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.
Job Title: Lead Data Scientist -Retail Demand Forecasting
What you’ll do for us:
Apply a variety of machine learning techniques (clustering, regression, ensemble learning, neural nets, time series, optimizations etc.) to their real-world advantages/drawbacks
Develop and/or optimize models for demand sensing/forecasting, optimization (Heuristic, LP, GA etc), Anomaly detection, Simulation and stochastic models, Market Intelligence etc.
Use latest advancements in AI/ML to solve business problems




Analyze problems by synthesizing complex information, evaluating alternate methods, and articulating the result with the relevant assumptions/reasons
Application of common business metrics (Forecast Accuracy, Bias, MAPE) and the ability to generate current ones as needed.
Develop or optimize modules to call web services for real time integration with externa systems
Work collaboratively with Clients, Project Management, Solution Architects, Consultants and Data Engineers to ensure successful delivery of o9 projects
What you’ll have:
Experience: 6+ Years of experience in time series forecasting in scale using heuristic-based hierarchical best-fit models using algorithms like exponential smoothing, ARIMA, prophet and custom parameter tuning.
Experience in applied analytical methods in the field of Supply chain and planning, like demand planning, supply planning, market intelligence, optimal assortments/pricing

📌 Senior/Lead Data Scientist (Bengaluru)
🏢 o9 Solutions
📍 Bengaluru