Nestlé SA
Data Scientist (Demand Planning Statistician)
Nestlé SA, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
Data Scientist (Demand Planning Statistician)
We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare? This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Position Summary The Demand Planning Statistician applies complex predictive analytics using large data to support continuous improvement, decision-making, and operational effectiveness across the Supply Chain. Responsible for predicting Nestle Purina Pet Care’s product demand in North America, the Demand Planning Statistician uses data science techniques to develop and enhance forecast models for the manufacturing plants as well as customer accounts. The Demand Planning Statistician is focused on improving forecast accuracy, reducing forecast bias, increasing customer fulfillment, and predicting changes in customer demand. Forecasting: Utilize a variety of statistical techniques including regression, ARIMAX, ESM, and other time series methods to develop and improve predictive models. Revise and enhance forecast models by incorporating additional data. Investigate and implement innovative solutions to predict demand at multiple product and customer hierarchies. Project Consulting: Provide internal data science consulting services. Help business partners identify opportunities and problems that can be addressed through data science solutions. Support small-scale projects from initial ideation through planning, execution, and delivery. Programming: Automate data acquisition, modeling, and visualization in order to streamline and simplify processes. Clean and transform data to prepare datasets for further analysis. Adhere to programming best practices while working with multiple programming languages. Advanced Analytics: Apply predictive analytics, optimization, and visualization techniques in order to understand, describe, and predict data. Combine various data inputs (shipment, order, POS, and promotional data) from different external sources (Sales, Marketing, Operations Planning, Customer Facing, and more) as potential predictors of customer demand. Report building: Design and implement advanced reporting to support business needs. Review metrics: Implement actions to improve forecast accuracy, bias, and variability to meet demand planning performance targets. Collaboration: Engage across the demand planning functions to stay in-tune with business performance. Leverage collaborations to challenge models and ways of working for continuous improvement. Seek to acquire new knowledge in advanced and emerging techniques to implement new approaches. Communication: Present or provide data and information that educates and informs cross functional stakeholders. Requirements Master’s Degree in statistics, analytics, mathematics, or a related field 1+ years’ experience solving business problems with advanced quantitative analysis and data science methodology The approximate pay range for this position is $80,000 to $115,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. REQUISITION ID 326142 It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home. The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law.
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We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare? This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Position Summary The Demand Planning Statistician applies complex predictive analytics using large data to support continuous improvement, decision-making, and operational effectiveness across the Supply Chain. Responsible for predicting Nestle Purina Pet Care’s product demand in North America, the Demand Planning Statistician uses data science techniques to develop and enhance forecast models for the manufacturing plants as well as customer accounts. The Demand Planning Statistician is focused on improving forecast accuracy, reducing forecast bias, increasing customer fulfillment, and predicting changes in customer demand. Forecasting: Utilize a variety of statistical techniques including regression, ARIMAX, ESM, and other time series methods to develop and improve predictive models. Revise and enhance forecast models by incorporating additional data. Investigate and implement innovative solutions to predict demand at multiple product and customer hierarchies. Project Consulting: Provide internal data science consulting services. Help business partners identify opportunities and problems that can be addressed through data science solutions. Support small-scale projects from initial ideation through planning, execution, and delivery. Programming: Automate data acquisition, modeling, and visualization in order to streamline and simplify processes. Clean and transform data to prepare datasets for further analysis. Adhere to programming best practices while working with multiple programming languages. Advanced Analytics: Apply predictive analytics, optimization, and visualization techniques in order to understand, describe, and predict data. Combine various data inputs (shipment, order, POS, and promotional data) from different external sources (Sales, Marketing, Operations Planning, Customer Facing, and more) as potential predictors of customer demand. Report building: Design and implement advanced reporting to support business needs. Review metrics: Implement actions to improve forecast accuracy, bias, and variability to meet demand planning performance targets. Collaboration: Engage across the demand planning functions to stay in-tune with business performance. Leverage collaborations to challenge models and ways of working for continuous improvement. Seek to acquire new knowledge in advanced and emerging techniques to implement new approaches. Communication: Present or provide data and information that educates and informs cross functional stakeholders. Requirements Master’s Degree in statistics, analytics, mathematics, or a related field 1+ years’ experience solving business problems with advanced quantitative analysis and data science methodology The approximate pay range for this position is $80,000 to $115,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. REQUISITION ID 326142 It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home. The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law.
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