Lead Data Scientist, Global Performance Analytics

Nike; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Converse seeks a Lead, Data Scientist to advance global analytics and embed sophisticated capabilities into planning workflows from Boston. You will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver scalable, decision-ready insights blending business context with technical execution.

You will drive end-to-end analytics, forecast trends, and translate complex outputs into actionable recommendations that support growth, inventory productivity, and consumer outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in advanced analytics, data science, or related technical roles (retail/consumer preferred).
• Proficient in Python development (pandas, scikit‑learn, statistical modeling, optimization).
• Advanced in SQL (data transformation, complex querying, data engineering concepts).
• Familiarity with cloud analytics environments and modern data stacks/platforms (Data Bricks and Snowflake preferred).
• Practical application of AI/ML, including Generative AI, LLM-based workflows, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
• Forecasting and predictive modeling; ability to rapidly prototype and scale solutions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and evolve global performance insights across demand, inventory, product, and channel views.
• Translate complex or ambiguous business questions into structured, scalable analytics solutions + insights.
• Develop forward-looking analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Build and scale analytics solutions that improve speed, automation, and consistency of insights.
• Partner with Technology to enhance data quality, accessibility, and usability.
• Contribute hands-on across data modeling, querying, and advanced analytics workflows.
• Drive alignment on metrics, definitions, and reporting outputs across regions.
• Translate complex analytical outputs into clear, executive-ready recommendations.
• Leverage Python, SQL, machine learning, and emerging AI technologies to create scalable analytical products.
• Act as a strategic thought partner to Planning leaders, translating findings into clear recommendations.

Skills

Data science

Python

SQL

Machine learning

Time-series modeling

Communication

Lead cross-functional teams

Tools

Snowflake

Data Bricks

Tableau

Sigma

Job description

Converse seeks a Lead, Data Scientist to advance global analytics and embed sophisticated capabilities into planning workflows from Boston. You will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver scalable, decision-ready insights blending business context with technical execution.

You will drive end-to-end analytics, forecast trends, and translate complex outputs into actionable recommendations that support growth, inventory productivity, and consumer outcomes.