Data Scientist

Job Title: Data Scientist

Function: Supply Chain

Location: Mumbai HO

Req ID: R-1171037

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist to join our E-commerce FMCG team. This role is pivotal in leveraging data-driven insights to optimize supply chain, customer experience, and commercial performance. The Data Scientist will work closely with cross-functional teams to design predictive models, analyse consumer behaviour, and unlock opportunities that drive growth in the fast-paced FMCG e-commerce environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Analysis & Insights: Collect, clean, and analyse large datasets from multiple sources (sales, supply chain, customer behaviour) to generate actionable insights.
• Predictive Modelling: Develop and deploy machine learning models to forecast demand, optimize inventory, and improve product availability.
• Supply Chain Optimization: Use advanced analytics to identify inefficiencies, reduce stock-outs, and improve On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) performance.
• Dashboard Development: Build and maintain MIS dashboards to monitor KPIs such as fill rate, in-stock %, inventory days on hand, and customer service metrics.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with E-commerce, Supply Planning, Customer Operations, and IT teams to deliver scalable data solutions.
• Innovation & Capability Building: Stay updated with industry trends, tools, and techniques to continuously enhance analytics capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in data science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field
• 3–5 years of experience in data science, preferably in FMCG or e-commerce
• Strong proficiency in Python/R, SQL, and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
• Experience with machine learning frameworks
• Solid understanding of supply chain, retail, or FMCG business models
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills

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