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Data Scientist (P2546)

3 days ago Chicago, IL

84.51° Overview:

84.51° is a retail data science, insights and media company. We help The Kroger Co., consumer packaged goods companies, agencies, publishers and affiliates create more personalized and valuable experiences for shoppers across the path to purchase.

Powered by cutting-edge science, we utilize first-party retail data from more than 62 million U.S. households sourced through the Kroger Plus loyalty card program to fuel a more customer-centric journey using 84.51° Insights, 84.51° Loyalty Marketing and our retail media advertising solution, Kroger Precision Marketing.

Join us at 84.51°!

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Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM), powered by 84.51 is a leading retail media advertising solution. Combined with Kroger loyalty data, the power of 84.51’s data science, and best-in-class strategic media teams we help CPGs explore the power of reaching Kroger customers based on purchase behaviors. We believe in the power of utilizing data to fuel personalization to Kroger customers, while also delivering on true value and impact of media in the advertising ecosystem. Similarly, through simple, comprehensive, purposeful analytics, we fearlessly bring these customer stories and journeys to life for our CPG and other partners through our custom insight solutions.

As a Data Scientist, you are joining a cross-functional technical community of analysts, data scientists, product owners, program leads and software engineers. Your superpower is data expertise, and your passion lies in enabling others to understand and use data to appropriately solve business problems. You always bring strong critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills to your work.

Responsibilities:

Assist in executing custom insights and media analysis for CPG clients. Partner with lead data scientists, delivery consultants, and insights account executives to develop actionable, forward-looking analyses for our partners.  Drive steady, continuous improvement in our insights offerings and media storytelling capabilities.

  • Possess deep knowledge and understanding of your data domain/asset
  • Be a subject matter expert of our offerings and solutions
  • Collaborate on data discovery for new/existing data (internal, Kroger, 3rd party, etc.), including data queries/analysis using various tools (e.g. PySpark, BigQuery, SQL, etc.) in partnership with data science team members to determine usability
  • Learn statistical and analytical techniques we leverage on large datasets to uncover insights that shape better business decisions
  • Assist connection and relationship back to source stakeholders/vendor (internal and/or external)
  • Manage projects from beginning to end encompassing data gathering, applied methodology, insight generation and partnering on delivery to clients
  • Proactively drive continuous improvement in the form of more automated processes, better methodology, and data visualization that leads to clearer, more actionable insights
  • Proactively manage the development of best practice and knowledge management. Champion the capture and sharing of knowledge across the data science community.

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Qualifications & Experience

Skills

Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, economics, or similar discipline

1+ years leveraging developed solutions, understanding input and output considerations, and QA’ing, to deliver client insights

1+ years of experience in extracting insights from large databases, translating insights into actionable solutions and presenting findings and recommendations to clients or stakeholders

1+ years of experience using advanced algorithms, programming languages, or technologies in the development of technical analytics solutions or capabilities.

Demonstrated experience in tech consulting, retail, media, or related professional services

Demonstrated experience in solving vague and unstructured problems, using data science to create clear business facing deliverables

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Proficient in technology stack. Our technology stack includes – Azure , Python, Spark, Github, Power BI, and Snowflake

Technical fluency- skilled at translating highly technical problems to non-technical audiences

Data visualization skills and ability to tell a story using data

Ability to balance between ideal and practical to drive efficient, effective business value

Strong business acumen and passion for commercial success

High level of independence; ability to make time-sensitive decisions rapidly and solve urgent problems without escalation.

Strong time and project management skills; the ability to balance multiple, simultaneous work items and prioritize as necessary.

Strong emotional intelligence and communication skills including excellent verbal, written, presentation and consultation skills are required

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Natural curiosity that welcomes and embraces change and willingness to try new things and to fail.

 

 

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United Stated and with the Kroger Family of Companies (i.e. H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).

 

 

 

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Pay Transparency and Benefits

  • The stated salary range represents the entire span applicable across all geographic markets from lowest to highest.  Actual salary offers will be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to geographic location, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data and cost of labor. In addition to salary, this position is also eligible for variable compensation.
  • Below is a list of some of the benefits we offer our associates:
    • Health: Medical: with competitive plan designs and support for self-care, wellness and mental health. Dental: with in-network and out-of-network benefit. Vision: with in-network and out-of-network benefit.
    • Wealth: 401(k) with Roth option and matching contribution. Health Savings Account with matching contribution (requires participation in qualifying medical plan). AD&D and supplemental insurance options to help ensure additional protection for you.
    • Happiness: Hybrid work environment. Paid time off with flexibility to meet your life needs, including 5 weeks of vacation time, 7 health and wellness days, 3 floating holidays, as well as 6 company-paid holidays per year. Paid leave for maternity, paternity and family care instances.

 

Pay Range
$73,000$125,350 USD
Client-provided location(s): Chicago, IL, Cincinnati, OH
Job ID: 8143045002
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-09-03T18:31:03

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Sabbatical
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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