Manager, Advanced Analytics and Research (Remote)

Kohl's; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohl's is seeking a data scientist to build best-in-class data science tools powering next-gen applications. You will apply ML/AI to new CRM-use cases and develop explainer models for year-over-year drivers like pricing, promotions, and media, while guiding tests and stakeholder communication.

The role requires 5+ years of analytics experience, proficiency in Python/R/SAS, and a strong foundation in predictive modeling for marketing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in quantitative areas such as Applied Mathematics, Data Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant analytics experience.
• Experience coding in general-purpose languages (Python, R, SAS).
• Experience with developing and scaling predictive models and optimization algorithms for marketing use cases.

Responsibilities

• Use AI/ML to explore new opportunities at Kohl’s, including causal models for promo-calendar decisions, gen-AI copilots for insight discovery and explainer models that break down year-over-year performance drivers like pricing, promotions and media.
• Guide store performance driving tactics leveraging store performance explainer models (including labor optimization).
• Oversee the activation of tests, ensuring essential model runs, segmentation and timelines are provided to key stakeholders.
• Ensure relevant analytics assets and tests are documented and insights are captured.
• Manage and influence direct reports, systems and projects to achieve unit goals per Kohl’s policies and practices.
• Provide leadership by exhibiting influence and expertise and driving results.
• Create and promote an effective work environment by developing a common vision, setting clear objectives, expecting teamwork, recognizing outstanding performance and maintaining open communications.
• Develop staff through coaching, providing performance feedback, providing effective performance assessments and establishing performance and development plans.
• Influence, collaborate and partner with teams and leaders across the organization.

Skills

Analytics experience

Python

R

SAS

Predictive modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quantitative fields

MBA or MS/PhD preferred

Job description

About The Role

In this role, you will create best-in-class data science tools to power the next generation of data science applications at Kohl's, and explore how Machine Learning (ML) and AI can be applied to new use cases that aren’t well-suited for traditional CRM channel A/B testing.

About The Role

In this role, you will create best-in-class data science tools to power the next generation of data science applications at Kohl's, and explore how Machine Learning (ML) and AI can be applied to new use cases that aren’t well-suited for traditional CRM channel A/B testing.

What You’ll Do

• Use AI/ML to explore new opportunities at Kohl’s, including causal models for promo-calendar decisions, gen-AI copilots for insight discovery and explainer models that break down year-over-year performance drivers like pricing, promotions and media
• Guide store performance driving tactics leveraging store performance explainer models (including labor optimization)
• Oversee the activation of tests, ensuring essential model runs, segmentation and timelines are provided to key stakeholders
• Ensure relevant analytics assets and tests are documented and insights are captured
• Manage and influence direct reports, systems and projects to achieve unit goals per Kohl’s policies and practices
• Provide leadership by exhibiting influence and expertise and driving results
• Create and promote an effective work environment by developing a common vision, setting clear objectives, expecting teamwork, recognizing outstanding performance and maintaining open communications
• Develop staff through coaching, providing performance feedback, providing effective performance assessments and establishing performance and development plansInfluence, collaborate and partner with teams and leaders across the organization
• Additional tasks may be assigned

Required

What Skills You Have

• Bachelor’s Degree in quantitative areas such as Applied Mathematics, Data Science or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant analytics experience
• Experience coding in general-purpose languages (Python, R, SAS)
• Experience with developing and scaling predictive models and optimization algorithms for marketing use cases

Preferred

• MBA and/or Master's or PhD in hard sciences, computer science, engineering or other applicable field