Senior/Lead Data Scientist

Title: Senior Data Scientist(GenAI)

Designation: Associate Manager

Location: Bengaluru/Chennai/Kolkata/Pune/Gurugram

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Data Scientist who will leverage advanced analytics, statistical modeling, and machine learning to drive data-driven decision-making across pricing, demand forecasting, and inventory optimization initiatives. The ideal candidate is proficient in Python, SQL, and modern machine learning techniques, with hands-on experience in forecasting, price elasticity modeling, and causal inference.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and optimize predictive models for forecasting demand, pricing, or inventory levels.
• Design and execute pricing and elasticity models to support revenue management and strategic pricing decisions.
• Apply causal modeling and time-series forecasting techniques to evaluate business drivers and predict future outcomes.
• Analyze large-scale datasets to uncover trends, insights, and opportunities for optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (business, engineering, finance, and product) to translate data insights into actionable business strategies.
• Build, test, and deploy machine learning models using Python and related libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, XGBoost, statsmodels).
• Write efficient SQL queries to extract, transform, and analyze large datasets from relational databases.
• Conduct statistical analysis (hypothesis testing, regression, clustering, A/B testing) to support experimentation and model validation.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders through clear visualizations and reports (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or Python visualization tools).
• Continuously improve analytical methodologies and stay up to date with new techniques in machine learning and statistical modeling.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 57 years of professional experience in data science, analytics, or machine learning roles.
• Strong proficiency in Python (pandas, numpy, scikit-learn, statsmodels, etc.) for data manipulation and modeling.
• Advanced SQL skills for data extraction, transformation, and performance tuning.
• Deep understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and time-series forecasting techniques.
• Experience with forecasting models (ARIMA, Prophet, LSTM, etc.) and price elasticity or optimization modeling.
• Hands-on experience with causal inference techniques (e.g., difference-in-differences, regression discontinuity, instrumental variables).
• Familiarity with optimization frameworks (e.g., linear/non-linear optimization, stochastic optimization).
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Python libraries (matplotlib, seaborn, plotly).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical thinking, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in retail, e-commerce, or CPG domains.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and big data technologies (Spark, Databricks, Snowflake).
• Knowledge of experiment design and A/B testing frameworks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional, and data-driven environment.

Example Projects You Might Work On:

• Building machine learning models to forecast sales demand across multiple product lines.
• Developing price elasticity models to guide discount strategies and optimize revenue.
• Designing inventory optimization models to reduce stockouts and improve supply chain efficiency.
• Performing causal impact analysis to assess the effect of marketing or pricing interventions.