Data Scientist Supply Chain Analytics

Data Scientist - Supply Chain Analytics

As a Data Scientiston the Supply Chain Analytical Solutions team youll contribute to solving complex supply chain challenges that directly impact how products move from warehouses to willpartner with business technology data engineering and analytics teams to translate supply chain opportunities into data-driven insights models and decision-support solutionsthatdeliver measurable business value. A strong candidate will have hands-on experience applying data science and operations research methods to real-world business problems with the ability to work through ambiguity communicate findings clearly and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical partners.

This role is hybrid which means you will be required to work some days on-site at the Best Buy location listed on this posting and some days virtually from home or another non-Best Buy location. The specific work arrangements vary by role and team. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more details during the hiring process.

What youll do

• Apply statistical modeling machine learning optimization simulation forecasting and otherdata science andoperations research techniques to solve supply chain problems.
• Source clean transform interpret and analyze large structured and unstructured data sets to generate insightsandinform operational decisions that lead to better outcomes.
• Actively work to identify improvements to internal processes to improveanalyticaloutcomesand drive enterprise KPIs.
• Collaborate with a team of decision and data scientists and interact with cross-functional partners to ensure accurate timely and impactful delivery of projects.
• Develop a deep understanding of Best Buys supply chain operations and serve as a trusted partner in identifying opportunities where analytics can meaningfully improve operational outcomes.
• Craft compelling presentations to communicate analytical findings model results business implications and recommendations to technical teams business stakeholders and leadership.
• Explore and apply emerging analytics methods and technologies to advancesupply chain capabilities.

Basic qualifications

• Bachelors degree in mathematics statistics economics computer science operations research industrial engineering or a related quantitative field
• Working knowledge of various analyticaland statistical methods (i.e. data analysis statistics operations research and/or machine learning) with application to business problems.
• 2 years ofrelevant experience indata science or quantitativefield including 1 years of applied or industry experience; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2yearshands-on experience using data analytics(e.g. SQL Python R)andmachinelearningand/or optimization tools (i.e. Python RGurobi Vertex AI).
• 1 yearshands-on experience working on large structured and unstructured data environments

Preferred qualifications

• Masters or PhD in a quantitative discipline (Operations Research Industrial Engineering Statistics Applied Mathematics Computer Science or similar).
• 1 years of experience in the retail industry withfocusonorder lifecycle final mile fulfillmentlogisticsand warehouse operations.
• Familiarity with and hands-on application of more than one analytical or modeling paradigm such as optimizationmachine learningartificial intelligencestatistical modeling simulation or other operations research techniques applied to realworld business problems.
• Experience workingwith globally distributed teams.

Whats in it for you

Were committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. We offer generous benefits that address your total well-being and provide support as you need it especially key moments in your life.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive pay
• Generous employee discount
• Physical and mental well-being support

Best Buy provides different types of leaves of absence (LOA) and potential pay sources to employees based on eligibility. The length of your LOA depends on your situation where you live your full-time or part-time employment status and federal and state regulations. Intermittent or reduced-schedule leave is also available for certain medical or family care leaves. Paid time off (vacation or PTO) is offered to full-time and part-time employees based on work location employment status salary or hourly status (exempt/non-exempt) and years of continued or bridged service.

Certain roles where market norms demand it are eligible for various forms of incentive pay to drive performance and offer recognition for achieving financial and strategic results. For more information about our incentive pay plans including eligibility please refer to our Incentive Programs Summary.

For more information about benefits LOA and paid time off please refer to our Benefits Guide.

About us

As part of the Best Buy team youll help us fulfill our purpose to enrich lives through technology. We bring that to life every day by humanizing and personalizing tech solutions for every stage of life in our stores online and in customers homes.

Our culture is built on deeply supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it all possible. Were committed to being a great place to work where you can unlock unique career possibilities. Above all we aim to provide a place where you can bring your full authentic self to work now and into the future. Tomorrow works here.

Best Buy is an equal opportunity employer.