Data Scientist

DHL Express; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 103,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401K with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount Program

Training opportunities

Job summary

DHL Express in the United States is seeking a Data Scientist to lead end-to-end analytics projects, develop ML and GenAI models, and translate complex data into actionable business insights for senior management.

You will work with engineering and IT to deploy solutions in production, manage data requirements, and guide project teams across multiple initiatives, driving data-driven decisions throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional data science experience.
• Master’s degree in Data Science or related field.
• Experience leading data science projects.
• Strong Python programming and database skills.
• Experience deploying ML/AI solutions in production.

Responsibilities

• Execute analytics projects and lead project teams.
• Define business analytic requirements and data needs.
• Develop and support ML/GenAI models for business challenges.
• Collaborate with IT to deploy and monitor analytics in production.
• Communicate results to middle and senior management.

Skills

Data Science

Python

ML / GenAI

Data analysis

Leadership communication

Education

Master’s degree in Data Science or related field

Tools

SQL/NoSQL databases

Relational databases

NoSQL databases

ML deployment tools

Job description

What makes DHL great?

Our People! We know each employee’s individual contributions make us the #1 Express Delivery and Logistics Company in the world.

Distinguished as No. 1 World’s Best Workplace™ by Great Place to Work and Fortune Magazine

DHL Express is committed to maintaining an environment that empowers every team member to make the greatest possible impact on our business. Our culture is about personal commitment – to our business, to each other and to our global communities. DHL is dedicated to being a great place to work. In addition to competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy a range of programs, services and benefits that bring the best to their personal lives.

Start YOUR career with DHL today…

The Data Scientist role is accountable for end-to-end delivery of analytics products. Responsible for leading all projects to include managing and presenting the results of data analytics and AI projects and deriving analytical requirements, selecting and executing appropriate statistical, machine learning, and AI methods, and interpreting the results. Manages contact with internal/ external customers and networks on data analytics topics, as well as building relationships and communicating with middle and senior management on current and future analytics projects.

Key Accountabilities:

• Execution of data science/AI projects, project management and guidance of project team
• Analysis of the business processes as well as the derivation of problem areas and analytical requirements
• Identification and collection of required data as well as data cleansing
• Develop and support statistical/machine learning and AI/GenAI models to address business challenges.
• Interpret the model results in the business context and prepare them for discussions
• Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to deploy, monitor, and continuously improve analytical and AI solutions in production environments
• Drive the anchoring of data-driven decisions in operating business through the building up of specialist methodical knowledge and knowledge transfer from successfully completed projects
• Proactively drives the identification of new strategic application fields, or products by applying innovative methods and technologies
• Derive conclusions from modeling results and discuss them with middle / top management largely independently
• Manage multiple analytics projects independently on an operational level, consultation with supervisor for escalation, strategic decisions.
• Lead project teams, delegate tasks and take over responsibility for project deliverables

Skills/Qualifications:

• 7+ years of relevant professional experience in the field of Data Science
• Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics or related natural sciences / technical degree, or comparable qualification
• Experience in managing and conceptually guiding projects
• Deep knowledge of machine learning, statistics and/or mathematical optimization and AI/GenAI models, including prompt engineering and LLM-based solutions.
• Experienced in analyzing complex datasets and building mathematical models; also in a practical context
• Experience deploying, monitoring, and maintaining machine learning and AI solutions in production environments.
• Strong programming skills in Python and proven experience working with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Ability to produce outstanding creative and analytical solutions based on clear and thorough analyses of complex processes and business relationships
• Comfortable explaining complex analytical and technical content to various audiences, ranging from operational specialists to members of top management
• Success-oriented problem solver

Employee Benefits & Incentives

• Competitive Pay - Salary Range: $103,125 - $137, 500/annually
• Bonus/Incentive Programs
• Retirement Savings – 401K with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, well-being programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off – Starting at 4 Weeks (PT/FT)
• Paid Leave
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance & Work Life Program
• Outstanding training opportunities

DHL is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation

Success-oriented problem solver Comfortable explaining complex analytical and technical content to various audiences, ranging from operational specialists to members of top management Ability to produce outstanding creative and analytical solutions based on clear and thorough analyses of complex processes and business relationships Strong programming skills in Python and proven experience working with relational and NoSQL databases Experience deploying, monitoring, and maintaining machine learning and AI solutions in production environments Experienced in analyzing complex datasets and building mathematical models; also, in a practical context Deep knowledge of machine learning, statistics and/or mathematical optimization and AI/GenAI models, including prompt engineering and LLM-based solutions Experience in managing and conceptually guiding projects Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics or related natural sciences / technical degree, or comparable qualification 7+ years of relevant professional experience in the field of Data Science