Career Opportunities: Sr. Specialist, Data Science (163961)

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Job Number #163961 - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
 

About Colgate-Palmolive

Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? In between those smiles, your day consists of working in a global organization, continually learning and collaborating, having stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions!

If this is how you see your career, Colgate is the place to be! 

Our diligent household brands, dedicated employees, and sustainability commitments make us a company passionate about building a future to smile about for our employees, consumers, and surrounding communities. The pride in our brand fuels a workplace that encourages creative thinking, champions experimentation, and promotes authenticity which has contributed to our enduring success. 

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile...every single day.

The Experience 

In today’s dynamic analytical / technological environment, it is an exciting time to be a part of the GLOBAL ANALYTICS team at Colgate. Our highly insight driven and innovative team is dedicated to driving growth for Colgate Palmolive in this constantly evolving landscape.

What role will you play as a member of Colgate's Analytics team? 

The GLOBAL DATA SCIENCE & ADVANCED ANALYTICS vertical in Colgate Palmolive is focused on working on cases which have big $ impact and scope for scalability. With clear focus on addressing the business questions, with recommended actions

The Data Scientist position would lead GLOBAL DATA SCIENCE & ADVANCED ANALYTICS projects within the Analytics Continuum. Conceptualizes and builds predictive modelling, simulations, and optimization solutions for clear $ objectives and measured value

The Data Scientist would work on a range of projects ranging across Revenue Growth Management, Market Effectiveness, Forecasting etc.

Data Scientist needs to handle relationships independently with Business and to drive projects such as Price Promotion, Marketing Mix and Forecasting

Who are you…?

You are a function expert - 

• Leads GLOBAL DATA SCIENCE & ADVANCED ANALYTICS within the Analytics Continuum
• Conceptualizes and builds predictive modelling, simulations, and optimization solutions to address business questions or use cases
• Applies ML and AI to analytics algorithms to build inferential and predictive models allowing for scalable solutions to be deployed across the business
• Conducts model validations and continuous improvement of the algorithms, capabilities, or solutions built
• Deploys models using Airflow, Docker on Google Cloud Platforms
• Develops end to end business solutions from data extraction, data preparation, data mining to statistical modeling and then building business presentations
• Own Pricing and Promotion, Marketing Mix, Forecasting study from scoping to delivery
• Study large amounts of data to discover trends and patterns Mine data through various technologies like BigQuery and SQL 
• Present insights in an easy to interpret way to the business teams 
• Develop visualization (e.g. Looker, PyDash, Flask, PlotLy) using large datasets
• Ready to work closely with business partners across geographies

You connect the dots -

• Merge multiple data sources and build Statistical Models / Machine Learning models in Price and Promo Elasticity Modelling, Marketing Mix Modelling to derive actionable business insights and recommendation
• Assemble large, sophisticated data sets that meet functional / non-functional business requirements
• Build data and visualization tools for Business analytics to assist them in decision making

You are a collaborator - 

• Work closely with Division Analytics team leads
• Work with data and analytics specialists across functions to drive data solutions

You are an innovator - 

• Identify, design, and implement new algorithms, process improvements: while continuously automating processes, optimizing data delivery, re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability, etc.

Qualifications 

What you’ll need

• BE/BTECH [ Computer Science, Information Technology is preferred], MBA or PGDM in Business Analytics / Data Science, Additional DS Certifications or Courses, MSC / MSTAT in Economics or Statistics

• 5+ years of experience in building data models and driving insights 
• Hands-on/experience on developing statistical models, such as linear regression, ridge regression, lasso, random forest, SVM, gradient boosting, logistic regression, K-Means Clustering, Hierarchical Clustering, Bayesian Regression etc.
• Hands on experience on coding languages Python(mandatory), R, SQL, PySpark, SparkR
• Good Understanding of Cloud Frameworks Google Cloud, Snowflake and services like Kubernetes, Cloud Build, Cloud Run.
• Knowledge of using GitHub, Airflow for coding and model executions and model deployment on cloud platforms
• Solid understanding on tools like Looker, Domo, Power BI and web apps framework using plotly, pydash, sql
• Experience front facing Business teams (Client facing role) supporting and working with multi-functional teams in a dynamic environment

What you’ll need…(Preferred)

• Handling, redefining, and developing statistical models for RGM/Pricing and/or Marketing Effectiveness
• Experience with third-party data i.e., syndicated market data, Point of Sales, etc. 
• Working knowledge of consumer-packaged goods industry 
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques (clustering, decision tree learning, artificial neural networks, etc.) and their real-world advantages/drawbacks.
• Experience visualizing/communicating data for partners using: Tableau, DOMO, pydash, plotly, d3.js, ggplot2, pydash, R Shiny etc 
• Willingness and ability to experiment with new tools and techniques 
• Ability to maintain personal composure and thoughtfully handle difficult situations. 
• Knowledge of Google products (Big Query, data studio, colab, Google Slides, Google Sheets etc) 
• Knowledge of deployment of models in Cloud Environment using Airflow, Docker
• Ability to work with cross functional teams in IT, Data Architecture to build enterprise level Data Science products.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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