Data Scientist - Forecasting

New Balance Athletics, Inc.; Boston (MA); Ibrido; USD 82.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Lifestyle reimbursement

Student loan support

Mentorship programs

Vacation time

Parental leave

Associate discount

Work from Anywhere

Hybrid work model

Descrizione del lavoro

New Balance Athletics, Inc. is seeking a Senior Data Scientist, Forecasting, to advance global forecasting initiatives across demand planning and inventory.

You will build and maintain forecasting models, collaborate with business partners, and deploy results for practical use in production systems. Qualifications include 2+ years in data science or forecasting, strong Python/SQL, and experience with cloud platforms.

Competenze

• 2+ years in data science, ML, forecasting, or similar role.
• Experience with forecasting models and optimization in demand planning and inventory.
• Strong Python and SQL with scalable modeling workflows on large data.
• Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder partnership skills.
• BA/BS in data science, statistics, CS, math, economics, engineering, OR.
• Masters or PhD in a technical field is preferred.
• Experience in retail, consumer products, or supply chain.
• Experience with cloud platforms: Databricks, Snowflake, Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Experience building production DS products, APIs, dashboards, optimization engines.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery, product ownership, roadmap planning.

Mansioni

• Develop and improve forecasting models for demand planning, allocation, inventory, and related decisions.
• Analyze demand, inventory, traffic, logistics, and fashion trends to drive forecast performance.
• Translate business needs into modeling requirements and communicate outputs clearly.
• Partner with engineering and MLOps to deploy, monitor, retrain, and maintain production forecasts.
• Create reusable code, documentation, and tests to improve reliability.

Conoscenze

Forecasting models

Python

SQL

Data analysis

Communication

Agile

Stakeholder management

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Masters or PhD preferred

Strumenti

Databricks

Snowflake

Azure

AWS

GCP

Descrizione del lavoro

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

Senior Data Scientist, Forecasting

The Data Science Team at New Balance is the center of excellence for data science across all aspects of our global retail business. We create value for New Balance through actionable data, engaging insights, and transformative AI technology. Data scientists at New Balance use a wide variety of techniques to make a positive impact in all aspects of the sport and fashion retail business including demand planning, customer service, marketing, ecommerce, and supply chain.

JOB MISSION :

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will joinand contribute to our ongoing forecasting initiatives focused on improving the accuracy, scope, reach, and usability of forecasting methods on a global level.. You will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with our business partners, developing and maintaining forecasting models solving both near-term and long-term challenges, and deploying forecasting results into machine- and human-usable formats. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to identify additional areas outside of forecasting that you are interested in learning more about and using data to drive positive business outcomes.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develop and improve forecasting models for demand planning, allocation, assortment, inventory, and related planning decisions.


• Analyze demand, inventory, traffic, logistics, retail fashion, and sport-trend data to identify drivers of forecast performance.


• Translate business needs into modeling requirements and communicate model outputs in clear, actionable terms.


• Partner with engineering and MLOps teams to deploy, monitor, retrain, and maintain production forecasting models.


• Create reusable code, documentation, and tests that improve model reliability and maintainability.

REQUIREMENTS OF SUCCESS:

• 2+ years of experience as a Data Scientist, ML Engineer, Forecasting Analyst, or similar role.


• Experience with forecasting models and optimization techniques across areas such as demand planning, inventory optimization, simulation, or decision science.


• Strong Python and SQL skills with experience building scalable, production-quality modeling workflows using large datasets.


• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder partnership skills.


• BA/BS in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Operations Research, or a related technical field.


• Preferred qualifications include: Masters or PhD in a technical field.


• Practical data science experience in retail, consumer products, or supply chain.


• Experience with Databricks, Snowflake, Azure, AWS, GCP or similar cloud platforms.


• Experience building production data science products, APIs, dashboards, optimization engines, or decision-support tools.


• Familiarity with Agile delivery, product ownership, roadmap planning, and measurable adoption strategies.

Boston, MA Headquarters - (NB)

Only Pay Range: $82,000.00 - $105,800.00 - $129,600.00 Annual (actual base pay varying based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, internal equity, geographic location, and more.)

Regular Associate Benefits

• New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K.


• We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally.


• You’ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture.


• Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.


• Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Flexible Work Schedule

• For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration.


• Our North American hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while maintaining flexibility for associates.


• New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday).


• Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations.


• To continue our focus on hybrid work we have introduced “Work from Anywhere” (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year.


• This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran or any other protected status.

At New Balance, our job is to aid athletes in their pursuit of excellence, whether that means helping professional athletes set records and win medals, or propelling everyday athletes to achieve a new PR, run their first 5K or just to live a more healthy and active lifestyle.

Our products are the perfect blend of function and fashion, giving you the performance technology you need and the style you want.

Our associates around the world bring these goals to life with their high-level skills and creativity.

While we offer the best product on the market, we’re also equally committed to giving back. So while we look to succeed, we believe in ensuring others have the same opportunity.