Transforming the Future of Enterprise Planning At o9 our mission is to be the Most Value-Creating Platform for enterprises by transforming decision-making through our AI-first approach By integrating siloed planning capabilities and capturing millions even billions in value leakage we help businesses plan smarter and faster This not only enhances operational efficiency but also reduces waste leading to better outcomes for both businesses and the planet Global leaders like Google PepsiCo Walmart T-Mobile AB InBev and Starbucks trust o9 to optimize their supply chains Be part of something revolutionary At o9 Solutions our mission is clear be the Most Valuable Platform MVP for enterprises With our AI-driven platform the o9 Digital Brain we integrate global enterprises siloed planning capabilities helping them capture millions and in some cases billions of dollars in value leakage But our impact doesn t stop there Businesses that plan better and faster also reduce waste which drives better outcomes for the planet too We re on the lookout for the brightest most committed individuals to join us on our mission Along the journey we ll provide you with a nurturing environment where you can be part of something truly extraordinary and make a real difference for companies and the planet About the role We are expanding our highly skilled team and actively seeking a proficient talented and ambitious Data Scientist to strengthen our demand planning team within o9 Your role will be pivotal in comprehending forecasting challenges faced by customers particularly in Retail and CPG sectors designing tailored solutions creating and implementing models validating results and effectively communicating complex ideas to both clients and internal teams What you ll do for us Use latest advancements in AI ML to solve business problems Apply a variety of forecasting techniques statistical time series models and machine learning models to solve challenging time series forecasting problems Fine-tune models for demand sensing forecasting anomaly detection history correction and outlier detection pricing modeling explainability of results Explainable AI etc Analyze problems by synthesizing complex information evaluating alternate methods and articulating the result with the relevant assumptions reasons Apply common business metrics Forecast Accuracy Bias MAPE and generate new ones as needed Conclude and present results highlighting key insights and findings to customers and internal teams Work collaboratively with Clients Project Management Solution Architects Consultants Data Engineers and Product Management to ensure successful delivery of o9 projects What you ll have 3 years of commercial data science experience in Demand Planning Predictive Analysis Demand Forecasting Retail forecasting or similar with time series use-cases Deep Knowledge of statistical and machine learning algorithms identifying and collecting relevant input data feature engineering tuning and testing Strong and independent mind to analyze and distill key insights from customer datasets to come up with the right methodology level of forecasting slicing datasets for localized and global models parameter fine-tuning feature engineering Strong experience in quickly analyzing input data to assess quality and usability of input data to be fed to machine learning models Exposure to high paced experimentation including feature engineering parameter tuning and optimization of machine learning models Education Master s in Computer Science Mathematics Statistics Economics Econometrics Engineering or related field Tools Python Pyspark Machine Learning libraries SQL building models in platforms like Power BI or Tableau Characteristics Strong presentation and communications skills We really value team spirit Transparency and frequent communication is key At o9 This is not limited by hierarchy distance or function Characteristics You thrive in a rapid paced challenging environment where this is much white space and problem solving is at the heart of what drives your analysis Preferred Experience Exposure to distributed data computing tools Map Reduce Hadoop Hive Spark Gurobi or related Big Data technologies Experience in implementing planning applications will be a plus Employee Testimonial What I like most about o9 is that I get to work with some of the smartest people in the industry Every day is a new opportunity to learn and grow At the same time everyone is friendly helpful and fun to be around How the process worksApply by clicking the apply button You ll be contacted by our recruiter who ll fill you in on all things o9 give you some background about the role and get to know you They ll contact you either via video call or phone call - whatever you prefer During the interview phase you will meet with the Hiring Manager and up to 2 other o9 leaders for 60 minutes each The recruiter will contact you after the interviews to let you know if we d like to progress your application Your application has progressed Meet with a new panel for a final round of interviews for 30 minutes each Our recruiter will let you know if you re the successful candidate Good luck More about us With the latest increase in our valuation from 1 1B to 3 7B o9 Solutions is one of the fastest-growing technology companies in the world today Our mission is to digitally transform planning and decision-making for the enterprise and the planet Our culture is high-energy and drives us to aim 10x in everything we do Our platform the o9 Digital Brain is the premier AI-powered cloud-native platform driving the digital transformations of major global enterprises including Google Walmart ABInBev Starbucks and many others Our headquarters are located in Dallas with offices in Amsterdam Paris London Barcelona Madrid Milan Munich Bangalore Tokyo Seoul Sao Paulo and Toronto o9 is an equal opportunity employer and seeks applicants of diverse backgrounds and hires without regard to race colour gender religion national origin citizenship age sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law More about us At o9 transparency and open communication are at the core of our culture Collaboration thrives across all levels hierarchy distance or function never limit innovation or teamwork Beyond work we encourage volunteering opportunities social impact initiatives and diverse cultural celebrations With a 3 7 billion valuation and a global presence across Dallas Amsterdam Barcelona Madrid London Paris Tokyo Seoul and Munich o9 is among the fastest-growing technology companies in the world Through our aim10x vision we are committed to AI-powered management driving 10x improvements in enterprise decision-making Our Enterprise Knowledge Graph enables businesses to anticipate risks adapt to market shifts and gain real-time visibility By automating millions of decisions and reducing manual interventions by up to 90 we empower enterprises to drive profitable growth reduce inefficiencies and create lasting value o9 is an equal-chance employer that values diversity and inclusion We welcome applicants from all backgrounds ensuring a fair and unbiased hiring process Join us as we continue our growth journey