Data Scientist

SUMMARY: The Data Scientist is a high-impact strategic role responsible for identifying developing and deploying data-driven solutions that transform how Hercules Industries operates. This position goes beyond traditional analytics focusing on driving measurable business value through advanced modeling insight generation and business integration. $98000 - $113000per year DOE

The Data Scientist partners with leadership across supply chain operations and commercial functions to uncover opportunities challenge legacy processes and enable a step-change in decision-making and performance. This role contributes to both incremental optimization and breakthrough innovation that supports long-term enterprise value creation.

PURPOSE: Drive enterprise performance by translating complex business challenges into data-driven solutions that improve decision-making optimize operations and enable scalable sustainable competitive advantage.

This role contributes to outcomes across forecasting inventory operations performance by embedding analytics into core business processes and building a foundation for a modern data-driven organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

VALUE IDENTIFICATION & PROBLEM FRAMING

Partner with executive and functional leaders to identify high-impact opportunities for data-driven transformation

Translate ambiguous business challenges into structured analytical problem statements

Quantify potential business value (inventory service margin cash flow)

Prioritize initiatives based on strategic importance and return

Performance Expectations:

Consistently identifies high-value opportunities aligned with business priorities

Demonstrates strong problem-structuring and critical thinking skills

Connects analytical work directly to financial and operational outcomes

ADVANCED ANALYTICS & MODEL DEVELOPMENT

Design build and deploy predictive and prescriptive models including:

Demand forecasting

Inventory optimization (safety stock EOQ/MOQ multi-echelon)

Supplier performance and lead time variability

Operational efficiency and throughput optimization

Pricing segmentation and optimization

Estimating tools and economic optimization models

Apply statistical machine learning and optimization techniques

Ensure models are scalable interpretable and aligned with business realities

Performance Expectations:

Develops models that are both technically sound and practically applicable

Balances sophistication with usability and business adoption

Continuously improves model performance and relevance

DATA EXPLORATION & INSIGHT GENERATION

Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends anomalies and root causes

Partner with Data Engineering to ensure clean reliable datasets

Identify and address data gaps and integrity issues

Build datasets and structures for ongoing decision-making

Performance Expectations:

Produces actionable insights not just analysis

Improves data quality and usability over time

Builds reusable data assets that scale across the organization

BUSINESS INTEGRATION & DECISION ENABLEMENT

Translate analytical outputs into clear actionable insights

Embed models into business processes (SIOP purchasing planning inventory)

Drive adoption through usability and alignment with workflows

Support leadership decision-making with data-driven recommendations

Performance Expectations:

Drives adoption of analytics into daily operations

Communicates insights clearly to non-technical stakeholders

Ensures solutions are practical and sustainable

TRANSFORMATION & INNOVATION

Challenge legacy processes and identify step-change improvements

Lead or support initiatives related to forecasting inventory service and digital enablement

Contribute to building a data-driven culture

Performance Expectations:

Actively contributes to transformation initiatives

Identifies opportunities for innovation and disruption

Builds momentum for continuous improvement and change

COMMUNICATION & INFLUENCE

Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership

Communicate complex concepts in clear business terms

Influence cross-functional stakeholders to adopt new approaches

Performance Expectations:

Effectively communicates with both technical and business audiences

Builds credibility as a trusted advisor

Drives alignment and action across teams

KEY PERFORMANCE FOCUS AREAS

Performance in this role is measured through contribution to the following areas:

Forecast accuracy and demand planning effectiveness

Inventory performance (turns working capital service levels)

Operational efficiency and throughput improvements

Margin expansion and cost optimization opportunities

Data quality integrity and accessibility

Adoption of analytics within core business processes

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Measurable business impact across supply chain operations and commercial performance

Data-driven decision-making becomes embedded in daily operations

Strong adoption of models and insights across the organization

Continuous pipeline of high-value analytical initiatives

Recognized as a key contributor to enterprise transformation

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each of the below essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability preferred. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelors degree in data science Statistics Mathematics Engineering Economics or related field (Masters preferred)

37 years of experience in data science advanced analytics or related field

Experience applying statistical modeling machine learning and optimization techniques

Experience working with large datasets and data visualization tools

Strong business acumen with ability to translate data into actionable insights

Experience in supply chain operations or manufacturing environments preferred

Proficiency in tools such as Python R SQL and data visualization platforms

Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Why Hercules

Opportunity to make a material impact; your work will matter

Work in a company that is actively transforming and investing in data and analytics

Employee-owned (ESOP) aligning effort with long-term value creation

Right-sized organization: large enough for complexity small enough for visibility and impact

A culture that values curiosity problem-solving and continuous improvement

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to effectively communicate with customers and staff to make an accurate assessment of customer needs.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations required to accurately complete assigned tasks.

COMPUTER SKILLS: Intermediate/Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office and ability to learn any additional software needed to perform job duties.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in oral or written form. Ability to use sound judgment and problem-solving skills.

ATTENDANCE DEMANDS: The attendance demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Attendance is required Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. or within normal business hours as established by the supervisor. Employee may be required to work overtime and occasional Saturdays and Sundays.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; walk and stand; use hands handle or feel; and required to speak read and hear English. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be loud on occasion.

This position may on occasion be exposed to extreme weather conditions that may affect a warehouse environment.

This is a fast-paced environment.

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Hercules Industries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age status as a protected veteran status as a qualified individual with disability or other legally protected status.

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