Data Scientist

Taleo; Vance (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and life insurance

401(k) matching program

Annual bonuses

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Childcare facilities

Medical center

Fitness center

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. is seeking a Data Scientist to design, build, and maintain scalable data solutions that enhance procurement transparency and supplier readiness across North America.

You will transform business requirements into robust data pipelines, analytics, and BI tools aligned with MBUSI standards, enabling dashboards that influence ~$1B spend and 200+ suppliers across USMCA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (CS/IT/Eng).
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in data/AI engineering.
• Strong programming and data-architecture skills for enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain data pipelines (ETL/ELT) using SQL, Python, and Databricks.
• Design automated workflows using Power Automate and PowerApps to automate data tasks.
• Develop datasets, dashboards, and KPIs in Power BI for supplier performance and cost initiatives.
• Ensure data governance, quality, security, retention, and auditability across systems.
• Serve as a technical project manager within Agile/Scrum frameworks and manage backlogs.
• Collaborate with Procurement, SQE, Capacity, Logistics, Finance, Legal, and global hubs.
• Maintain operational stability and documentation for data products and dashboards.
• Perform safety, compliance, and training as required.

Skills

Python

SQL

Databricks

Power Automate

Power BI

PowerApps

APIs

ETL/ELT

Git/version control

Agile/Scrum project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering/Computer Science, Information Technology, Industrial Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Databricks

APIs

Git

Job description

Job Description - Data Scientist (MER00044YX)

Description

Mercedes-Benz: Building Exceptional Vehicles... and Careers!

The best chapters in Alabama’s automotive success story are yet to come. The Mercedes-Benz automobile of the future will be different; greener, more efficient, safer, and even more fascinating.

Only one thing will never change – It will wear a star.

The vehicles we manufacture are the finished results of our skilled workforce, and we're hiring even more. We are looking for Specialists and Team Members to join us in crafting a wide variety of vehicles from the Mercedes-Maybach GLS SUV to our all-electric electric vehicle, the EQS SUV and EQE SUV. Our Tuscaloosa County site is home to the production of Mercedes’ luxury SUV models, including electric vehicles. Just down the road in Bibb County, MBUSI has launched the production of high-performance lithium-ion batteries. Our two campuses are among the most advanced automotive manufacturing facilities in the world, with over 6 million square feet combined.

MBUSI offers an excellent total rewards package including:

• competitive compensation
• health and life insurance
• 401(k) matching program and defined contribution retirement plan
• annual bonuses
• tuition assistance
• paid holidays

Further on-site MBUSI resources such as childcare, medical center and fitness center are available for all to utilize.

• childcare
• medical center
• fitness center

Our Team Members share a common goal to be the best luxury auto manufacturer in North America. MBUSI is committed to excellence and actively promotes positive team culture, teamwork, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Mercedes-Benz, U.S. International, Inc. takes pride in being an Equal Employment Opportunities workplace.

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, age, ethnic origin, and any other characteristics classified under applicable Local and Federal laws.

Purpose of the Position

Under general supervision, this role designs, builds, and maintains scalable digital solutions that improve procurement transparency, supplier readiness, and operational decision‑making across North America.
The Data Analyst operates transforming business requirements into robust data pipelines, automations, analytics, and BI tools aligned with MBUSI and MP Germany standards.
This role enables dashboards that support decisions affecting ~$1B PM/MLV spend and influences supplier readiness across 200+ suppliers in USMCA. Failures in data quality or reporting accuracy may impact sourcing decisions, cost savings transparency, and compliance with RVC/USMCA regulations. operational efficiency, process automation, and risk mitigation by delivering accurate dashboards and automated reporting for contract effectiveness, supplier milestones, localization/RVC, cost initiatives, capacity KPIs, and performance indicators.

Essential Functions

'1. Data Engineering & Architecture — 20%
Build and maintain data pipelines (ETL/ELT) using SQL, Python, and Databricks; integrate internal systems (SAP, procurement, SQE, logistics) and external sources (supplier portals, APIs). Document data lineage, schema, and definitions to ensure transparency and reuse.
2. Software & Automation Development — 15%
Design and develop automated workflows and services using Python, Power Automate, and PowerApps to reduce manual effort, improve data accuracy, and ensure reliable refresh cycles with monitoring, logging, and alerting.
3. BI & Advanced Analytics — 15%
Develop datasets, semantic models, dashboards, and KPIs in Power BI covering supplier performance, contract effectiveness, AVOB, future sourcing, localization/RVC, capacity readiness, and cost initiatives. Apply analytical methods such as trend analysis, forecasting, and anomaly detection where applicable.
4. Data Governance & Quality — 10%
Execute data governance standards for accuracy, access control, security, retention, and auditability. Monitor data quality KPIs, resolve defects, and align with IT, Cybersecurity, and Compliance functions to ensure policy adherence.
5. Project & Agile Delivery — 20%
Serve as a technical project manager within Agile/Scrum frameworks. Refine backlog items, estimate effort, coordinate sprints, manage risks, align stakeholders, track progress, and deliver incremental digital solutions that provide measurable business value.
6. Cross‑Functional & Global Collaboration — 10%
Translate requirements from Procurement, SQE, Capacity, Logistics, Finance, Legal, and global digitalization hubs (Germany, India, Mexico). Ensure alignment with global architecture and contribute to governance-ready documentation, decision papers, and project committees.
7. Operations, Support, and Documentation — 5%
Ensure operational stability of all tools and data products, respond to incidents, and maintain up‑to‑date technical and functional documentation required for audits and knowledge transfer.
8. Safety, Compliance & Other Duties — 5%
Perform work in compliance with MBUSI safety rules and regulations. Complete required training and carry out additional responsibilities as assigned.
Metrics and KPIs:
- Ensure leadership receives clear, accurate, and actionable insights by maintaining dashboards and reporting with ≥98% data accuracy and delivering all critical reports within defined KPI timelines
- Data accuracy ≥ 98% for critical datasets
- Refresh success ≥ 99% for automated pipelines
- On‑time delivery ≥ 90% of sprint commitments
- Uptime ≥ 99% for key dashboards
- Mean Time to Recovery (MTTR) ≤ 24 hours for data incidents
- Documented manual hours eliminated through automation

Perform safe work practices and participate in trainings and safety programs in a positive and proactive way by following safety rules, procedures, regulations, standards and laws. Report all unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and injuries to management, including your supervisor, or the Safety Department.
Work safely 100% of the time.
Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS Education, Experience and Necessary Skills all must be met in order to qualify for position.

Education

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following: Computer Engineering/Computer Science, Information Technology, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering Or related area or the equivalent combination of education and experience)

Experience

A minimum of three (3) years' of relevant professional experience in the following area(s): Automotive enviroment
Complex information systems and end‑user support
Full lifecycle development (requirements -> design -> build -> test -> deploy)
Database design, optimization, and administration
Project management and cross‑functional delivery
Automation, reporting, and data solutions in technical environments

Necessary Skills, Certifications, etc

More than 3 years experience in Data & AI Engineering and Programming
Python, SQL, Databricks, and Power Automate for automation and orchestration
Power BI, PowerApps, and advanced Excel (VBA/macros) for reporting and tool development
Understanding of APIs, ETL/ELT, data modeling, Git/version control
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Clear written and verbal communication for cross‑functional and leadership interactions
Knowledge of AI/ML fundamentals and visualization best practices
Experience working in multicultural, cross‑functional teams
Agile/Scrum project management experience