Data Scientist

Description We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Scientist to join the Supply Chain IT Group of a leading multinational retailer. This is a long-term contract opportunity (12+ months) designed for professionals who are passionate about leveraging AI to solve complex business problems in the supply chain and IT space. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with AI and Co-Pilot tools, demonstrate strong capabilities in deploying agentic AI solutions, and be comfortable communicating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This is a hybrid role, requiring one day per week onsite at our client’s San Francisco downtown office, with the flexibility to work remotely the rest of the week. Responsibilities • Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the IT and supply chain domains to understand business challenges and identify opportunities for AI-driven solutions. • Design, develop, and deploy AI and machine learning models tailored to optimize supply chain processes and decision-making. • Utilize AI tools and frameworks to build agentic AI systems that can automate and augment complex tasks. • Implement and manage Co-Pilot-style solutions to assist internal users with intelligent automation and data-driven decision support. • Translate complex data insights into clear, actionable recommendations through compelling visualizations, presentations, and written reports. • Work closely with IT stakeholders to ensure smooth integration of data science solutions into existing infrastructure and workflows. • Stay updated on the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and supply chain technologies to continuously enhance solution capabilities. Requirements • Proven experience as a Data Scientist with a strong portfolio of AI/ML projects. • Strong hands-on expertise with AI tools, libraries, and frameworks. • Demonstrated experience deploying agentic AI solutions (e.g., AI agents that perform autonomous decision-making or task execution). • Strong understanding and practical experience with Co-Pilot tools. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to present technical findings to diverse audiences. • Comfortable working in IT-driven environments, collaborating with engineers, analysts, and business users. • Preferred Skills: • Experience in Supply Chain operations or technology is strongly preferred. • Familiarity with cloud platforms and MLOps practices. • Background in retail or logistics data analytics. • Experience with large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), or enterprise knowledge management tools. • Understanding of data governance, security, and compliance in enterprise settings