve demand, supply and inventory planning.
• Validate, deploy and monitor analytic solutions; turn data into actionable decisions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand context and translate needs into modelling projects.
• Embed models into planning processes to enable actions from outputs and realise business benefits.

Skills

Data science

Machine Learning

Python

Statistics

Data analysis

Job description

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Naphew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Data Scientist Are you passionate about using data science to solve complex business challenges and influence real world decisions? We are looking for a Data Scientist to join our Supply Chain Planning Data Science Pod, where you will help shape the future of Autonomous Planning. In this role, you will develop advanced analytics and machine learning solutions that improve demand, supply and inventory planning, turning data into better decisions and measurable business value. Based in Wrocław, you will work with global stakeholders and cross functional teams to build scalable solutions that improve forecasting accuracy, optimise inventory and enhance planning efficiency.

What will you be doing?

As a Data Scientist, you will play an important role in delivering AI powered planning capabilities that directly support supply chain decision making. You will translate business challenges into modelling solutions, working closely with stakeholders to understand the operational context and desired outcomes. Your work will include developing and validating machine learning and optimisation models, supporting demand forecasting, inventory optimisation, planning parameter optimisation, replenishment optimisation and scenario modelling. Beyond model development, you will help ensure solutions are embedded into planning processes, enabling teams to take action from model outputs and realise measurable business benefits. You will collaborate with Data Analysts and Analytics Engineers to explore data, design experiments, evaluate results and transition successful prototypes into production ready solutions. Through continuous monitoring and refinement, you will help maximise the value and adoption of data science across the planning organisation.

What will you need to be successful?

Success in this role comes from combining strong technical expertise with a clear focus on business impact. You will be someone who enjoys solving complex problems, collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring that analytical outputs drive meaningful decisions.

Key requirements include:

• Experience in data science or applied analytics with a strong foundation in machine learning and statistical modelling
• Proficiency in Python and experience working across the full model lifecycle, from development through deployment and monitoring
• Ability to translate business problems into scalable analytical solutions that deliver measurable value
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non technical audiences

The anticipated base compensation range for this position is 111,500 PLN - 167,250 PLN gross annually. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on objective, job related factors including (but not limited to) relevant skills, qualifications, and experience, scope and responsibilities of the role, geographic location, and internal equity considerations. Compensation decisions are made using consistent and gender neutral criteria, in line with applicable pay transparency laws. This role has been evaluated within our internal job architecture and mapped to a defined pay band to ensure consistency and fairness.

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• Your Future: Generous annual bonus, life insurance, Save As You Earn share options.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!
• Your Wellbeing: Private Health and Dental plans, multisport card/my benefit platform and much more.
• Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).
• Training: Hands On, Team Customised, Mentorship, subsidies for language classes, certifications and postgraduate studies #LI-GG1 #LI-HYBRID

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Smith+Naphew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it's our people who make Smith+Naphew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it's our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude we work together to win. We're a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.