Data Scientist Associate — Manufacturing Analytics & Cost Innovation

IP Global Career Site; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

International Paper seeks a Data Scientist Associate to join the Manufacturing Cost Innovation Team in Atlanta, GA. The role focuses on time-series analytics and turning data from Aveva PI, GE Proficy, SQL, and SAP into actionable insights that reduce costs and boost efficiency.

You will design analytics solutions, collaborate with partners, validate data, and maintain clear documentation while mentoring colleagues and advancing analytics standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, applied mathematics, engineering, computer science, or related quantitative field.
• Master’s or data science/analytics degree is required.
• Experience with industrial manufacturing data is preferred.
• Strong SQL and programming skills in Python or R.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain analytics solutions and dashboards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data requirements and specs.
• Lead data validation, reconciliation, and quality checks for analytics outputs.
• Create technical documentation, data definitions, and user guides.
• Manage multiple priorities and small projects with clear communication.
• Mentor junior team members with technical guidance and reviews.
• Improve analytics methods and automation across the organization.

Skills

Strong SQL

Python

R

Data visualization

Data management

Analytical thinking

Documentation skills

Continuous learning

Independent work

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in statistics or related quantitative field

Master’s or BA/BS in data science/analytics

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

International Paper seeks a Data Scientist Associate to join the Manufacturing Cost Innovation Team in Atlanta, GA. The role focuses on time-series analytics and turning data from Aveva PI, GE Proficy, SQL, and SAP into actionable insights that reduce costs and boost efficiency.

You will design analytics solutions, collaborate with partners, validate data, and maintain clear documentation while mentoring colleagues and advancing analytics standards.