What are the responsibilities and job description for the LOGISTICS/SUPPLY CHAIN DATA SCIENTIST position at Kroger Supply Chain?
Responsible for developing solutions to the most complex business challenges within the Kroger Supply Chain. Lead the division on analytics and data science projects, with the ability to effectively communicate results, summarize findings and propose next steps. Create tools for Kroger Supply Chain to gain descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive insights using knowledge of visualization techniques, statistics, machine learning, programming, data engineering and modeling. Mentor other analysts and business partners on data science techniques. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, Integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!
What you'll receive from us:
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:
- A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
- Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
- Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
- Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
- Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
- Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
- Bachelor's Degree analytical or technical field (business administration, finance, accounting, engineering, statistics, Math, etc.)
- Any proven experience in prioritizing multiple projects and assignments while attaining on-time completion
- Any experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, PowerBI, Dash, Shiny, etc)
- Any experience with a programming language (Python, PySpark, R, or similar)
- Strong SQL querying skills
- Ability to relate to and understand others, understand the big picture, yet also aware of details
- Ability to influence and collaborate with cross functional leaders in Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Engineering Technology, Architecture Technology, Product Technology, Analytics, etc.
- Excellent listening and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate your results to deeply technical, non-technical, and leadership audiences.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft SQL Server
Desired
- Master's Degree quantitative field (mathematics, statistics, computer science, or similar)
- Any Supply Chain Operations, Planning, or Analysis role
- Any experience in data science as a service platform
- Any experience with data management using Microsoft Azure and Databricks
- Expertise in one or more areas among: Machine Learning Time-series models, Deep Learning / Reinforcement Learning, Causal Inference, Statistics
- Develop innovative and reliable insights through use of descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive analytical techniques
- Oversee projects through inception, data collection/wrangling, deployment, and continuous improvement
- Build and maintain data science models to support the business
- Perform required key analyses across various functions of the Supply Chain, including but not limited to Warehousing, Transportation, Engineering, Procurement, and Manufacturing
- Identify capabilities and processes that drive continuous improvement, prepare improvement projections and post-implementation variance analysis
- Act as subject matter expert for Kroger Supply Chain related data
- Mentor and train more junior data analysts on data science techniques
- Provide excellent customer service to all Kroger Supply Chain business partners
- Exercise sound analytical judgment, draw insights and document findings
- Travel independently to Kroger locations up to 25%
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
