Data Scientist - Supply chain & GCP

Required Skills: Successful candidates will have demonstrated the following skills and characteristics: Must Have: Proven expertise in supply chain analytics across domains such as demand forecasting, inventory optimization, logistics, segmentation, and network design Well versed and hands-on experience of working on optimization methods like linear programming, mixed integer programming, scheduling optimization. Having understanding of working on third party optimization solvers like Gurobi will be an added advantage Proficiency in forecasting techniques (e.g., Holt-Winters, ARIMA, ARIMAX, SARIMA, SARIMAX, FBProphet, NBeats) and machine learning techniques (supervised and unsupervised) Strong command of statistical modeling, testing, and inference Proficient in using GCP tools: BigQuery, Vertex AI, Dataflow, Looker Building data pipelines and models for forecasting, optimization, and scenario planning Strong SQL and Python programming skills; experience deploying models in GCP environment Knowledge of orchestration tools like Cloud Composer (Airflow) Nice to have: Familiarity with MLOps, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and orchestration tools (e.g., Cloud composer) Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills at the executive level Roles and Responsibilities: Assist analytics projects within the supply chain domain, driving design, development, and delivery of data science solutions Develop and execute on project & analysis plans under the guidance of Project Manager Interact with and advise consultants/clients in US as a subject matter expert to formalize data sources to be used, datasets to be acquired, data & use case clarifications that are needed to get a strong hold on data and the business problem to be solved Drive and Conduct analysis using advanced analytics tools and coach the junior team members Implement necessary quality control measures in place to ensure the deliverable integrity like data quality, model robustness, and explainability for deployments. Validate analysis outcomes, recommendations with all stakeholders including the client team Build storylines and make presentations to the client team and/or PwC project leadership team Contribute to the knowledge and firm building activities Role & responsibilities Preferred candidate profile