Data Scientist II

Our Opportunity:

Chewy's Supply Chain Team is seeking a Data Scientist II to join the growing Supply Chain Forecasting Analytics team in Bellevue, WA. Combining a background in Supply Chain with a deep understanding of analytics and data science, you will be a part of a team responsible for strategic forecasting and research initiatives centered around our operations and planning. This includes retrieving data from different resources and implement forecasting models to produce accurate predictions and root causing the forecast misses. The Supply Chain team operates in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and new opportunities. You will be responsible for designing and implementing solutions and technologies which will handle the growing business needs and play a key role in redefining what it means to be a world-class Operations Research organization.

What You’ll Do:

• Partner with demand planning, operations, and supply planning to provide best in-class forecast to support mission critical cross functional planning and execution of functional areas including but not limited to Supply Chain, Marketing, and Merchandising
• Assess, interpret, and analyze the data in development of a thorough, accurate, and supportable demand forecast for use in labor requirements and capacity planning. Analytic skills must include the ability to see the big picture and the demonstration of strong business intuition
• Leverage statistical models and machine learning tools to scientifically quantify macro changes from marketing, merchandising, and pricing, to answer key growth challenges related to promotional planning, user segmentation, and network planning
• Develop data driven, insightful analyses to answer questions, with a focus on root-causing, address business challenges, identify opportunities and provide/execute actionable recommendation
• Enable Chewy management to make informed, data-based decisions by providing business analyses and analytical support, particularly in areas where data is difficult to access / unreliable and where a high level of analytical skill is required
• Drive continuous improvement in forecasting process and methodology. Work with Operations, IT, Sales, and Finance to leverage capabilities of ERP system and other planning tools. Direct the utilization of forecasting methods and software tools to deliver and monitor forecast accuracy. Continually seek, report, evaluate, and make recommendations to leadership to improve forecasting, planning, and budgeting processes within Chewy
• Analyze supply chain data and information to shape strategic supply chain decision using enhanced BI tools and reporting
• Develop BI solutions to report business health and execution for leadership review

What You'll Need:

• An advanced degree (M.S. or equivalent experience) in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain Management, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or related field
• 2-4 years supply chain and forecasting or demand planning experience
• Ability to understand and apply advanced mathematics
• SQL mastery
• Python experience and mastery
• Experience working with Predictive Models (Time Series Models, Linear Regression, Facebook Prophet, advanced ML models)
• Ability to translate complex data sets and research into simple business recommendations
• Ability to compile information into unified reports
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Ability to use BI tools (Tableau or similar)
• Ability to use collaborative programming tools (Git, Confluence, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Position may require travel

Bonus:

• Ability to effectively operate both independently and as part of a team
• E-com, Retail or startup experience is a plus