Data Scientist

Company: Darwin Recruitment
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Data Scientist (Contract) - Supply Chain FocusLocation: San Francisco, CA (Onsite)Contract Type: 6 months (with potential for extension)Industry: Supply Chain / Logistics / OperationsAbout the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Scientist for an onsite contract role in San Francisco. This position is ideal for candidates who have a passion for solving complex business problems through data, particularly within supply chain, logistics, or operational domains. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze, model, and interpret data to drive critical business decisions.Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with supply chain, operations, and analytics teams to identify opportunities for leveraging data to drive business solutions.
• Build, deploy, and maintain predictive models and analytical tools.
• Analyze large, complex datasets to extract actionable insights and support business strategies.
• Develop and implement data pipelines, ETL processes, and data validation frameworks.
• Visualize findings and present results to stakeholders, making complex insights understandable and impactful.
• Assist in the development and refinement of KPIs and operational metrics.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data science and supply chain analytics.Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in a data scientist or data analyst role, ideally with exposure to supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, or operations.
  • Strong programming skills in Python or R; experience with SQL is required.
  • Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) and statistical modeling.
  • Hands-on experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or similar).
  • Experience working with large datasets and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is a plus.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Nice to Have:
    • Previous experience working in a supply chain or logistics-focused environment.
    • Experience with optimization techniques, demand forecasting, or inventory modeling.Contract Details:
      • Duration: 6-12 months
      • Location: San Francisco (100% in-office)
      • Competitive hourly rate, depending on experienceDarwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.Ryan Corbett
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