Job Title: Lead / Senior 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 new 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:



3+ 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/inventory etc.
- Should be from a statistical background.
- Education: Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Engineering or related field
- Languages: Python and/or R for Data Science
- Skills: Deep Knowledge of statistical and machine learning algorithms, building scalable ML frameworks, identifying and collecting relevant input data, feature engineering, tuning, and testing.
- Characteristics: Independent thinkers Robust presentation and communications skills
- We really value team spirit: Transparency and frequ

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