Principal Data Scientist Job at Forsyth Barnes, Detroit, MI

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  • Forsyth Barnes
  • Detroit, MI

Job Description

Position: Principal Data Scientist

Contract Length: 9 Months

Pay: Dependant on experience

Location: Remote - USA

Industry: Retail

Contact: Mark.munford@forsythbarnes.com

Overview

We are partnering with a leading Retailer in the in the retail – grocery sector to hire a Principal Data Scientist within their Supply Chain Organization for a 9-month contract. This is a senior-level role for a hands-on data leader with a track record in optimization, predictive modeling, and operational research, particularly within the retail or adjacent industries like manufacturing or travel.

You will lead data science initiatives, drive end-to-end model development, and align teams and stakeholders around scalable, business-focused data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and coordinate junior data scientists across multiple projects.
  • Engage and align with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure business needs are accurately translated into data solutions.
  • Develop and deploy predictive models and optimization algorithms from concept through to production.
  • Focus on accuracy and performance enhancements of models in live environments.
  • Drive innovation within supply chain optimization and network planning.

Requirements:

  • Industry Background: Strong preference for candidates with experience in retail, manufacturing, or travel sectors.
  • Optimization Expertise: Educational and practical experience in operational research, supply chain planning, or network design.
  • Stakeholder-Facing: Strong business acumen and ability to present insights and strategies clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Tech Stack:

  • Python for modeling and data science
  • Azure for cloud-based data storage, computing, and deployment

Job Tags

Contract work, Remote job,

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